Integration Analyst

IT Works Health LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology company in Birmingham seeks an experienced Integration Analyst to support the integration of a new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. The successful candidate will analyze requirements, document specifications, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and compliance with healthcare standards. The role demands strong problem-solving skills and experience in healthcare messaging standards. Competitive benefits are offered along with the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Integration Analyst or similar role in healthcare IT.
• Hands-on experience with EPR / EHR system integrations.
• Strong understanding of healthcare messaging standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyse integration requirements between the EPR system and existing applications.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather and document integration needs.
• Design and document interface specifications and workflows.

Skills

Integration analysis

Healthcare IT experience

HL7 standards

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

APIs

Integration engines (Mirth, Rhapsody, etc.)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Integration Analyst to support the integration of a new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system within our healthcare environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, analysing, and delivering system integrations between the EPR and multiple internal and external clinical and non-clinical systems, ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and compliance with healthcare standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse integration requirements between the EPR system and existing applications
• Work closely with clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders to gather and document integration needs.
• Design and document interface specifications, data mappings, and workflows.
• Support the development and configuration of integrations using standards such as HL7, FHIR, XML, JSON, and APIs.
• Collaborate with integration engine teams (e.g. Mirth, Rhapsody, InterSystems, or similar).
• Perform system and integration testing, including defect management and resolution.
• Support data migration and validation activities where required.
• Assist with go-live planning, cutover activities, and post-implementation support.
• Ensure integrations comply with information governance, data protection, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Produce clear documentation, including interface control documents (ICDs) and test plans.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Integration Analyst or similar role in healthcare IT.
• Hands-on experience with EPR / EHR system integrations.
• Strong understanding of healthcare messaging standards (HL7 v2 / v3, FHIR).
• Experience working with APIs and integration engines.
• Ability to translate business and clinical requirements into technical integration designs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in structured project environments (Agile or Waterfall).

Desirable Skills

• Experience with specific EPR systems (e.g. Epic, Cerner, System C, Epic, or similar).
• Knowledge of NHS systems and interoperability standards (where applicable).
• Experience with data migration and reporting integrations.
• Understanding of clinical workflows and patient data pathways.