Job summary
The post-holder will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the Trust's IT Systems' Integration Strategy that serves to integrate an increasing number of systems within the Trust.
You will have responsibility for implementing the strategic direction and technical administration for all Trust Microsoft SQL databases including those currently in production and planned for future implementation.
You will be responsible for the interfacing of clinical and corporate systems which can significantly improve operational performance and directly impact day-to-day patient care, providing expertguidance on the best course of action.
You will be responsible for creating and monitoring feeds from the Trust's clinical patient information systems to the Kent and Medway Care Record (KMCR).
You will be a key member of a team where teamwork is essential. They will ensure that applications are designed and developed to a high standard and in line with industry standards, and where administering Trust technical databases, will work closely with members of the IT Infrastructure Team to provide positive outcomes.
You will ensure that any database developments consider cyber security as part of the system design to minimise the risk of data loss and / or unauthorised access to data. This includes contributing tothe continued maintenance of Trust Integration strategy, reviewing security policies aligned to relevant legislation and researching the latest tools available.
Main duties of the job
The ICT Directorate is responsible for the delivery of a range of services to the 5,500 staff employed by the Trust, covering the following areas:
Information Governance services.
Core IT services including service desk, field engineering, infrastructure.
IT project management, applications management, and training.
Electronic patient record system support and configuration.
Clinical safety management - DCB0129 / DCB0160 / DTAC compliance.
The ICT Directorate is also responsible for delivering services to several partner organisations:
Kent and Medway Child Health Information Service (on behalf of NHS England).
Kent and Medway Care Record (on behalf of Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, Kent CountyCouncil and Medway Council).
Referral Management Centre (on behalf of Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board).
Robotic Process Automation (on behalf of a number of provider organisations in Kent and Medway).
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted. The provisional date of the selection event is 11th August, although this may be subject to change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted. The provisional date of the selection event is 11th August, although this may be subject to change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent qualification or relevant work based experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist IT qualification covering database and software engineering (e.g. Microsoft Certification or equivalent).
Experience
Essential
- Experience with NHS IT systems particularly Rio, Symphony, Emis, SystmOne.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing enterprise DBA functions in large, complex organisations.
Experience
Essential
- Experience with IT system interoperability and specifically system application integration.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of clinical system integration with other health providers within and outside of the NHS.
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of data integration technology including HL7 messaging.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and persuade staff in all roles and at all levels.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to negotiate with and motivate key staff and suppliers.
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to manage staff and allocate resources to meet objectives and tight deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent qualification or relevant work based experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist IT qualification covering database and software engineering (e.g. Microsoft Certification or equivalent).
Experience
Essential
- Experience with NHS IT systems particularly Rio, Symphony, Emis, SystmOne.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing enterprise DBA functions in large, complex organisations.
Experience
Essential
- Experience with IT system interoperability and specifically system application integration.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of clinical system integration with other health providers within and outside of the NHS.
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of data integration technology including HL7 messaging.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and persuade staff in all roles and at all levels.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to negotiate with and motivate key staff and suppliers.
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to manage staff and allocate resources to meet objectives and tight deadlines
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).
