Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Digital Integration Developer

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Job summary

THE TRUSTS

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) provides services to the residents of Southend, Basildon, and Chelmsford. It was formed in April 2020 by the merger of Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, and Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop,innovateand build careers.

Main duties of the job

EPUT and MSEFT are embarking on the implementation of a UK first of type Unified Electronic Patient Record (UEPR) system that spans Acute, Mental Health and Community services. The new system will be delivered through the Nova Programme, alongside our commercial partners for this significant transformative journey.

At the heart of our ambitious programme is a commitment to people - our patients, ourstaffand our community. We believe that the key to successful innovation lies in fostering a supportive, inclusive culture that values every individual's contribution.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

390-NOVA-SO-0032

Job locations

EPUT based

Southend

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • This technical role requires the incumbent toassistwith design, develop,testand implement solutions using specialised knowledge associated with integration of clinical messages within an Integration Engine environment in line with the digital strategy and a Digital Integration Analyst

  • Support the analysis and documentation of user and business requirements, in both a technical and non-technical format for clinical and digital services consumers.

  • Understand and apply relevant technical architecture strategies, policies,standardsand practices.

  • The position has day to day autonomy for resolving support issues and leading digital integration, independent of managerial supervision

  1. Communication

  • The post holder will receive and be supported in interpretinghighly complexinformationregardingclinical systems providing recommendations and expert advice to the Infrastructure Team members and Digital Management teams asappropriate.

  • Assistingin specific technical inputregardingdevelopment and integration requirements tothird partysuppliers.

  1. Analytical and Planning

  • Will make some decisions around prioritiesregardingclinical and non-clinical systems developments with the senior members of the team.

  • Flexibility in handling changing or conflicting priorities and resilience in overcoming obstacles or crises.

  • Use and adhere to the TrustsagreeProject management methodologies using available resources when delivering a complex development / integration project.

  • Ability to work as part of a team, using own initiative, work unsupervised andprioritiseownworkload on occasion.

  • Ability to plan Tasks and activities which may require adjustment due to variable workload.

  • Planninga number ofdifferent priorities on a daily or otherwise basis.Prioritising asrequireddue to organisational demands.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • This technical role requires the incumbent toassistwith design, develop,testand implement solutions using specialised knowledge associated with integration of clinical messages within an Integration Engine environment in line with the digital strategy and a Digital Integration Analyst

  • Support the analysis and documentation of user and business requirements, in both a technical and non-technical format for clinical and digital services consumers.

  • Understand and apply relevant technical architecture strategies, policies,standardsand practices.

  • The position has day to day autonomy for resolving support issues and leading digital integration, independent of managerial supervision

  1. Communication

  • The post holder will receive and be supported in interpretinghighly complexinformationregardingclinical systems providing recommendations and expert advice to the Infrastructure Team members and Digital Management teams asappropriate.

  • Assistingin specific technical inputregardingdevelopment and integration requirements tothird partysuppliers.

  1. Analytical and Planning

  • Will make some decisions around prioritiesregardingclinical and non-clinical systems developments with the senior members of the team.

  • Flexibility in handling changing or conflicting priorities and resilience in overcoming obstacles or crises.

  • Use and adhere to the TrustsagreeProject management methodologies using available resources when delivering a complex development / integration project.

  • Ability to work as part of a team, using own initiative, work unsupervised andprioritiseownworkload on occasion.

  • Ability to plan Tasks and activities which may require adjustment due to variable workload.

  • Planninga number ofdifferent priorities on a daily or otherwise basis.Prioritising asrequireddue to organisational demands.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience such as applied science of IT or possesses specialised expert knowledge gained through real world experience in development and/or integration
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
  • Substantial experience in a digital service problem solving role

Desirable

  • NHS Operational Background
  • Recognised Experience with Integration Engines, solutions and methodologies.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable knowledge in problem solving or software development background
  • Demonstrable experience of working within a project / delivery environment

Desirable

  • Understanding of integration technologies and topologies
  • Demonstrable success in working within a team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience such as applied science of IT or possesses specialised expert knowledge gained through real world experience in development and/or integration
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
  • Substantial experience in a digital service problem solving role

Desirable

  • NHS Operational Background
  • Recognised Experience with Integration Engines, solutions and methodologies.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable knowledge in problem solving or software development background
  • Demonstrable experience of working within a project / delivery environment

Desirable

  • Understanding of integration technologies and topologies
  • Demonstrable success in working within a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

EPUT based

Southend

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

EPUT based

Southend

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

NOVA Recruitment Advisor

Chris Germain

chris.germain@nhs.net

01702435555

Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

390-NOVA-SO-0032

Job locations

EPUT based

Southend

SS0 0RY


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