Group Integration and Development Manager
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Swindon / Bath / Salisbury, SN3 6BB
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Integration and Development Manager to lead the integration and development functions across the Ho...
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.
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 Jonathan.Luff@nhs.net
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.
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
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
NHS organisation
This listing was structured from NHS Jobs. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.
Explore related