Job summary
The Clinical Applications Team is responsible for controlling access to, and maintenance of, clinical information systems (including RiO) across Mental Health, Community Health, Community Forensic, Low Secure and Medium and High Secure Services.
We're looking for a conscientious individual to join us in this busy team. This post is an additional temporary resource in order to help us deliver the Digi-Care programme of work to improve our use of electronic patient records.
Main duties of the job
In this post, you will be involved in enabling, modifying and removing user access to clinical information systems; creating and updating the records of healthcare professionals and admin staff; and building and maintaining key elements within the system (such as wards, clinics and teams).
The successful candidate will need to be organised, highly computer literate, and familiar with RiO or an equivalent clinical information system (ideally from within a support or systems administration role). You will also need to have excellent communication skills and an ability and willingness to learn.
Within this role you will be required to prioritise your own workload and work well with conflicting deadlines.
The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of an NHS Trust, its organisational structure and information needs, as well as having knowledge and experience of working with Caldicott and DPA/GDPR principles.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification attached to the vacancy for more details of the job.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification attached to the vacancy for more details of the job.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- There is frequent requirement for sitting or standing in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working time at a workstation
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSE or equivalent passes including English and Maths at grade 'C' or above
- Advanced level of computer literacy, acquired through training to diploma level (or equivalent experience), especially with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
Contractual Requirements
Desirable
- Driving license is desirable but not essential
Training
Essential
- Willingness to attend training courses and User Groups, and support colleagues (in own team and others) in their development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS environment and working as part of a team
- Experience of Caldicott and GDPR
Desirable
- Experience of working for NHS within a HIS/IM&T team
- Experience of working in a customer care or service desk environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of RiO or equivalent patient information systems
- A thorough understanding of an NHS Trust, its organisational structure and information needs
Desirable
- Knowledge of Caldicott and GDPR issues and their application within an IT environment
- Knowledge of systems administration processes and requirements
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and work to team objectives/deadlines
- A methodical approach to developing, communicating and documenting good working practice
Desirable
- Experience of working with other agencies and staff at all levels
- Experience of working with other agencies and staff at all levels
Values
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- There is frequent requirement for sitting or standing in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working time at a workstation
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
Essential
- Minimum 5 GCSE or equivalent passes including English and Maths at grade 'C' or above
- Advanced level of computer literacy, acquired through training to diploma level (or equivalent experience), especially with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
Contractual Requirements
Desirable
- Driving license is desirable but not essential
Training
Essential
- Willingness to attend training courses and User Groups, and support colleagues (in own team and others) in their development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS environment and working as part of a team
- Experience of Caldicott and GDPR
Desirable
- Experience of working for NHS within a HIS/IM&T team
- Experience of working in a customer care or service desk environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of RiO or equivalent patient information systems
- A thorough understanding of an NHS Trust, its organisational structure and information needs
Desirable
- Knowledge of Caldicott and GDPR issues and their application within an IT environment
- Knowledge of systems administration processes and requirements
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and work to team objectives/deadlines
- A methodical approach to developing, communicating and documenting good working practice
Desirable
- Experience of working with other agencies and staff at all levels
- Experience of working with other agencies and staff at all levels
Values
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
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.
