University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity to join the UHCW System Interfacing team in developing, implementing and supporting the UHCW Interface Engine and designated clinical and information systems.
This role will have responsibility for the analysis, design, development and management of allocated Trust developed complex system interfaces and database information systems. The role requires specialist knowledge in associated interface engine software and standards, such as Rhapsody, HL7, ITK, FHIR and SQL.
This post is generally remote working; however, there may be a requirement to come on site.
Main duties of the job
* To be responsible for the full life cycle of application/interface development including user requirement gathering, system analysis, system specification, system design, programming, testing, performance tuning/modification, implementation and support.
* Develop technical and user documentation, liaising with Trust staff and system suppliers as required, ensuring that all new system/interface developments are appropriately documented and trained prior to handover to business as usual support.
* Project manage the assessment, planning and implementation of allocated interfaces.
* Assist in the training and co-ordination of Analyst/Programmers and Junior Analyst/Programmers' workload in conjunction with the Interface Manager and 8b Senior Analyst/Programmers.
* To work independently to develop the Trust's interface engines and other appropriate software application/databases adhering to the design goals of required functionality, usability, maintenance, extensibility, resilience, performance, cost-effectiveness and timeliness.
* Ensure that program code is both modular and clearly documented to ensure ease of maintenance and to facilitate re-use.
* Liaise with Clinicians, GPs and senior Trust staff to establish user requirements and specifications which will enhance the Trust's Clinical Systems.
* Work with Systems Interfacing Team to ensure consistency with agreed standards, for example HL7, ITK, FHIR, API, DICOM, etc.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society.
Job responsibilities
* Ensure that all programs are properly tested, where appropriate liaising with clients to organise testing using real or realistic data.
* Assist with the implementation of software updates as appropriate.
* To participate in project planning and maintenance according to PRINCE 2 principles, ensuring project objectives are met in accordance with quality, budget and timescale, documenting all project work to departmental standards.
* Complete programming and other project work according to agreed timescales.
* Develop and maintain familiarity with relevant software tools, packages, interface engines, interfacing standards, selected for use within the Trust and provide support as required.
* Develop web and mobile application skills with relevant software tools and packages selected for use within the Trust.
* Support the Interface Manager in leveraging the commercial value of the skill pool available in the Development Teams.
* Undertake other duties commensurate with this grade and nature of the post as allocated by the Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Knowledge
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Skills
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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.
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