Shared Patient Record Systems Lead - Interoperability

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced technical professional to lead day-to-day management, optimisation and development of the Hertfordshire and West Essex Shared Patient Record. You will act as the technical SME, overseeing system enhancements, integrations, testing, technical assurance, supplier engagement and incident resolution across partner NHS organisations.

Hybrid working is possible with on-site days required; you will collaborate with clinical,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in healthcare interoperability, systems integration or digital service delivery.
• Knowledge of standards such as APIs, FHIR, HL7 and GP Connect.
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders and manage complex technical incidents.

Responsibilities

• Lead system enhancements, integrations and testing for the Shared Patient Record.
• Oversee upgrades, technical assurance and incident investigations.
• Manage supplier relationships and governance with NHS partners.

Skills

Healthcare interoperability

Systems integration

Digital service delivery

APIs

FHIR

HL7

GP Connect

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Oracle Health Cerner

API management platforms

Interoperability platforms

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced technical professional to lead day-to-day management, optimisation and development of the Hertfordshire and West Essex Shared Patient Record. You will act as the technical SME, overseeing system enhancements, integrations, testing, technical assurance, supplier engagement and incident resolution across partner NHS organisations.

Hybrid working is possible with on-site days required; you will collaborate with clinical,