Are you ready to join a team of experts transforming healthcare technology across England? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on the health of the nation & improve outcomes for patients nationwide? Given the wide range of services we support we're looking for Solution Architects with experience in areas such as cloud-based systems, big data and analytics, next-generation networks, APIs, platforms, cyber security, and digital strategy development. If that sounds like you, we may have the perfect opportunity. Our work directly benefits patients & NHS staff at a national scale. This is an exciting time to join NHS England as a Solution Architect. With the recent publication of the NHS 10-Year Plan - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-year-health-plan-for-england-fit-for-the-future - digital transformation is at the heart of how we\'ll reshape services. The Solution Architecture function delivers a range of services to internal & external stakeholders, including architecture design, technical consultancy & ownership of large-scale NHS programmes. As a Solution Architect, you\'ll typically support a Senior Architect on national systems or domains such as the NHS App.

What’s in it for you

• Be part of a dynamic team using data & digital technology to transform health and care.
• Build experience in a role where your work has a direct and positive impact.
• Access a wide range of learning & development opportunities to support your personal & professional growth.

Main duties of the job

• Applications - Work on the next generation of NHS England applications, including the NHS App, NHS.uk, Urgent & Emergency Care, and General Practice. Help deliver solutions that benefit both end users and the public.
• Security - Influence stakeholders on the value of Security Architecture in a complex, regulated environment. Ensure data is handled securely and digital services operate with integrity and efficiency.
• Infrastructure - Contribute to our sustainable hybrid cloud strategy, support next-gen network innovations, and help drive digital collaboration through the Microsoft arrangement.
• Platforms - Develop the next generation of NHS England\'s application services, APIs, event-driven systems, and registries. These national platforms share data, improve healthcare, and save lives.
• As a key member of the architecture team, your responsibilities will include:
• Taking ownership of specific architecture components, ensuring alignment with standards and enterprise frameworks
• Collaborating within agile teams alongside service designers, user researchers, engineers, and clinicians
• Acting as a technical contact point for stakeholders and suppliers.

NHS England board purpose

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.