Group Integration and Development Manager
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Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Group Integration and Development Manager
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Integration and Development Manager to lead the integration and development functions across the Hospitals Group. This pivotal role will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a responsive, high-quality service that supports organisational priorities and digital transformation objectives. Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and partner organisations, the post holder will lead the strategic planning, implementation, maintenance and ongoing optimisation of integration technologies, ensuring systems remain resilient, reliable and aligned with the organisation's long-term vision. The role will also drive the continued evolution of the integration and development teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and professional development.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will oversee the integration and development work programme, ensuring effective prioritisation and delivery of projects, enhancements and support activities. They will lead the planning and implementation of system upgrades, manage the lifecycle of integration platforms, and review existing digital solutions to identify opportunities for improvement, standardisation and greater efficiency. A key focus will be maximising the value of core clinical and corporate systems, particularly the Electronic Patient Record, through effective integration and development practices. The post holder will champion best practice, ensure system resilience and operational sustainability, support the introduction of new technologies, and develop team capability through training, mentoring and skills development to meet current and future organisational needs.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
249 - 8165876-2
Job locations
Great Western Hospital/ Royal United Hospitals Bath/ Salisbury Foundation Trust
Swindon / Bath / Salisbury
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role includes participation in the IT on-call rota and occasional evening or weekend working.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of data and insight across a Group environment, supporting closer working across care organisations and wider system partners. We are looking for someone who is innovative, collaborative and inclusive, with the ability to develop partnerships and make best use of advanced analytics, forecasting and emerging technologies.
For further information, please contact the hiring manager, Jonathan Luff, Group Director of Applications , via [email protected]
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role includes participation in the IT on-call rota and occasional evening or weekend working.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of data and insight across a Group environment, supporting closer working across care organisations and wider system partners. We are looking for someone who is innovative, collaborative and inclusive, with the ability to develop partnerships and make best use of advanced analytics, forecasting and emerging technologies.
For further information, please contact the hiring manager, Jonathan Luff, Group Director of Applications , via [email protected]
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Masters Degree or equivalent in numerical subject, and evidence of continuing professional development
- Extensive experience working within 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 these to 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 different technologies in a development environment using HL7 standards
- Thorough knowledge in securing and auditing best practices within application development
Desirable
- Evidence of working towards a post graduate qualification such as MBCS (Member of the British Computer Society) or other technical certification
- Experience of budget management
- Experience of supplier management
- Experience of full end to end software development using Microsoft and Web Technologies (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript).
- Formal project management experience
- Working knowledge of design architecture, data warehousing, and analytical methods
- Knowledge of using Oracle SQL
- Knowledge of robotic process automation
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Masters Degree or equivalent in numerical subject, and evidence of continuing professional development
- Extensive experience working within 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 these to 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 different technologies in a development environment using HL7 standards
- Thorough knowledge in securing and auditing best practices within application development
Desirable
- Evidence of working towards a post graduate qualification such as MBCS (Member of the British Computer Society) or other technical certification
- Experience of budget management
- Experience of supplier management
- Experience of full end to end software development using Microsoft and Web Technologies (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript).
- Formal project management experience
- Working knowledge of design architecture, data warehousing, and analytical methods
- Knowledge of using Oracle SQL
- Knowledge of robotic process automation
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospital/ Royal United Hospitals Bath/ Salisbury Foundation Trust
Swindon / Bath / Salisbury
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospital/ Royal United Hospitals Bath/ Salisbury Foundation Trust
Swindon / Bath / Salisbury
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Group Director of Applications
Jonathan Luff
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
249 - 8165876-2
Job locations
Great Western Hospital/ Royal United Hospitals Bath/ Salisbury Foundation Trust
Swindon / Bath / Salisbury
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
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