Band 7 Senior Integration Programmer

Company: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

Job Summary

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.

Job Summary

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.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

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.

About Us

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.

Job Description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC National or Higher or 3 A levels
  • Relevant IT or other science degree or degree level experience

Desirable

  • Rhapsody Certified (Professional /Associate)

Experience

Essential

  • Use of Javascript, c#, TSQL and XML/JSON
  • System Integration and data transfer protocols

Desirable

  • 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.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • HL7, FHIR, REST Services, JavaScript, C# or Java

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.

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.

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Peter Trigg

peter.trigg@uhb.nhs.uk

07771836677

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49387.00 to £56515.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-1098574

Job locations

Yardley Court

11-13 Frederick Road, Edgbaston

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 1JD

Attachments

Job Description

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Posted: May 29th, 2026