Senior Interface Analyst/Developer | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Interface Analyst/Developer to join their Interface Development team. The role demands expertise in NHS Hospital Information Systems, especially with Patient Administration Systems and HL7 interface development. Regular on-site attendance is required. The ideal candidate will also provide leadership and mentoring while contributing to standards and best practices in interface development.

Qualifications

• Familiar with NHS Hospital Information Systems and Patient Administration Systems.
• Comfortable working on-site and participating in interviews.
• Willingness to adopt new technologies and help develop standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, design, and development of interfaces for the Trust.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues in the field of HL7 interfaces.
• Support the full development life-cycle for interfacing.
• Participate in on-call duties as part of the role.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of NHS Hospital Information Systems

Proven expertise in HL7 interfaces

Experience with HL7 interfacing

System analysis and design

Ability to contribute to best-practice guides

Tools

Rhapsody Integration Engine

Job description

NUH Digital Services are looking for an experienced Senior Interface Analyst/Developer to join our Interface Development team.

Overview

The successful candidate will be familiar with NHS Hospital Information Systems in general, with extensive knowledge of Patient Administration Systems and their message interfaces. Proven expertise in the building and maintenance of HL7 interfaces is required. This role requires regular on-site attendance, and interviews will take place on site. Applicants are requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

In addition to the summary below, you will need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

With over 19,000 staff, NUH is one of the largest employers in the city, playing a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of the local population. We are a leading institution in research, education and innovation. We welcome new ideas to help develop our team and deliver world-class healthcare.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we strive to be better represented at NUH.

We believe in diversity and personal development opportunities; NUH aims to turn your job into a career.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with colleagues in the Interface Development Team and other Digital & Information teams to take a leading role in the analysis, design, and development of interfaces for the Trust.
• Provide leadership and mentoring for less experienced colleagues in the field of Trust HL7 interfaces.
• Help develop and maintain standards, procedures, and best practice guides, including implications for new technologies in the team.
• Support the full development life-cycle for interfacing, from analysis/design through to post-implementation support.
• Work with the Trust’s current Integration Engine (Rhapsody) and consider candidates with experience in other integration engine technologies.
• Participate in regular on-call duties as part of the role.

Qualifications/Experience

• Extensive knowledge of NHS Hospital Information Systems, especially Patient Administration Systems and their message interfaces.
• Proven expertise in building and maintaining HL7 interfaces.
• Experience with HL7 interfacing, system analysis, design, and development.
• Comfort with on-site work and participation in on-site interviews.
• Ability to contribute to standards, procedures, and best-practice guides; openness to adopting new technologies.

Application Guidance

In your application, please address the key points outlined in the Person Specification so we can assess your suitability for this role. A full description of the job and main responsibilities can be found in the Job Description document attached to this advert. This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025.