Job summary
EPR Senior Configuration Analyst (Genetics)
This is an exciting new opportunity to work closely with the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and Genetics team on a new NHS England initiative for a National Genomic Order Management System. (Alpha phase)
Genetics is a rapidly expanding and innovative area of medicine, underpinning new treatments,technologies, and approaches to managing patients with a wide variety including cancer, rare diseases and common conditions such as hypercholesterolaemia. Over time, genomics will inform more and more treatment decisions made by clinicians.
NHS England's ambition is to enable the NHS to harness the power of genomic technology and science to be the first national health care system to offer consistent and equitable genomic testing for the people of England. To deliver this commitment and application of genomic technologies NHS Englandestablished a network of 7 Genomic Medicine Services (GMSs) comprised of a Genomic Laboratory Hub (GLH) and partner Genomic Medicine Service Alliances (GMSA).
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Indy Dhaliwal (Deputy Head of Design and Delivery) Inderjit Dhaliwal Inderjit.Dhaliwal@gosh.nhs.uk or Dil Chowdhury-Mahi (NT GLH SeniorProject Manager) Dilruba.chowdhury-mahi@gosh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
This role is for a diligent EPR Analyst to join the North Thames Genomics team for a 12-month fixedterm contract to support the Alpha phase of a National Genomic order management system.
Currently genomic test requests vary nationally. Whilst some regions have incorporated electronictest requests, predominantly most requesters rely on paper-based processes.The NHS England Genomics Unit (NHSE GU) have an ambition to introduce an electronic ordermanagement system. It is envisaged this system will include the transfer of data between the orderingorganisation and the organisation where the lab is based via a 'central broker'. This includes placingthe order in the home EPR system, the delivery of the test request to the laboratory where thegenomic testing will be done, sample status, test status updates and delivery of the report(s).
The EPR Analyst will play a crucial role in developing the EPR/ LIMS for the Trust in order to connect with the central broker. It is a very exciting time to join the Trust and be part of the first ever national electric test ordering system for genomics.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values ? Always welcoming ? Always helpful ? Always expert ? Always one team
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- IT qualification in MS Office or equivalent experience
- PRINCE2 Foundation level
- Epic Certification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge / experience of EHR
- Excellent operational or clinical knowledge of one or more specific areas including knowledge of relevant operational policies and procedures
Desirable
- Epic Certification/Proficiency
- Previous Laboratory Experience
- Experience of supervising or line-managing staff, including contributing to or performing appraisals
- Experience of supporting change management
- Understanding of Information Governance
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels in the organisation, including clinical staff and managerial staff as well as with external suppliers
- Intermediate knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Able to prioritise tasks to achieve deadlines whilst working under pressure and with frequent interruptions
- Ability to impart knowledge and/or present to others in a clear and concise manner
- Able to cope with unpredictable and intense situations
- Able to lead meetings, resolve conflicts, maintain issues lists and work to a project plan
- Able to work collaboratively with own team members as well as those in other application teams
- Good analytical and project management skills
- Confident in working with, negotiating with and motivating clinical staff, medical consultants and/or other senior managers
- Ability to make decisions based on complex facts or situations requiring analysis, interpretation or comparison of a range of options
Desirable
- Ability to present and argue a case confidently and persuasively
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values ? Always welcoming ? Always helpful ? Always expert ? Always one team
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- IT qualification in MS Office or equivalent experience
- PRINCE2 Foundation level
- Epic Certification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge / experience of EHR
- Excellent operational or clinical knowledge of one or more specific areas including knowledge of relevant operational policies and procedures
Desirable
- Epic Certification/Proficiency
- Previous Laboratory Experience
- Experience of supervising or line-managing staff, including contributing to or performing appraisals
- Experience of supporting change management
- Understanding of Information Governance
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels in the organisation, including clinical staff and managerial staff as well as with external suppliers
- Intermediate knowledge of IT systems and software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Able to prioritise tasks to achieve deadlines whilst working under pressure and with frequent interruptions
- Ability to impart knowledge and/or present to others in a clear and concise manner
- Able to cope with unpredictable and intense situations
- Able to lead meetings, resolve conflicts, maintain issues lists and work to a project plan
- Able to work collaboratively with own team members as well as those in other application teams
- Good analytical and project management skills
- Confident in working with, negotiating with and motivating clinical staff, medical consultants and/or other senior managers
- Ability to make decisions based on complex facts or situations requiring analysis, interpretation or comparison of a range of options
Desirable
- Ability to present and argue a case confidently and persuasively
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
