Job summary
The IT Department is responsible for delivering Information Technology to the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. In addition, IT is responsible for delivering revenue generating IT services to other NHS organisations and private enterprises involved in the delivery of healthcare. IT supports approximately 10,000 users and services are delivered from two datacentres.
The post holder will have acute or equivalent sector healthcare and/or pharmacy/radiology/other AHP experience with excellent organisational skills and experience in robust quality management systems.
This is an exceptional opportunity for applicants to build upon or start a career in clinical informatics. Previous experience in healthcare information technology (HIT) is not essential, although a reasonable level of IT literacy is required. Experience in using electronic health IT systems is highly valuable. The successful candidate will exhibit problem solving skills, an interest in evidence-based practice and a can-do attitude.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Configuration Analyst will be an experienced professional; their primary responsibility is to work as part of the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Configuration Team and programme leadership to manage the delivery of clinical configuration and validation activities for healthcare IT systems at DGFT.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree level clinical/diagnostic/nursing/AHP academic qualification or equivalent sufficient experience in an IT role within healthcare
Desirable
- Professional registration in a clinical area (e.g. GMC, GPhC, NMC)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
- Writing and maintaining SOPS, reports and performing audits
Desirable
- Specialist Acute hospital (secondary care) experience
Trust Vision & Values
Essential
- We would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Use of databases and the internet for research and retrieval of information
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal skills
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Awareness of specific healthcare/clinical related applications such as PAS (Patient Administration System), EPR (Electronic Patient Record
- Knowledge of healthcare/clinical processes and organizational structures
- Knowledge of business change process analysis and design techniques
- Evidence of commitment to continuing education
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific healthcare/clinical related applications such as PAS (Patient Administration System), EPR (Electronic Patient Record
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays where required
- Able to commute to meet the demands of the post
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage time/set priorities
- Commitment to own training and training of others
Physical Skills
Essential
- IT literate - proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Teams
- Able to work with large amounts of data
Desirable
- Experience with process mapping and other business analysis techniques
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Negotiation & influencing of other health care professionals
- Enthusiastic personality
- Motivated and a desire to enhance the service
- Professional attitude
- Self-motivating within the workplace
- Good team worker also able to work alone and supervise others where necessary
- Good written/oral communication skills with all grades of healthcare professionals
- Professional attitude
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree level clinical/diagnostic/nursing/AHP academic qualification or equivalent sufficient experience in an IT role within healthcare
Desirable
- Professional registration in a clinical area (e.g. GMC, GPhC, NMC)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
- Writing and maintaining SOPS, reports and performing audits
Desirable
- Specialist Acute hospital (secondary care) experience
Trust Vision & Values
Essential
- We would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Use of databases and the internet for research and retrieval of information
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal skills
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Awareness of specific healthcare/clinical related applications such as PAS (Patient Administration System), EPR (Electronic Patient Record
- Knowledge of healthcare/clinical processes and organizational structures
- Knowledge of business change process analysis and design techniques
- Evidence of commitment to continuing education
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific healthcare/clinical related applications such as PAS (Patient Administration System), EPR (Electronic Patient Record
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays where required
- Able to commute to meet the demands of the post
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage time/set priorities
- Commitment to own training and training of others
Physical Skills
Essential
- IT literate - proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Teams
- Able to work with large amounts of data
Desirable
- Experience with process mapping and other business analysis techniques
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Negotiation & influencing of other health care professionals
- Enthusiastic personality
- Motivated and a desire to enhance the service
- Professional attitude
- Self-motivating within the workplace
- Good team worker also able to work alone and supervise others where necessary
- Good written/oral communication skills with all grades of healthcare professionals
- Professional attitude
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).
