• About The Role

As the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions, our Digital team at InHealth continues to grow, to support our expanding range of services. Our Digital team is second to none, and InHealth is proud to be a great place to work.

We’re looking for a Principal Integration Engineer to lead the design and development of robust clinical system integrations that directly enhance patient care and service efficiency.

This is more than just a technical role - you’ll be hands-on with Mirth Connect , scripting JavaScript transformations, ensuring HL7 and DICOM workflows run smoothly, and working closely with clinicians, solution architects, and operational teams. If you thrive on solving complex data challenges and want your work to truly make a difference in people 's lives, this role is for you.

You’ll join a driven team, dedicated to transforming healthcare through seamless digital solutions. As a senior member of the integration team, you will design, maintain, and enhance the integrations that connect multiple clinical systems, ensuring patient data is shared accurately and efficiently. You’ll work in a collaborative, supportive environment that values technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are flexible on locations and happy for you to be based anywhere in the country. This is a remote role, with occasional travel.

What you will do:

• Lead technical delivery of integrations using Mirth Connect, with a focus on HL7, DICOM, and emerging standards like FHIR.
• Script, configure, and troubleshoot data flows across clinical systems to ensure accurate, secure, and timely information exchange.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams , translating high-level designs into operational interfaces.
• Diagnose and resolve complex integration issues , optimising performance and maintaining high availability.
• Champion compliance and governance with healthcare regulations, maintaining documentation and data integrity at all times.
• Mentor and elevate the team , setting the standard for coding, testing and interface design, sharing knowledge on HL7, DICOM, JavaScript and Mirth Connect best practices.

About you:

• Extensive Integration Engineering Background

•  * A proven history of configuring and optimising Mirth Connect channels, employing JavaScript for HL7, DICOM, and potentially FHIR transformations.
  

• Familiarity with XML / JSON for message validation and data handling; experience with radiology systems (e.g. RIS/PACS) is a bonus.
• Modern Engineering Practices

•  * Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. JavaScript, Python), agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git).
  

• Experience with RESTful APIs is desirable, facilitating broader interoperability where needed.
• High-Performance & Reliable Data Flows

•  * Expertise in scaling solutions for large DICOM images or high-volume HL7 traffic, minimising disruption to clinical services.
  

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

•  * A track record of working effectively with clinical, architectural, and operational teams, integrating diverse insights into your designs.
  

• Mentorship & Coaching

•  * Demonstrable aptitude for guiding other engineers, offering best-practice code reviews and strategic advice on data mappings and interface structure.
  

• Security & Governance Awareness

•  * A solid understanding of healthcare data protection regulations, patient confidentiality standards, and how these impact system integrations.
  

What’s in it for you

We offer a fantastic benefits package, which is available through a mobile-enabled rewards platform, called InJoy. This is your place to access thousands of offers and discounts on a wide range of products and services relating to: fashion, travel, eating out, technology, leisure and more!

In addition to this, we also offer:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous company contribution pension scheme
• Private medical insurance options
• Life assurance
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to a dedicated well-being hub and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Monthly award programme and online peer-to-peer recognition
• Long service recognition, with vouchers and additional annual leave
• Refer a friend bonus
• Discounts on InHealth’s healthcare services
• Smart tech, Cycle to Work and thousands of discounts and cashback options
• Paid-for professional memberships and more!

Making sure our people are happy at work is one of our main priorities, which means giving them as many opportunities as we can to support their personal and professional growth. We also have an innovative approach to personal and professional development, helping you to be the best version of you and giving you a real career pathway.

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About Us

InHealth is the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.

As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Our mission is to provide high-quality services within local communities to over 7 million patients by 2030. We are committed to ensuring that patients receive a positive experience, maintaining a 97% patient satisfaction rate.