Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Deputy Integration Architect

The closing date is 17 September 2025

Job summary

We are a small but growing team and looking to expand in order to progress all ICT related integration projects and meet increasing demand for design of integration across increasing number of clinical systems across the NWL sector.

This position will support day to day Integration queries, project activities, creation of design documentation, feasibility analysis, conversation with various stakeholders including suppliers and other teams within ICT i.e. Project/ Change management and counterparts from other sectors.

The Deputy Integration Architect will work closely with the Integration Architect to understand ICT Systems Architecture requirements and act as a subject matter expert to design solutions for integration, interoperability and interfacing within the wider organisation.

Main duties of the job

oEnsure that new or replacement systems properly integrate with other Trust systems and are aligned with Trust business needs and strategy.

o Find opportunities for efficiencies when designing technical solutions to assist the Trust in reducing the total cost of ownership of ICT systems.

o Have made significant contribution to the ICT Systems Programme, improving the flexibility and efficiency of systems integration.

o Have taken an active role in the design, documentation and deployment of integration and interoperability solutions based on Trust tactical and strategic interoperability patterns. The scope of this includes enhancement/extension of existing solutions as well as new proposals.

o Have effectively participated in the promotion and utilisation of Trust strategic healthcare architectures, technology standards and platforms for interoperability in support of multiple applications. These are expected to include interoperability with the wider regional and national healthcare community as well as internal solutions.

o As part of the interview process a technical assessment will be required.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Details

Date posted

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£64,156 to £71,148 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-CR-928

Job locations

St. Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

ducation/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification or experience equivalent to Post graduate level preferably in an IT, health informatics, science or engineering or management discipline

Desirable

  • Evidence of ongoing learning in relevant ICT technical areas

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable technical experience in ICT application development or integration roles
  • Able to work across multiple large scale and demanding projects simultaneously

Desirable

  • Experience with Cerner Millennium 'back end' technologies (OpenPort / OpenEngine / CCL) desirable but not essential

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Able to analyse problems and business requirements in a logical fashion and to transform these to technical proposals
  • Able to communicate technical requirements and solutions to developers through clear and concise specifications

Desirable

  • Technical knowledge and skills in how applications integrate with ICT infrastructure is highly desirable
Person Specification

ducation/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification or experience equivalent to Post graduate level preferably in an IT, health informatics, science or engineering or management discipline

Desirable

  • Evidence of ongoing learning in relevant ICT technical areas

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable technical experience in ICT application development or integration roles
  • Able to work across multiple large scale and demanding projects simultaneously

Desirable

  • Experience with Cerner Millennium 'back end' technologies (OpenPort / OpenEngine / CCL) desirable but not essential

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Able to analyse problems and business requirements in a logical fashion and to transform these to technical proposals
  • Able to communicate technical requirements and solutions to developers through clear and concise specifications

Desirable

  • Technical knowledge and skills in how applications integrate with ICT infrastructure is highly desirable

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Intergration Architect

Rahim Qureshi

rahim.qureshi@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£64,156 to £71,148 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-CR-928

Job locations

St. Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY


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