Band 8a - Shared Patient Record Technical Systems Lead


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£59,798 to £67,020 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Watford, WD18 0HB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Sept 2026

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Summary

The post holder will provide technical leadership for the Hertfordshire and West Essex Shared Patient Record, ensuring the platform and its associated interoperability services remain secure, reliable and fit for purpose.Key duties will include: Leading the design, configuration, testing and implementation of system enhancements, integrations and new data-sharing capabilities. Acting as the technical subject matter expert for interoperability architecture, data flows, interfaces, APIs, FHIR, HL7 and GP Connect. Investigating and resolving complex technical incidents, system outages, data-quality issues and patient-matching exceptions. Managing technical testing, release management, upgrades and change assurance to minimise risk and maintain service continuity. Monitoring system performance, interface availability, access controls, audit requests, digital certificates and the Master Patient Index. Maintaining technical specifications, architecture diagrams, configuration records, operational procedures and support documentation. Managing relationships with Oracle Health Cerner and other suppliers, including incidents, service requests, releases and improvement plans. Coordinating the technical onboarding of new organisations, systems and data-sharing partners. Working collaboratively with clinical, operational, technical and information governance colleagues across partner organisations. Providing expert technical advice to governance groups and representing the system at local, regional and national interoperability forums. Supporting the development of future interoperability roadmaps, NHS App integration and emerging Single Patient Record priorities.

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