Job summary
Are you an experienced Integration Developer, who has the knowledge to integrate data from different systems into the core patient record? Are you looking to learn something new and take on a new challenge? If so, then come and join the eHospital Electronic Patient Record (EPR) team building and maintaining the integration between multiple hospital systems and Epic.
You will work as part of the eHospital Interfaces team and the role will involve the detailed analysis of integration messages and technologies, working with various subject matter experts within the eHospital team, the wider NHS and suppliers to understand the technicalities of integrating these systems into Epic.
We are seeking individuals who have appropriate qualifications, technical skills and NHS experience who are keen to become an Epic Bridges expert. You will always endeavor to produce the highest quality results by working constructively with a range of staff at all levels.
Main duties of the job
You will oversee a team of integration analysts who support and work to improve the integration tools and interfaces between Epic and other clinical and nonclinical systems.
You will be required to communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience. In particular you will need to develop and deliver complex technical and process concepts to large groups of internal and external senior clinical and management staff.
You will work with operational and clinical staff to develop training and local support strategies to enable staff to realise the benefits from Epic optimisation projects. You will also work with analysts from other Epic application teams.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 10th December 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 17th December 2024
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. General education to degree level, equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience.
2. Advanced technical qualifications or equivalent experience. Desirable criteria Maximum score 2 PRINCE/MSP or other project management qualification.
Desirable
3. PRINCE/MSP or other project management qualification.
4. Epic certified in EDI module.
Experience
Essential
5. Experience in Integration and/or software development.
6. Experience of working with senior clinical staff, medical consultants and other senior managers.
7. Experience of delivering complex technical projects to tight deadlines.
8. Configuration and adaptation of systems to meet the needs of users.
9. Experience of working with suppliers and other senior managers.
Desirable
10. Interfaces design and delivery in a clinical environment.
11. Experience of working with the Epic EPR system.
12. Experience of delivery of benefits from the implementation of technology.
13. Experience in software management, implementation or support.
14. Experience of working with any Integration Engine is highly desirable.
Skills
Essential
15. Excellent IT Skills.
16. Excellent analytical skills for complex business and clinical processes
17. Able to work equally well under own initiative and as part of a team
18. Ability to resolve complex process and analytical problems
19. Ability to meet conflicting deadlines and balance multiple tasks concurrently whilst remaining calm under pressure
20. Ability to make decisions based on complex facts or situations requiring analysis, interpretation, or comparison of a range of options
21. Sound project management skills
22. Excellent interface technical skills
23. Good communication skills - particularly with clinical and senior staff
24. Present complex technical information to non-technical large groups of internal or external clinicians/ operational managers
25. Negotiate and use effective persuasive techniques with senior level staff
26. Ability to concentrate for long periods of time on complex data and process analysis
Desirable
27. Application support skills
Knowledge
Essential
28. In depth specialist knowledge of messaging standards. ie. HL7, XML and similar.
29. Knowledge of software development lifecycles and methodologies.
30. Understanding of Information Governance.
Desirable
31. Understanding of NHS operational and/or clinical management.
32. Knowledge of working with an integration engine.
33. Thorough understanding of clinical and/or operational workflows and processes.
34. Highly developed specialist knowledge of the Epic EPR system.
Additional Requirements
Essential
35. The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.