Description

• Job title: Integration Architect.

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• Employer: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW).

• Location: University Hospital Coventry, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV2 2DX, England.

• Salary: Advertised at around £57,528–£64,750 per annum (Band 8a).

• Employment type: Permanent.

• Work arrangement: In person, full-time (37.5 hours per week).

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Overview of the advertised job

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Integration Architect to support the development, integration and improvement of its Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, Oracle Cerner Millennium.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in designing, developing and maintaining digital healthcare solutions that improve clinical workflows, information sharing and patient safety. The role involves working closely with clinical systems, ICT, operational teams and external suppliers to ensure that healthcare applications operate efficiently and securely.

This is a senior technical position requiring strong expertise in systems integration, database development, programming and project management. The successful applicant will also supervise junior technical staff and contribute to digital transformation initiatives across the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic design, development and management of the Trust’s Electronic Patient Record system.

• Analyse systems, identify technical faults and develop appropriate integration solutions.

• Translate business and clinical requirements into technical specifications and functional digital solutions.

• Design, develop, test and maintain databases, software applications and clinical systems.

• Collaborate with ICT, clinical systems and operational teams to ensure consistent system architecture.

• Allocate and supervise work undertaken by Junior Integration Architects and Analyst Developers.

• Ensure digital solutions are properly documented, tested, secure and maintainable.

• Support the procurement, implementation and maintenance of clinical computer systems.

• Evaluate third-party products and manage relationships with external technology suppliers.

• Manage technical projects using PRINCE2 principles, ensuring delivery within agreed budgets and timelines.

• Develop training materials and provide technical guidance to colleagues.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and achieve cost savings.

• Provide technical leadership and out-of-hours support when required.

Requirements

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Degree-level qualification in an IT-related discipline or equivalent.

• Specialist training in computer programming, systems integration or systems architecture.

• Substantial commercial experience in systems analysis, database design and development.

• Strong experience with Oracle SQL, SQL Server 2019 or later, T-SQL and PL/SQL.

• Experience in clinical systems development and integration.

• Knowledge of project planning, business process mapping and data-flow modelling.

• Experience managing or supervising technical teams.

• Advanced programming, troubleshooting and debugging skills.

• Knowledge of web development, middleware, database security and system interfaces.

• Understanding of Agile, Scrum and continuous integration practices.

Desirable:

• PRINCE2 and leadership or management qualifications.

• Experience with Oracle Cerner Millennium.

• Knowledge of NHS clinical systems, PowerChart, PowerForms and related applications.

• Experience with ETL, REST APIs, XML, JSON and web application development.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 8a salary of £57,528–£64,750 annually.

• Permanent employment within a major NHS teaching foundation trust.

• Access to learning, training and professional development opportunities.

• Opportunity to contribute to healthcare technology and digital transformation.

• Exposure to advanced electronic patient record systems and clinical integration technologies.

• Opportunities to develop technical leadership and management experience.

• Collaborative working environment involving clinical, operational and technology professionals.

• Opportunity to contribute to improved patient safety and healthcare delivery.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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