Solution Architect (XN09)
Job summary
Expected Shortlisting Date
26/01/2026
Planned Interview Date
02/02/2026
Are you ready to use your Solution Analyst skills in a way that makes a positive impact on peoples lives? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to become a member of our DIT team within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Your role will help mature our architectural capability, establishing best practice guidance, providing hands-on support, upskilling and mentorship to our technical teams, conducting analysis and impact assessments. Acting as a key liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, you'll translate complex digital concepts into accessible language and ensure seamless communication
Working collaboratively to identify and agree possible solutions with key stakeholders and supporting delivery of a wide range of exciting digital projects across the Trust, to improve clinical operations and driving value for money from the Trusts investment in technology.
In return, we can offer you a varied, interesting, and challenging role working as part of a fantastic team and offering all the support you need to learn at pace and achieve your career ambitions.
Main duties of the job
You will play a key role in the Projects and Programmes Team within Digital Solutions, undertaking impact assessments for new requests for work and support delivery of DIT Projects as well as taking responsibility for analysis of Technical requirements to deliver effective IT Solutions, in collaboration with DIT Partners and the wider trust, in line with Trusts Information strategy.
You will work as part of our multi-professional workforce providing digital solutions. You will develop effective and valued relationships with colleagues not only in DIT but with Stakeholders across the Trust.
About us
DIT at LTHT is a highly motivated and inclusive place to work. We hold our Leeds Way Values in high esteem and respect all colleagues. Within the trust we are always looking to improve and give the best service possible, and we are looking for individuals with the same drive to join us.
DIT look after the Trusts information technology, responsible for delivering and embedding the latest digital innovations, finding the right hardware and software to meet business needs, turning information into insight and everything in between. Its an exciting time to join us, as we offer varied and rewarding opportunities.
Wed love to consider your application if you want to be a part of delivering operational services that allow patients to be treated effectively across Leeds.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see supporting documents for full Job Description with further information on requirements of the role, the department and workflows and full person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent higher education
- Architecture Certification
- ITIL
- Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent
Experience
- Provide an example where you have successfully redesigned and reconfigured a service or multiple services.
- What processes and methodologies did you apply, and how did they contribute to achieving positive outcomes.
- Provide an example of when you have presented highly complex information and strategic plans to a diverse group of stakeholders, including both internal and external parties.
Skills & behaviours
- Provide an example of when you have presented highly complex information and strategic plans to a diverse group of stakeholders, including both internal and external parties
- Provide an example of your solution architect experience in long-term and strategic planning, ensuring alignment with the organisations aims, policies and strategic direction
Additional Requirements
- Provide an example of a solution you developed where there was no precedent and conflicting opinions existed. How did you approach the situation, and what was the outcome?
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/