Digital Integration Specialist

NHS; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking a Digital Integration Specialist to enhance the integration of digital solutions. This role focuses on developing and maintaining interface environments critical to patient care. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science and extensive experience with NHS data integration and interfacing, ensuring seamless communication across clinical systems. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach are essential. This position offers a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 annually, with a requirement for on-site presence and some flexible remote work options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent for large-scale IT solutions.
• Extensive experience with hospital EPR systems integration.
• Expertise in HL7, DICOM, FHIR messaging for NHS data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integration environments.
• Support project implementations and manage interfaces.
• Respond to interface-related issues in a 24/7 coverage environment.

Skills

Configuring interfaces

Testing integration

Designing solutions

Troubleshooting

Project management

SQL

Object-oriented programming

Health IT knowledge

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related subject

Certification in Intersystems Cach/HealthShare

Epic Certification in Bridges module

Tools

Epic Bridges

HealthShare

Integration engine tools

Relational Database Management System

Source control/version control software (e.g. GIT, TFS)

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Digital Integration Specialist

The closing date is 29 December 2025

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has successfully executed its most extensive clinical pathway transformation programme by implementing the EPIC HIVE Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system in 2022. This marks the start of our digitalisation strategy and aligns with the Government's ten‑year plan. The goal is to provide staff with efficient clinical systems that eliminate dual data entry and consolidate information into a single record. This role is crucial in integrating EPIC HIVE and other digital solutions through maintaining and developing robust interface environments.

Key duties involve developing, testing, maintaining, monitoring, and supporting the Trust's integration environment and related infrastructure. The role will also support projects for new interface implementations, covering business analysis, system design, development, testing, and release management, all aligned with Trust policies and guidelines.

The successful candidate will work closely with technology colleagues to troubleshoot, conduct analysis and design solutions for interface‑related issues. Due to the critical nature of these interfaces, the role includes an on‑call requirement, participating in a formal rota to ensure 24/7 coverage. This role offers a genuine opportunity to enhance staff experiences with digital systems, ultimately contributing to improved patient care.

Please note that this job requires on‑site presence. Some flexibility will be provided for working from home.

Main duties of the job

• Software Development & Application Management
• Interface Analysis & Support
• Communication and Advisory Duties
• Project Management Assistance
• Planning and Organisational Duties
• Other General Duties

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.

With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year. Behind every patient cared for are people like you – keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.

At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high‑quality care and exceptional patient outcomes. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

Qualifications

• A degree in a Computer Science or related subject or equivalent experience in large‑scale, complex IT solution implementations involving integration/interoperability.
• Certification in Intersystems Cach/HealthShare products and Cach ObjectScript.
• Epic Certification in Bridges module.

Experience

• Extensive experience of configuring, testing and managing interfaces using a dedicated integration module or equivalent tools of a large‑scale Hospital EPR system.
• Extensive experience of designing, developing, testing and managing interfaces in an integration engine environment.
• Extensive knowledge of HL7 v2.x, HL7‑CDA, DICOM and FHIR messaging in relation to NHS data and workflows, using various communication protocols, tools and technologies such as TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/SFTP, Webservice and SSL.
• Extensive experience of software development using object‑oriented programming languages and of database design and management using structured methodologies in a business environment.
• Extensive experience of conducting in‑depth technical analysis required for integrating hospital clinical systems through messaging & interfaces.
• Extensive experience of delivering integration solutions and the accompanying application configurations in a healthcare setting.
• Extensive experience of working with system users, suppliers and subject‑matter experts throughout interface delivery cycles.
• Extensive experience of utilising and producing technical documentation.
• Extensive experience of solving complex and multi‑stranded IT issues.
• Experience of IT project management including contribution to IT business cases, and production of relevant project documentation.
• Good working knowledge of SQL and an industry‑standard Relational Database Management System in a business environment.
• Professional knowledge of configuring, testing and managing interfaces using Epic Bridges.
• Professionally trained in the InterSystems product toolset, particularly HealthShare and Cach ObjectScript.
• Good working knowledge of business workflows in key clinical areas e.g. ED, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy.
• Working knowledge of source control, version control software (e.g. GIT, TFS).
• Experience of working in a healthcare IT environment.
• Previously worked within the NHS Digital area.
• Windows OS, IIS, Cach server administration, knowledge and experience.
• Experience in IT application support / training.
• Agile methodology experience.
• Experience of service oriented architecture delivery.
• Prince 2 accreditation.

Other

• Ability to travel to all sites across MFT, other reference sites and off‑site training venues which might be overseas.

£47,810 to £54,710 a year (per annum / pro rata)