Job summary
The RSNHSFT is seeking to recruit an experienced Digital Systems Integration Specialist on a 24 Month Fixed Term, with the potential for extension.
This role has direct responsibility for the delivery of Integration Services within the portfolio, by providing the first point of contact to System Owners and users whose application integrate through the TIE.
The post holder will work largely independently as a specialist leading a small team, delivering and contributing at a highly technical level to the analysis, design, programming, integration and/or configuration work associated with the major development and routine deployment of integration requirements to support the delivery of the EPR.
This will involve regular interaction with the wider Oracle Millennium Team, Trust IT team, clinical and business service leads, consultants, senior nursing staff and other senior clinical leads within the Trust, members of the Trust Executive Team, suppliers and in some cases, senior members of other organisations.
This is a 'hands on' role that involves managing the development and configuration of electronic systems, availability management, change management and ensuring data integrity.The post holder will provide expert tier 3 support for critical application software used at the Trust and across the Health community.
The IT team works core hours from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday, with hybrid options. The candidate will be flexible to adapt to the department's operational needs.
Main duties of the job
To manage the development, configuration and monitoring of the Trust's Integration Engine (TIE) in order to support all interfacing activities which form the Trust's Electronic Patient Record (EPR). Working closely with Clinical and Administrative Subject Matter Experts to identify integration requirements throughout the lifecycle of Clinical Application Projects, from initiation to post go live.
To constantly review the integration architecture and using expert knowledge develop improvement plans and lead on delivery to ensure systems are reliable and resilient. Ensuring robust arrangements are in place for maintenance which are regularly reviewed.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Digital Systems Integration Specialist has direct responsibility for the delivery of Integration Services within the portfolio, by providing the first point of contact to System Owners and users whose application integrate through the TIE.
As a member of a highly skilled team, the post holder will work largely independently as a specialist leading a small team, delivering and contributing at a highly technical level to the analysis, design, programming, integration and/or configuration work associated with the major development and routine deployment of integration requirements to support the delivery of the EPR.
This will involve regular interaction with the wider Oracle Millennium Team, Trust IT team, clinical and business service leads, consultants, senior nursing staff and other senior clinical leads within the Trust, members of the Trust Executive Team, suppliers and in some cases, senior members of other organisations.
This is a hands on role that involves managing the development and configuration of electronic systems, availability management, change management and ensuring data integrity. The post holder will also provide specialist escalated tier 3 support for relevant critical application software used at the Trust and more widely across the Health community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Digital Systems Integration Specialist has direct responsibility for the delivery of Integration Services within the portfolio, by providing the first point of contact to System Owners and users whose application integrate through the TIE.
As a member of a highly skilled team, the post holder will work largely independently as a specialist leading a small team, delivering and contributing at a highly technical level to the analysis, design, programming, integration and/or configuration work associated with the major development and routine deployment of integration requirements to support the delivery of the EPR.
This will involve regular interaction with the wider Oracle Millennium Team, Trust IT team, clinical and business service leads, consultants, senior nursing staff and other senior clinical leads within the Trust, members of the Trust Executive Team, suppliers and in some cases, senior members of other organisations.
This is a hands on role that involves managing the development and configuration of electronic systems, availability management, change management and ensuring data integrity. The post holder will also provide specialist escalated tier 3 support for relevant critical application software used at the Trust and more widely across the Health community.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level education or equivalent
- Formal Integration Qualification
- Evidence of experience or qualification in one or more of the following oSQL / SQL Server oHL7 Interfaces oReporting tools (e.g. Business Objects) oWindows Server Administration
Desirable
- Project Management qualification, such as PRINCE II or experience of using structured project methodology
- ITIL Certification or relevant experience or working in an ITIL environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in building and managing integration delivery functions at a senior level (preferably in an NHS environment)
- Significant professional experience providing support for integration flows and TIE configuration
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of developing requirements into system configuration and service output
- Good knowledge of digital healthcare standards and NHS datasets and their relationship to coding, finance, and commissioning
- Proven expertise and experience in the delivery of business requirements capture and analysis developing structured technical specifications
- Substantial experience in software design, configuration and development that involves complex computer systems
- Expert in technology applications and the use of analytics for availability, capacity and improvement
- Demonstrable experience of operating in a medium to large size 'off the shelf' application and technology environment
- Strong project and process management skills, with the ability to handle multiple stakeholders, as well as a wide range of tasks
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of development and testing including system planning and risk analysis
- ITIL Experience
- Experience in healthcare workflow evaluation and requirements development linked to business needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level education or equivalent
- Formal Integration Qualification
- Evidence of experience or qualification in one or more of the following oSQL / SQL Server oHL7 Interfaces oReporting tools (e.g. Business Objects) oWindows Server Administration
Desirable
- Project Management qualification, such as PRINCE II or experience of using structured project methodology
- ITIL Certification or relevant experience or working in an ITIL environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in building and managing integration delivery functions at a senior level (preferably in an NHS environment)
- Significant professional experience providing support for integration flows and TIE configuration
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of developing requirements into system configuration and service output
- Good knowledge of digital healthcare standards and NHS datasets and their relationship to coding, finance, and commissioning
- Proven expertise and experience in the delivery of business requirements capture and analysis developing structured technical specifications
- Substantial experience in software design, configuration and development that involves complex computer systems
- Expert in technology applications and the use of analytics for availability, capacity and improvement
- Demonstrable experience of operating in a medium to large size 'off the shelf' application and technology environment
- Strong project and process management skills, with the ability to handle multiple stakeholders, as well as a wide range of tasks
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of development and testing including system planning and risk analysis
- ITIL Experience
- Experience in healthcare workflow evaluation and requirements development linked to business needs
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
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).
