Job summary
We are looking for a Band 5 Applications Analyst to join our team, who will to maintain and develop the Trust's clinical applications.
The post holder will be working predominantly within the Diagnostics workstream, configuring pathology, radiology, investigations and referrals, as well as analysing and interpreting current clinical workflows and designing solutions utilising the clinical system's advanced functionality.
Main duties of the job
This is a key role in the configuration of the Trust's clinical applications. The emphasis will be to take a creative and visionary approach to the design and build of the clinical applications, using a core configuration tools (SQL, C# or SSRS skills are not required).
An important aspect of the role includes the analysis and interpretation of current work flows and practices, working in partnership with clinical services. You will be self-directed, tenacious, yet able to work as a key member of a multidisciplinary team with a flexible approach.
Please note: this role is office based at Turnpike House with occasional requirements to visit the main hospital sites.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree level (or equivalent) or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
- English and Maths qualifications
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent
- Healthcare professional qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Microsoft Office Package Keyboard experience
- Knowledge and expertise in a range of work procedures and practices
- Proven track record of working as part of a team
- Can demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work to agreed goals, in a selfdirected and professional manner
- Ability to plan, document and prioritise own workload, in a proactive manner
- Able to produce high quality work to tight timescales and able to meet specific deadlines
Desirable
- Experience within a clinical area/department
- Experience as an EPR or IT analyst
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to deliver effective training to staff members within the Trust and partner organisations
- Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Ability to plan, document and prioritise own workload, in a proactive manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree level (or equivalent) or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
- English and Maths qualifications
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent
- Healthcare professional qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Microsoft Office Package Keyboard experience
- Knowledge and expertise in a range of work procedures and practices
- Proven track record of working as part of a team
- Can demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work to agreed goals, in a selfdirected and professional manner
- Ability to plan, document and prioritise own workload, in a proactive manner
- Able to produce high quality work to tight timescales and able to meet specific deadlines
Desirable
- Experience within a clinical area/department
- Experience as an EPR or IT analyst
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to deliver effective training to staff members within the Trust and partner organisations
- Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Ability to plan, document and prioritise own workload, in a proactive manner
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).