Group Integration and Development Manager

In this role you will lead the integration and development functions across the Hospitals Group to enable digital transformation and high-quality, resilient services. You will drive strategic planning, upgrades and optimisation of integration platforms, aligning with the organisation’s long-term vision. You will empower and develop the integration and development teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration with stakeholders and partners. You will focus on maximising value from core clinical and corporate systems, notably the Electronic Patient Record, through robust integration practices. This is a chance to shape data, insights and technology across a large,

• Oversee the integration and development work programme ensuring priority and timely delivery
• Plan and implement system upgrades and manage the lifecycle of integration platforms
• Review existing digital solutions to identify opportunities for standardisation and efficiency
• Maximise value of core systems (e.g., Electronic Patient Record) through integration and development practices
• Champion best practice, ensure system resilience and operational sustainability
• Develop team capability through training, mentoring and skills development
• Support the introduction of new technologies and partnerships across the Group

• Masters Degree or equivalent in numerical subject
• Extensive experience in a Software Development or Integration Team at a senior level in an Acute NHS Trust
• Experience of managing people and large teams in a technical department
• Experience of leading and effecting successful change
• Proven experience of resolving complex information issues and communicating with staff at all levels
• Full IT service lifecycle exposure (ITIL)
• Expert Knowledge of Relational Database Development using Microsoft SQL, T-SQL and SSIS
• Expert Knowledge of Web Development using Microsoft .NET, HTML/CSS and JavaScript
• Detailed knowledge of interfacing with technologies in a development environment using HL7 standards
• Thorough knowledge of securing and auditing best practices in application development

• innovative
• collaborative
• inclusive
• Microsoft SQL
• T-SQL
• SSIS