Job Description

Band 8B Software Development and Integration Manager
Previous applicants need not apply
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.
Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us
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.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details
Date posted
01 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
62,215 to 72,293 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
205-6963326-B
Job locations
Royal Stoke
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• oQualification in Management, Leadership or innovation
• oEvidence of continuing professional development, either academic (e.g., MSc) or in an industry standard qualification (e.g., MSCD).
• oRelevant first degree or equivalent experience in digital solutions (web/database/integration)

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential

• oDesigning and implementing complex solution architecture
• oDeploying, configuring, and managing software database and integration solutions design and development
• oDiagnosing and resolving software solutions, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime and ensure system stability
• comprehensive documentation of applications including design, deployment and testing
• oTeam Leadership and Mentoring: Providing technical guidance and mentorship to Network/Telephony engineers and support to software, database and integration developers
• oExperience of being responsible for financial or physical assets.
• oExperience of clinical practices and working within specialist environments

Personal Qualities
Essential

• oPositive mindset in respect of supporting organisational change; learning, and continuous improvement.
• oEffective interpersonal and ointrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self- regulation.
• oTakes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agree objectives.
• oConsistently professional, collaborative, and compassionate in their approach.
• oWorks with patients and people at the fore - operates to a customer service ethos.
• oActs to support and enable effective teamwork.
• oDelivers work of consistent and predictable high quality
• oThere is a frequent requirement for prolonged concentration when facilitating.
• oEmotional effort: the post holder will at times be exposed to distressing and emotional circumstances.
• oAbility to travel to and work across multiple sites.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• oQualification in Management, Leadership or innovation
• oEvidence of continuing professional development, either academic (e.g., MSc) or in an industry standard qualification (e.g., MSCD).
• oRelevant first degree or equivalent experience in digital solutions (web/database/integration)

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential

• oDesigning and implementing complex solution architecture
• oDeploying, configuring, and managing software database and integration solutions design and development
• oDiagnosing and resolving software solutions, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime and ensure system stability
• comprehensive documentation of applications including design, deployment and testing
• oTeam Leadership and Mentoring: Providing technical guidance and mentorship to Network/Telephony engineers and support to software, database and integration developers
• oExperience of being responsible for financial or physical assets.
• oExperience of clinical practices and working within specialist environments

Personal Qualities
Essential

• oPositive mindset in respect of supporting organisational change; learning, and continuous improvement.
• oEffective interpersonal and ointrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self- regulation.
• oTakes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agree objectives.
• oConsistently professional, collaborative, and compassionate in their approach.
• oWorks with patients and people at the fore - operates to a customer service ethos.
• oActs to support and enable effective teamwork.
• oDelivers work of consistent and predictable high quality
• oThere is a frequent requirement for prolonged concentration when facilitating.
• oEmotional effort: the post holder will at times be exposed to distressing and emotional circumstances.
• oAbility to travel to and work across multiple sites.

Skills Required