Group Integration and Development Manager


Location
Bath, England
Salary
£57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata
Profession
Manager
Grade
Band 8
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
03 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

10 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Masters Degree or equivalent in numerical subject, and evidence of continuing professional development

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Extensive experience working within a Software Development or Integration Team at a senior level in an Acute NHS Trust

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Experience of managing people and large teams in a technical department

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Experience of leading and effecting successful change

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Proven experience of resolving complex information issues and communicating these to staff at all levels

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Full IT service lifecycle exposure (ITIL).

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Expert Knowledge of Relational Database Development using Microsoft SQL, T-SQL and SSIS

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Expert Knowledge of Web Development using Microsoft .NET, HTML/CSS and JavaScript

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Detailed knowledge of interfacing with different technologies in a development environment using HL7 standards

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Thorough knowledge in securing and auditing best practices within application development

Desirable

8 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Evidence of working towards a post graduate qualification such as MBCS (Member of the British Computer Society) or other technical certification

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Experience of budget management

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Experience of supplier management

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Experience of full end to end software development using Microsoft and Web Technologies (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript).

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Formal project management experience

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Working knowledge of design architecture, data warehousing, and analytical methods

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Knowledge of using Oracle SQL

  • Knowledge, Training and Experience

    Knowledge of robotic process automation

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 Jonathan.Luff@nhs.net

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