The post-holder will be significantly responsible for integration development using technologies included in the Rhapsody integration engine software, as well as HL7/FHIR and JSON/XML REST Services. They will also be advising the team on best practices so that current and future processes are as robust as possible.
Working both autonomously and as part of a team the candidate would be responsible for the creation, update, testing, review and deployment of integration solutions, connecting various Trust IT systems via the Rhapsody Integration Engine. This also includes a number of weeks per year providing support as part of a rota based system.
Key skills:
Programming/software development: SFIA Level 4
Systems integration and build: SFIA Level 4
Testing: SFIA Level 4
Customer service support: SFIA Level 4
Release and deployment: SFIA Level 4
Problem management: SFIA Level 4
Knowledge management: SFIA Level 3
Key reponsibilities - Apply (SFIA Level 4):
Autonomy - Works under general direction within a clear framework of accountability. Exercises substantial personal responsibility and autonomy.
Influence - Makes decisions which influence the success of projects and team objectives.
Complexity - Work includes a broad range of complex technical or professional activities, in a variety of contexts.
Business skills - Communicates fluently, orally and in writing, and can present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences when engaging with colleagues, users/customers, suppliers and partners.
Knowledge - Has a thorough understanding of recognised generic industry bodies of knowledge and specialist bodies of knowledge, as necessary.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
*BTEC National or Higher or 3 A levels
*Relevant IT or other science degree or degree level experience
*Rhapsody Certified [Professional /Associate]
*Use of Javascript, c#, TSQL and XML/JSON
*System Integration and data transfer protocols
*A good knowledge and understanding of the clinical processes involved in secondary, tertiary and to a lesser extent primary healthcare environments.
*Software design, development and support environment that involves complex computer systems and that roughly parallels that of clinical IT systems within the NHS.
*Demonstrable experience of working in Source Control software e.g., Microsoft TFS.
*Use of Web Services (SOAP, RESTFul JSON), FHIR HL7
*Experience in message transformation and use of Integration Engine.
*Computer system analysis, design and programming skills of an extremely high level.
*Ability to create concise, effective documentation of computer programs and systems.
*Requires advanced keyboard and mouse skills, and would be expected to be familiar with all common shortcut keys, etc. and be skilled in accessing systems remotely, running simultaneous applications in multiple windows, and where appropriate, on multiple displays and/or machines.
*Ability to readily understand and deploy new computer hardware, operating systems and software packages.
*Innovative, proactive and flexible approach to work.
*Ability to prioritise and organise work.
*Ability to meet tight deadlines.
*Ability to work as a team member on a wide variety of projects.
*Ability to work with low levels of supervision.
*Ability to build relationships with internal and external contacts.
*Ability to present information to others less technically skilled.
*Ability to supervise others.
*Collaborate with development team members to ensure proper implementation and integration of the solutions.
*Reliable and Punctual
*Productive and Flexible
*Communicates well and approachable
*High level of accuracy required for documenting or programming code.
*Prepared to work outside normal hours for system upgrades and on occasion to meet tight deadlines or to resolve priority incidents
*HL7, FHIR, REST Services, JavaScript, C# or Java
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Peter Trigg
peter.trigg@uhb.nhs.uk
07771836677
Agenda for Change
Band 7
Permanent
Full-Time, Flexible Working
304-1098574
Yardley Court 11-13 Frederick Road, Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B15 1JD