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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Integration Architect

The closing date is 10 November 2026

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Job summary

Help shape the future of digital healthcare

Our vision is to be a national and international leader in healthcare, rooted in our communities. We aim to deliver the best care by providing proactive, joined-up support for local people and specialist services for patients with the most complex health conditions. We also want to create the best possible experience for our staff and work positively with partner organisations to improve healthcare outcomes.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Integration Architect to support the continuing development, integration and improvement of our Electronic Patient Record, Oracle Cerner Millennium. You will combine strong technical expertise with excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills.

You would be taking on a technical role focused on shaping and delivering digital solutions that support safe, effective, and joined-up patient care. In this role, you will help us get the most from our EPR, improve the usability of our digital systems, and create a better experience for clinical and operational colleagues.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

Working collaboratively with different teams, you will contribute to the design, development, implementation, testing and ongoing management of the Trust's EPR and associated applications. You will also help develop new functionality and integrate additional products to improve clinical workflows and enhance patient safety.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AC-B8A-8257922

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Integration Architect, you will:

• Lead and contribute to the strategic design, development and management of the Trusts EPR.
• Undertake systems analysis, fault finding, technical design, programming, documentation and reporting.
• Translate user and business requirements into robust technical specifications and digital solutions.
• Work closely with Clinical Systems, Interfacing, ICT and operational teams to maintain consistent solution, database and software designs.
• Manage and allocate work to Junior Integration Architects and Analyst/Developers.
• Ensure solutions are modular, maintainable, clearly documented and appropriately tested.
• Promote consistent data definitions and standards across systems, supporting compliance with corporate and national requirements.
• Advise on the procurement, implementation, operation and maintenance of clinical computer systems.
• Evaluate third-party products and liaise with suppliers regarding support arrangements and commercial agreements.
• Manage assigned projects using PRINCE2 principles, balancing quality, budget and delivery timescales.
• Develop and deliver training, presentations and technical guidance for colleagues and system users.
• Contribute to solutions that improve efficiency, reduce waste and deliver cost savings.
• Provide leadership across technical work and projects, including out-of-hours support where required.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Integration Architect, you will:

• Lead and contribute to the strategic design, development and management of the Trusts EPR.
• Undertake systems analysis, fault finding, technical design, programming, documentation and reporting.
• Translate user and business requirements into robust technical specifications and digital solutions.
• Work closely with Clinical Systems, Interfacing, ICT and operational teams to maintain consistent solution, database and software designs.
• Manage and allocate work to Junior Integration Architects and Analyst/Developers.
• Ensure solutions are modular, maintainable, clearly documented and appropriately tested.
• Promote consistent data definitions and standards across systems, supporting compliance with corporate and national requirements.
• Advise on the procurement, implementation, operation and maintenance of clinical computer systems.
• Evaluate third-party products and liaise with suppliers regarding support arrangements and commercial agreements.
• Manage assigned projects using PRINCE2 principles, balancing quality, budget and delivery timescales.
• Develop and deliver training, presentations and technical guidance for colleagues and system users.
• Contribute to solutions that improve efficiency, reduce waste and deliver cost savings.
• Provide leadership across technical work and projects, including out-of-hours support where required.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to at least degree level or above in IT-related discipline or equivalent. oIn-depth specialist training in high-level computer programming or systems integration or systems architecture. oClear evidence of continued professional development. oSpecialist training in clinical systems development.

Desirable

• oLeadership/Management qualifications/training oPRINCE2 qualification oBe willing to undertake training as required to keep knowledge up to date.

Experience

Essential

• oSubstantial commercial experience in the following: oSystems Analysis oDatabase Design & Development oOracle SQL database oSQL Server 2019 (or later) oAdvance T-SQL, PL-SQL oProject Planning oClinical Systems development and integration oSubstantial commercial development experience oUML, business process mapping, flowcharts, process flow, data flow oManagement of staff/team

