Integration Architect

NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Integration Architect to shape and deliver digital solutions for the Electronic Patient Record (Cerner Millennium). You will lead technical design, integration, and improvements to support safe, joined-up patient care across clinical and operational teams.

You will translate requirements into robust specifications, manage a team of architects and analysts, and ensure solutions are modular, well-documented and

Qualifications

• Educated to at least degree level or above in IT-related discipline or equivalent.
• In-depth specialist training in high-level computer programming or systems integration or systems architecture.
• Clear evidence of continued professional development.
• Specialist training in clinical systems development.
• Leadership/Management qualifications/training
• PRINCE2 qualification
• Be willing to undertake training as required to keep knowledge up to date.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the strategic design, development and management of the Trust’s EPR.
• Undertake systems analysis, fault finding, technical design, programming, documentation and reporting.
• Translate user and business requirements into robust technical specifications and digital solutions.
• Work closely with Clinical Systems, Interfacing, ICT and operational teams to maintain consistent solution, database and software designs.
• Manage and allocate work to Junior Integration Architects and Analyst/Developers.
• Ensure solutions are modular, maintainable, clearly documented and appropriately tested.
• Promote consistent data definitions and standards across systems, supporting compliance with corporate and national requirements.
• Advise on the procurement, implementation, operation and maintenance of clinical computer systems.
• Evaluate third-party products and liaise with suppliers regarding support arrangements and commercial agreements.
• Manage assigned projects using PRINCE2 principles, balancing quality, budget and delivery timescales.
• Develop and deliver training, presentations and technical guidance for colleagues and system users.
• Contribute to solutions that improve efficiency, reduce waste and deliver cost savings.
• Provide leadership across technical work and projects, including out-of-hours support where required.

Skills

Programming skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

MS Office

Systems analysis

Negotiation skills

IT in healthcare

Policy interpretation

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Degree in IT-related discipline

Specialist training in programming/systems integration/architecture

Leadership/Management qualifications/training

PRINCE2 qualification

Continued professional development

Tools

Oracle SQL

SQL Server 2019+

UML

Data modeling

Job description

Site University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Town Coventry Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Help shape the future of digital healthcare

Our vision is to be a national and international leader in healthcare, rooted in our communities. We aim to deliver the best care by providing proactive, joined-up support for local people and specialist services for patients with the most complex health conditions. We also want to create the best possible experience for our staff and work positively with partner organisations to improve healthcare outcomes.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Integration Architect to support the continuing development, integration and improvement of our Electronic Patient Record, Oracle Cerner Millennium. You will combine strong technical expertise with excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills.

You would be taking on a technical role focused on shaping and delivering digital solutions that support safe, effective, and joined-up patient care. In this role, you will help us get the most from our EPR, improve the usability of our digital systems, and create a better experience for clinical and operational colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Working collaboratively with different teams, you will contribute to the design, development, implementation, testing and ongoing management of the Trust’s EPR and associated applications. You will also help develop new functionality and integrate additional products to improve clinical workflows and enhance patient safety.

Working for our organisation

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.

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. There has never been a better time to join our team.

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. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As an Integration Architect, you will:

• Lead and contribute to the strategic design, development and management of the Trust’s EPR.
• Undertake systems analysis, fault finding, technical design, programming, documentation and reporting.
• Translate user and business requirements into robust technical specifications and digital solutions.
• Work closely with Clinical Systems, Interfacing, ICT and operational teams to maintain consistent solution, database and software designs.
• Manage and allocate work to Junior Integration Architects and Analyst/Developers.
• Ensure solutions are modular, maintainable, clearly documented and appropriately tested.
• Promote consistent data definitions and standards across systems, supporting compliance with corporate and national requirements.
• Advise on the procurement, implementation, operation and maintenance of clinical computer systems.
• Evaluate third-party products and liaise with suppliers regarding support arrangements and commercial agreements.
• Manage assigned projects using PRINCE2 principles, balancing quality, budget and delivery timescales.
• Develop and deliver training, presentations and technical guidance for colleagues and system users.
• Contribute to solutions that improve efficiency, reduce waste and deliver cost savings.
• Provide leadership across technical work and projects, including out-of-hours support where required.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least degree level or above in IT-related discipline or equivalent.
• In-depth specialist training in high-level computer programming or systems integration or systems architecture.
• Clear evidence of continued professional development.
• Specialist training in clinical systems development.
• Leadership/Management qualifications/training
• PRINCE2 qualification
• Be willing to undertake training as required to keep knowledge up to date.

Experience

• Substantial commercial experience in the following: o Systems Analysis o Database Design & Development o Oracle SQL database o SQL Server 2019 (or later) o Advance T-SQL, PL-SQL o Project Planning o Clinical Systems development and integration
• Substantial commercial development experience
• UML, business process mapping, flowcharts, process flow, data flow
• Management of staff/team

Knowledge

• Highly specialist knowledge of clinical systems development.
• Highly specialist knowledge of web development technologies.
• Specialist knowledge of databases.
• Excellent understanding of middleware / interfacing of clinical systems and databases.
• Excellent knowledge of web security and vulnerabilities
• Knowledge or experience of Agile, Scrum, XP
• Test-driven development, code refactoring and continuous integration
• Good understanding and knowledge of national programs, policy and strategy.
• Good understanding and knowledge of Cerner Millenium Architecture
• Good understanding and knowledge of Cerner Millenium Security and Workflow
• Good understanding and knowledge of Information Governance and the Caldicott Principles, or knowledge of the Data Protection Act and handling confidential data.

Skills

• Excellent programming skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Advanced use of MS Office suite.
• Expert in systems analysis and design.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Understanding of the use of IT in the delivery of patient care.
• Ability to interpret policy, legislation and national specifications.
• Management and mentoring of Junior staff.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace.
• For posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.

In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.

UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.

If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we’ll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.

We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.

Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.

All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders