Interface Analyst Programmer

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the UHCW System Interfacing team in devloping, implementing and supporting the UHCW Interface Engine and designated clinical and information systems.

This role will have resposibility for the analysis, design , development and management of allocated Trust developed complex system interfaces and database information information systems. The role required specialist knowledge in assocated interface engine software and standards, such as Rhapsody, HL7, ITK, FHIR and SQL.

This post is generally remote working however there may be requirement to come on site.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the full life cycle of application/interface development including user requirement gathering, system analysis, system specification, system design, programming, testing, performance tuning/modification, implementation and support.
• Develop technical and user documentation, liaising with Trust staff and system suppliers as required, ensuring that all new system/interface developments are appropriately documented and trained prior to hand over to business as usual support.
• Project manage the assessment, planning and implementation of allocated interfaces.
• Assist in the training and co-ordination of Analyst / Programmers and Junior Analyst / Programmers' workload in conjunction with the Interface Manager and 8b Senior Analyst/Programmers.
• To work independently to develop the Trust's interface engines and other appropriate software application/databases adhering to the design goals of required functionality, usability, maintenance, extensibility, resilience, performance, cost-effectiveness and timeliness.
• Ensure that program code is both modular and clearly documented to ensure ease of maintenance and to facilitate re-use.
• Liaise with Clinicians, GPs and senior Trust staff to establish user requirements and specifications which will enhance the Trust's Clinical Systems.
• Work with Systems Interfacing Team to ensure consistency with agreed standards, for example HL7, ITK, FHIR, API, DICOM, etc.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.