Desirable

• oETL, import & export large data into SQL Server/Oracle oExperience in Oracle Cerner Millennium would be a distinct advantage oCIS2, NHS Smartcard Connect oMPages, Custom MPages, PowerForms, PowerChart, PowerOrders, PowerPlans oDA2, Olympus, Cerner Command Language (CCL), EKM rules oPMOffice, RevCycle, PMDBConv, Clinical Workflows oAdvance T-SQL, PL-SQL o(Performance tuning, indexing, optimization, CTE, UDF, XML integration, dynamic SQL, cursors, data modelling, ERD, transaction management, error handling, isolation levels) oProgramming oASP.NET Web applications, SPA's, web sites (C# or VB) oWeb Services & Web API, REST architecture, OAuth1, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Identity Server oXML, XSLT, DHTML, JavaScript, JSON, AJAX, JQuery oHTML5 & CSS3 oAdaptive/responsive design

Knowledge

Essential

• oHighly specialist knowledge of clinical systems development. oHighly specialist knowledge of web development technologies. oSpecialist knowledge of databases. oExcellent understanding of middleware / interfacing of clinical systems and databases. oExcellent knowledge of web security and vulnerabilities oKnowledge or experience of Agile, Scrum, XP oTest-driven development, code refactoring and continuous integration

Desirable

• oGood understanding and knowledge of national programs, policy and strategy. oGood understanding and knowledge of Cerner Millenium Architecture oGood understanding and knowledge of Cerner Millenium Security and Workflow oGood understanding and knowledge of Information Governance and the Caldicott Principles, or knowledge of the Data Protection Act and handling confidential data.

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent programming skills. oExcellent troubleshooting and debugging skills oExcellent problem-solving skills oAdvanced use of MS Office suite. oExpert in systems analysis and design. oExcellent negotiation skills. oUnderstanding of the use of IT in the delivery of patient care. oAbility to interpret policy, legislation and national specifications. oManagement and mentoring of Junior staff.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to at least degree level or above in IT-related discipline or equivalent. oIn-depth specialist training in high-level computer programming or systems integration or systems architecture. oClear evidence of continued professional development. oSpecialist training in clinical systems development.

Desirable

• oLeadership/Management qualifications/training oPRINCE2 qualification oBe willing to undertake training as required to keep knowledge up to date.

Experience

Essential

• oSubstantial commercial experience in the following: oSystems Analysis oDatabase Design & Development oOracle SQL database oSQL Server 2019 (or later) oAdvance T-SQL, PL-SQL oProject Planning oClinical Systems development and integration oSubstantial commercial development experience oUML, business process mapping, flowcharts, process flow, data flow oManagement of staff/team

Desirable

• oETL, import & export large data into SQL Server/Oracle oExperience in Oracle Cerner Millennium would be a distinct advantage oCIS2, NHS Smartcard Connect oMPages, Custom MPages, PowerForms, PowerChart, PowerOrders, PowerPlans oDA2, Olympus, Cerner Command Language (CCL), EKM rules oPMOffice, RevCycle, PMDBConv, Clinical Workflows oAdvance T-SQL, PL-SQL o(Performance tuning, indexing, optimization, CTE, UDF, XML integration, dynamic SQL, cursors, data modelling, ERD, transaction management, error handling, isolation levels) oProgramming oASP.NET Web applications, SPA's, web sites (C# or VB) oWeb Services & Web API, REST architecture, OAuth1, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, Identity Server oXML, XSLT, DHTML, JavaScript, JSON, AJAX, JQuery oHTML5 & CSS3 oAdaptive/responsive design

Knowledge

Essential

• oHighly specialist knowledge of clinical systems development. oHighly specialist knowledge of web development technologies. oSpecialist knowledge of databases. oExcellent understanding of middleware / interfacing of clinical systems and databases. oExcellent knowledge of web security and vulnerabilities oKnowledge or experience of Agile, Scrum, XP oTest-driven development, code refactoring and continuous integration

Desirable

• oGood understanding and knowledge of national programs, policy and strategy. oGood understanding and knowledge of Cerner Millenium Architecture oGood understanding and knowledge of Cerner Millenium Security and Workflow oGood understanding and knowledge of Information Governance and the Caldicott Principles, or knowledge of the Data Protection Act and handling confidential data.

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent programming skills. oExcellent troubleshooting and debugging skills oExcellent problem-solving skills oAdvanced use of MS Office suite. oExpert in systems analysis and design. oExcellent negotiation skills. oUnderstanding of the use of IT in the delivery of patient care. oAbility to interpret policy, legislation and national specifications. oManagement and mentoring of Junior staff.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

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

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Integration Architect

Mumtaz Riaz

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AC-B8A-8257922

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

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