Job summary
NUH Digital Services are looking for an experienced Interface Analyst/Developer to join our Interfacing team in a senior capacity.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you will need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
Working with colleagues in the Interfacing and other Digital Services teams, the post holder will be expected to provide support to the team manager, providing mentoring and advice to more junior team members. and taking a leading role in the analysis, design, and development of real-time message interfaces. As an expert in the field of interfacing and the use of Rhapsody, the post-holder will also be expected to help with the development and maintenance of standards, procedures, and best practice guides, also where this may concern the potential adoption of new technologies in the team.
About us
You will be part of a small team, but work closely with many other colleagues within and outside Digital Services on a daily basis. We are very friendly and supportive of each-other, and try to provide everyone in our teams with the opportunity to learn and develop. Please note that taking part in the on-call rota for the team is a requirement for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your work will be varied and interesting, encompassing everything from ad-hoc trouble-shooting, to ongoing monitoring, providing architectural and strategic advice, etc.
A full description of the job and the main responsibilities can be found in the Job Description document that accompanies this advert.
In your application, please make sure you address the key points outlined in the Person Specification so we can assess your suitability for this role, specifically with regards to your knowledge of and practical experience in analysis and design, the development of interfaces, and the Rhapsody integration engine..
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your work will be varied and interesting, encompassing everything from ad-hoc trouble-shooting, to ongoing monitoring, providing architectural and strategic advice, etc.
A full description of the job and the main responsibilities can be found in the Job Description document that accompanies this advert.
In your application, please make sure you address the key points outlined in the Person Specification so we can assess your suitability for this role, specifically with regards to your knowledge of and practical experience in analysis and design, the development of interfaces, and the Rhapsody integration engine..
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant IT degree at MSc level or above, or have equivalent, relevant NHS experience (equivalent experience = a minimum of 3 years' working in a relevant technical role of sufficient seniority)
Desirable
- Qualification in ITIL Service Management (Foundation Level)
Experience
Essential
- Familiar with Trust Hospital and Information systems with extensive knowledge of the Patient Administration System and Interfaces.
- At least 5 years' experience of (interface) software development within a structured environment.
- Considerable practical experience working with PostgreSQL and/or Oracle relational databases, and SQL.
- Has highly advanced/specialist knowledge of healthcare IT communication standards including HL7 v2.
- Highly experienced in using a Trust Integration Engine to design, build and test interfaces.
Desirable
- Experience of working with XLM
- Experience developing interfaces that transform messages via Mapper Definition Files and JavaScript filters using the Lyniate Rhapsody integration engine.
- Experience of working with HL7 FHIR messages in JSON format.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication (-1 for spelling mistakes, -1 for grammatical mistakes, -2 for unanswered questions, -2 for unclear/confused answers)
- Demonstrable experience in writing project-related documentation such as design specifications and test plans
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant IT degree at MSc level or above, or have equivalent, relevant NHS experience (equivalent experience = a minimum of 3 years' working in a relevant technical role of sufficient seniority)
Desirable
- Qualification in ITIL Service Management (Foundation Level)
Experience
Essential
- Familiar with Trust Hospital and Information systems with extensive knowledge of the Patient Administration System and Interfaces.
- At least 5 years' experience of (interface) software development within a structured environment.
- Considerable practical experience working with PostgreSQL and/or Oracle relational databases, and SQL.
- Has highly advanced/specialist knowledge of healthcare IT communication standards including HL7 v2.
- Highly experienced in using a Trust Integration Engine to design, build and test interfaces.
Desirable
- Experience of working with XLM
- Experience developing interfaces that transform messages via Mapper Definition Files and JavaScript filters using the Lyniate Rhapsody integration engine.
- Experience of working with HL7 FHIR messages in JSON format.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication (-1 for spelling mistakes, -1 for grammatical mistakes, -2 for unanswered questions, -2 for unclear/confused answers)
- Demonstrable experience in writing project-related documentation such as design specifications and test plans
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.
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
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).