Digital Integration Specialist

Transformationunitgm; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS organization in Manchester seeks a Digital Integration Specialist. This Band 7 role involves integrating digital systems to improve patient care through efficient data management. Candidates will develop and maintain integration environments, offering solutions to complex clinical messaging issues while ensuring robust support for various digital applications. On-site presence is required, with potential for some remote work. Join us to enhance clinical outcomes while advancing your career in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible working arrangements

Impactful work within the community

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Epic Certification for Bridges module is required.
• Experience in configuring interfaces in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain integration environments.
• Support projects for new interface implementations.
• Participate in an on-call rota to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Skills

Configuration Management

Interface Development

Technical Analysis

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Epic Certification in Bridges module

Certification in Intersystems Caché

Tools

SQL

Epic Bridges

Integration Engines

HealthShare

Job description

Main area Digital Systems Integration Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On-call requirements) Job ref 349-COR-7489869-RL4

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Cobbett House Town Manchester Salary £47,810 - £54,710 Per annum / pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/12/2025 23:59

Digital Integration Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

MFT successfully executed its most extensive clinical pathway transformation programme by implementing of the EPIC HIVE Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system in 2022. This marked the start of our digitalisation strategy and aligns with the Government’s ten-year plan. The goal is to provide staff with efficient clinical systems that eliminate dual data entry and consolidate information into a single record. This role in crucial in integrating EPIC HIVE and other digital solutions through maintianing and developing robust interface environments.

Key duties involve developing, testing, maintaining, monitoring, and supporting the Trust’s integration environment and related infrastructure. The role will also support projects for new interface implementations, covering business analysis, system design, development, testing, and release management, all aligned with Trust policies and guidelines.

The successful candidate will work closely with technology colleagues to troubleshoot, conduct analysis and design solutions for interface-related issues. Due to the critical nature of these interfaces, the role includes an on-call requirement, participating in a formal rota to ensure 24/7coverage. This role offers a genuine opportunity to enhance staff experiences with digital systems, ultimately contributing to improved patient care.

Please note that this job requires on-site presence, some flexibility will be provided for working from home.

Main duties of the job

• Software Development & Application Management
• Interface Analysis & Support
• Communication and Advisory Duties
• Project Management Assistance
• Planning and Organisational Duties
• Other General Duties

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.

With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year. Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.

At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.

At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

Person specification

Qualifications

• A degree in a Computer Science or related subject or equivalent experience in large-scale, complex IT solution implementations involving integration/interoperability
• Certification in Intersystems Caché/HealthShare products and Caché ObjectScript
• Epic Certification in Bridges module

Experience

• Extensive experience of configuring, testing and managing interfaces using a dedicated integration module or equivalent tools of a large-scale Hospital EPR system.Extensive experience of configuring, testing and managing interfaces using a dedicated integration module or equivalent tools of a large-scale Hospital EPR system
• Extensive experience of designing, developing, testing and managing interfaces in an integration engine environment
• Extensive knowledge of HL7 v2.x, HL7-CDA, DICOM and FHIR messaging in relation to NHS data and workflows, using various communication protocols, tools and technologies such as TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/SFTP, Webservice and SSL.
• Extensive experience of software development using object-oriented programming languages and of database design and management using structured methodologies in a business environment
• Extensive experience of conducting in-depth technical analysis required for integrating hospital clinical systems through messaging & interfaces
• Extensive experience of delivering integration solutions and the accompanying application configurations in a healthcare setting
• Extensive experience of working with system users, suppliers and subject-matter experts throughout interface delivery cycles
• Extensive experience of utilising and producing technical documentation
• Extensive experience of solving complex and multi-stranded IT issues
• Experience of IT project management including contribution to IT business cases, and production of relevant project documentation.
• Good working knowledge of SQL and an industry-standard Relational Database Management System in a business environment
• Professional knowledge of configuring, testing and managing interfaces using Epic Bridges
• Professionally trained in the InterSystems product toolset, particularly HealthShare and Caché ObjectScript
• Good working knowledge of business workflows in key clinical areas e.g. ED, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy
• Working knowledge of source control, version control software (e.g. GIT, TFS)
• Experience of working in a healthcare IT environment
• Previously worked within the NHS Digital area
• Experience in IT application support / training
• Agile methodology experience
• Experience of service oriented architecture delivery
• Prince 2 accreditation

Other

• Ability to travel to all sites across MFT, other reference sites and off-site training venues which might be overseas.
• Participate in an on-call rota.

Employer certification / accreditation badges