Solution Architect
Job in
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, SY7, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-12
Listing for:
National Health Service
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-12
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT Consultant, Change Management, Business Systems & Technology Analysis, Systems Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job summary
Lead the design, assurance and governance of end-to-end solution architectures across a complex and evolving healthcare systems landscape
Translate strategic business requirements into scalable, interoperable and secure technology solutions that align with organisational priorities
Provide architectural leadership across multiple programmes and change initiatives, ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and long-term digital strategy
Design and assure integrations across clinical, operational and corporate systems, ensuring data flows, interoperability and resilience requirements are met
Develop and maintain architecture artefacts including system maps, integration diagrams, data flows, option appraisals and target-state architectures
Support organisational growth, mergers and service integration through flexible architecture approaches that enable rapid onboarding and system rationalisation
Work closely with innovation, clinical and operational teams to evaluate emerging technologies and develop viable, scalable solutions
Lead and develop the Business Analysis function, ensuring high-quality requirements gathering, process analysis and business partnering across the organisation
Ensure solutions appropriately address cyber security, information governance, clinical safety, accessibility and operational resilience requirements.
Maintain a hands-on and pragmatic approach, contributing directly to programme delivery.
Main duties of the jobThe Solution Architect is responsible for shaping, assuring and governing end-to-end technology solutions across a complex healthcare systems landscape. Acting as the bridge between clinical, operational and IM&T teams, the role translates business priorities and service challenges into scalable, secure and interoperable technology solutions that support Cora Health's strategic objectives.
In addition to leading solution architecture activities, the postholder will provide professional leadership for the Business Analysis capability, ensuring business requirements are robust, traceable and aligned to successful delivery outcomes. The role plays a key position in reducing technical debt, promoting reuse and standardisation, influencing technology investment decisions, and ensuring solutions deliver measurable value for patients, colleagues and the organisation.
About us Connect Health and Healthshare have come together as one organisation - Cora Health - combining our decades of experience in providing healthcare services on behalf of the NHSDetails
Date posted
04 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other Salary
55,000 to 65,000 a year
Contract Permanent Working pattern
Full-time
Reference numberHEOF
572AJ
ob locations
Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and WearNE
12 8EU
United Kingdom Job description
Job responsibilities
Proven experience operating as a Solution Architect or equivalent role within a complex technology environment
Strong architectural design capability, with experience creating end-to-end solutions that balance strategic direction with practical delivery
Excellent business analysis and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate business needs into deliverable technology solutions
Experience leading, coaching or developing Business Analysts and embedding high-quality analysis practices
Strong understanding of integrations, interoperability, data flows, non-functional requirements and enterprise technology environments
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders, clinicians, operational colleagues and technical teams
Experience evaluating supplier solutions, supporting procurement activity and providing technical assurance and governance
Knowledge of healthcare systems, interoperability standards, clinical safety considerations and regulated environments would be highly advantageous
Strategic thinker with strong systems-thinking capability, able to identify opportunities for simplification, standardisation and long-term value creation
Resilient, collaborative and outcome-focused, with a passion for delivering technology-enabled change that improves services and patient outcomes
TOGAF, BCS Solution Architecture, Business Analysis or similar professional qualifications are desirable but not essential
Job description
Job responsibilities
Proven experience operating as a Solution Architect or equivalent role within a complex technology environment
Strong architectural design capability, with experience creating end-to-end solutions that balance strategic direction with practical delivery
Excellent business analysis and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate business needs into deliverable technology solutions
Experience leading, coaching or developing Business Analysts and embedding high-quality analysis practices
Strong understanding of integrations, interoperability, data flows, non-functional requirements and enterprise technology environments
Excellent communication and…
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