Integration Lead

NHS; Poole; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Integration Lead to enhance operational efficiency through robust integration solutions. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee the Trust's Integration Engine, ensuring seamless communication between diverse systems. Your leadership will foster collaboration and support team development, while your expertise in information systems will drive successful project execution. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering outstanding healthcare services and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Educated to master's level or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience of dealing with confidential information.
• Expert knowledge of IM&T applications in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of integration initiatives.
• Work closely with stakeholders to define integration strategies.
• Create comprehensive integration documentation.

Skills

Problem Resolution

Fault Investigation

Team Leadership

Integration Strategy

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Mirth Integration Engine

HTML

JavaScript

SQL

C#

Job description

Job summary

Dorset Healthcare are looking for an experienced Integration Lead to oversee the Trust's Integration Engine (Mirth) and drive the successful execution of projects to support the business' strategy.

You'll play an instrumental role in designing and implementing robust integration solutions to ensure seamless communication between diverse systems, enhancing our operational efficiency and technological capabilities.Your leadership will also be pivotal in fostering a collaborative environment, providing training, and supporting team members to enhance the team's overall capabilities and performance.

Main duties of the job

• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of integration initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Work closely with a variety of stakeholders to gather requirements and define integration strategies.
• Continuously monitor integration processes, identify issues, and implement solutions to ensure seamless data flow
• Implement best practices to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and security across integrated systems.
• Create comprehensive integration documentation, including architecture diagrams, data mappings, and specifications.
• Stay abreast of emerging tools and technologies, assessing their potential to improve integration solutions and processes.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year p.a

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

152-S008.25

Job locations

Sentinel House, Nuffield Industrial Estate

Nuffield Road

Poole

BH17 0RB

Job description Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

Job description Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential

• Educated to master's level or equivalent experience
• Specialist knowledge of information systems set-up, configuration, data entry and interrogation
• Excellent problem resolution and fault investigation skills
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) qualification, or willingness to obtain
• Proven experience of dealing with confidential information
• Expert knowledge of IM&T applications or systems, ideally in healthcare
• Extensive Knowledge of programming languages e.g. HTML, XLST, JavaScript, JQuery, C#, SQL
• Expert Knowledge of data formats and interoperability standards such as, HL7 2.x and 3.x, FHIR, X.12, TCP/IP, SFTP, Web Services, XML and schemas (DTD, XSD), and IHE integration profiles

Job specific Experience Essential

• Previous experience in an equivalent industry and environment
• Experience holding a system integration role (5 years)
• Proven successful experience of system set-up, configuration and management
• Experience of delivering systems business change in an organisation or service
• Experience of leading or coaching a team

Desirable

• Practical experience of clinical and administrative workflow, policies and procedures

Personal Qualities / Attributes Essential

• Able to effectively train and coach staff in the use of systems
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure
• Self-motivated and able to achieve targets
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to deal calmly with difficult situations and people
• Able to work on own initiative
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Able to use VDU for most of the day

Business Travel Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential

• Educated to master's level or equivalent experience
• Specialist knowledge of information systems set-up, configuration, data entry and interrogation
• Excellent problem resolution and fault investigation skills
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) qualification, or willingness to obtain
• Proven experience of dealing with confidential information
• Expert knowledge of IM&T applications or systems, ideally in healthcare
• Extensive Knowledge of programming languages e.g. HTML, XLST, JavaScript, JQuery, C#, SQL
• Expert Knowledge of data formats and interoperability standards such as, HL7 2.x and 3.x, FHIR, X.12, TCP/IP, SFTP, Web Services, XML and schemas (DTD, XSD), and IHE integration profiles

Job specific Experience Essential

• Previous experience in an equivalent industry and environment
• Experience holding a system integration role (5 years)
• Proven successful experience of system set-up, configuration and management
• Experience of delivering systems business change in an organisation or service
• Experience of leading or coaching a team

Desirable

• Practical experience of clinical and administrative workflow, policies and procedures

Personal Qualities / Attributes Essential

• Able to effectively train and coach staff in the use of systems
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure
• Self-motivated and able to achieve targets
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to deal calmly with difficult situations and people
• Able to work on own initiative
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Able to use VDU for most of the day

Business Travel Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

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.

Employer details Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sentinel House, Nuffield Industrial Estate

Nuffield Road

Poole

BH17 0RB

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sentinel House, Nuffield Industrial Estate

Nuffield Road

Poole

BH17 0RB

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)