Integrations Developer

This role also incorporates the need to provide support to users on various applications, training and demonstration of systems and the need to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical staff., + Integration Development: Develop and support the Trust's integration links using standards like HL7, FHIR, and SOAP, utilising the Mirth Integration Engine to ensure seamless data flow across systems.
+ Application Development: Support the development of bespoke applications using technologies such as SQL, ASP.NET, .NET Core, React and React Native.
+ Database Management: Use SQL, complex stored procedures, views, and triggers to access data in data warehouses. Design and develop corporate and clinical databases utilising SQL Server or similar database management software.
+ Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Undertake RPA projects to automate processes within the Trust, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual workload., + Development and support of the Trust's integration links using a wide range of standards and tools such as HL7, FHIR, SOAP utilising Mirth Integration engine.
+ Support the development of bespoke application development using SQL, ASP.NET, .NET Core, React and React Native.
+ Undertaking Robotic Process Automation projects to help the trust achieve system automations.
+ Work with the MPFT data warehouse function to ensure consistency of data capture.
+ Analysis and interpretation of user requirements into technical requirements with associated documentation.
+ Produce updated documentation on technical solution proposals, requirements, functional specifications and change requests.
+ Support the application development team's servers including the deployment of new software, troubleshooting and correcting errors as well as planned maintenance.
+ Support and facilitate the transition from legacy systems to new systems. This includes working closely with various Trust teams to maintain system stability and addressing technical debt to ensure a seamless and reliable transition.
+ Participate when required in the planning meetings and user groups for services both internal and external to the organisation.
+ Contribute towards defining Service Level Agreements and maintenance procedures for the in-house development of Applications.
+ Contribute to the development and implementation of the information technology components of the Trust's Infrastructure Strategy.
+ Contribute to the development of training material and user guides and the delivery of such materials to end users.
+ Assist the project / programme managers, clinical staff and Head of Applications Development in developing delivery timeframes by identifying key development activities, and technical dependencies and risks.
+ In conjunction with the project managers, to ensure processes are in place to track progress, change control, benefits realisation and risks in relation to projects and programmes of work.
+ Maintain an awareness of the latest software tools, keeping up to date with technological sources and innovations.
Decisions and judgements
+ Plan and prioritise workload using appropriate software tools to meet the demands of the business.
+ Analyse and interpret user needs to develop systems and reporting solutions.
+ Responsible for simplifying and streamlining processes and ways of working.
+ Propose new ways of working where necessary.
Communications and relationships
+ Communicate highly complex information some of which may be sensitive or contentious with both internal staff and customer representatives.
+ Communicate with non-IM&T staff at all levels to resolve user problems with applications.
+ Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Physical demands of the job
+ Demonstrate advanced keyboard skills, ensuring data entry is both accurate and timely.
+ Using VDU equipment for most of the working day.
+ Work within normal office conditions visiting computer centres as necessary.
+ Lift and manoeuvre light goods and equipment in accordance with the manual handling regulations and good practice.
+ Light physical effort such as sitting, walking or standing.
+ Driving or travelling to MPFT sites within Staffordshire and nationally, as required.
Most challenging/difficult parts of the job
+ Maintaining concentration when working on ICT issues which may be of a complex nature or multithreaded e.g. designing complex software systems, formation of technical specifications and presentations.
+ May be required to handle interruptions during times of concentration so as to be able to deal with staff/customer queries.
+ Finding and fixing bugs in complex software solutions.

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
+ Supporting your career development and progression
+ Excellent NHS Pension scheme
+ Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
+ Options for flexible working
+ Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
+ Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
+ If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
+ Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
+ Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
+ Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
+ Free car parking at all trust sites
+ Free flu vaccinations every year
+ Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications