LCO EPR Expansion Senior Digital Integration Specialist | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Job Overview

Senior Digital Integration Specialist – Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT). This role will support the Hive LCO expansion programme and work closely with the Senior Integration Lead/Architect to deliver the strategic roadmap and support the Trust’s digital strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, develop and supervise all activities related to the integration of software programmes, applications and third‑party solutions across the Trust.
• Assist in the development of an MFT architecture strategy, setting principles and guidelines for Enterprise Architecture in areas such as Cloud, Data & Analytics, AI, Integration, Application and Infrastructure.
• Review and assess new technology releases to ensure compatibility with current integrations and alignment with Trust protocols and policies.
• Provide guidance to enterprise architects in delivering software solutions.
• Manage and coordinate integration work and staff, ensuring designs are implemented correctly and successfully.
• Support training and delivery of high‑quality service procedures, ensuring the team is adequately prepared.
• Engage and influence key stakeholders and teams across the Trust to deliver highly complex solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Provide expertise across the delivery lifecycle, supporting the application integration architecture blueprint for the Trust.
• Create high‑ and low‑level integration solution designs that support the development roadmap and the group digital strategy.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Senior‑level technical experience in digital integration and enterprise architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement and manage complex integration solutions.
• Strong critical thinking, logical reasoning and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with cloud‑based architectures, data analytics and AI initiatives is desirable.
• Good communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Assessment Process

• Sphinx testing – an aptitude assessment evaluating critical thinking, logical reasoning and problem‑solving.
• Integration‑specific technical test.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

• Based within Group Digital Services with duties across all Trust sites.
• Additional travel for off‑site training and meetings as required.
• Opportunity to work on transformative projects shaping the future of healthcare delivery.

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