Ultralinq HL7 Reporting Project Lead

Overview A leading UK diagnostics and imaging provider is seeking an experienced Ultralinq HL7 Reporting Project Lead to deliver a critical digital reporting programme within its Imaging & Reporting portfolio. This role will lead the end-to-end delivery of new HL7-based textual and PDF echocardiography reporting, integrating Ultralinq with PAS and Trust systems via Mirth Integration Engine. The programme is clinically critical and delivery-focused, requiring strong technical leadership alongside robust clinical safety and operational readiness. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery Own delivery from initiation through to operational handover and hypercare Maintain delivery artefacts including roadmap, RAID, reporting and governance packs Lead multi-disciplinary working groups across digital, clinical, and supplier teams Requirements, Design & Traceability Oversee workflow mapping and requirements definition Ensure traceability from requirements through design, testing, and release Own key design artefacts including HL7 specifications, mappings, and runbooks HL7 & Integration Oversight Lead delivery of HL7 v2 ORU messaging from Ultralinq Oversee Mirth channel design, validation, transformation, and routing Coordinate PAS and downstream Trust integrations Testing & Clinical Safety Define and lead the testing strategy including automated regression testing Own the clinical safety case and hazard log Ensure compliance with DCB0129 / DCB0160 Operational Readiness & Change Establish monitoring, dashboards, support models, and runbooks Coordinate training for clinical teams, IT Ops, and integration engineers Lead early-life support and stabilisation Vendor & Stakeholder Management Manage delivery across multiple suppliers and Trust stakeholders Support Trust onboarding, HL7 validation, and go-live readiness Essential Skills & Experience Proven leadership of healthcare integration or digital health programmes Strong HL7 v2 and Mirth Integration Engine expertise Experience delivering middleware-driven integrations Solid understanding of clinical workflows Experience with automated testing and observability Strong knowledge of clinical safety, IG, and security frameworks Experience with imaging or reporting systems HL7, Mirth, PRINCE2 or Agile qualifications Prior NHS / Trust integration experience *Rates depend on experience and client requirements