The Software Development and Integration manager will be responsible for the development and delivery of internally developed systems, integration and database structures to support internally developed and managed operational business and/or clinical systems.
The role will support the development of systems to enable efficient digital systems to record electronic data across the organisation as well as those used across the wider ICS partner organisations and be responsible for strategic planning across a number of specialised areas within this area of responsibility.
The Software Development and Integration Manager will ensure any upgrades required to or affecting systems managed or integrated within area of responsibility are tested thoroughly. This also includes overseeing the design, planning, configuration testing and implementation phase are documented, robust and accessible to meet the requirements of the service, as well as ensuring robust contingency plan is in place for continuity of internally developed systems., + The role will provide the expertise in software development and integration and regularly review the toolset used across the team, as well as new opportunities to ensure that the functionality of internally developed systems are utilised to maximise the benefits to users and support delivery of trust business objectives.
+ To provide leadership in the operational management, implementation, maintenance of software development and integration projects assisting in the provision of continuous and acceptable service to users,
+ To lead the team tasks as well as co-ordinate project resource, develop training programmes, recruitment, disciplinary and appraisal processes as required.
+ To be the Trust expert in Software Development (including web development, database structures and integration tools) and support the project management and implementation of Trust wide IT systems which are consistent with the Trust's strategic direction, ensuring that these comply with national guidance, informing the organisation and taking appropriate action to ensure compliance.
+ To identify and develop areas across the Trust where internal developed systems or team skills can be utilised to improve business processes and lead to increased efficiency., 1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
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