Job summary
The Electronic Patient Records (EPR) programme is a new transformation programme at UHSx. The objective of the programme is to improve the digital capabilities at the Trust to enable all patients to have a digital health record. The programme will also ensure the Trust meets the NHSe digital framework capabilities. The programme will oversee the implementation of new applications (for example eNoting, a single portal, flow modules and a Trust wide eDMS).
Main duties of the job
The programme will be supported by a programme team who are local Trust experts in delivering change enabled by IT. The clinical redesign and engagement lead will be a key member of the EPR programme team.
The clinical redesign and engagement lead join a small EPR programme team (but one expected to grow). The successful candidate will be a conduit between the project team and the clinical users. Their role will be to engage and communicate with clinical teams to ensure clinical teams are engaged in the EPR programme and that there needs are reflected within the programme.
The clinical redesign and engagement lead will be key to understanding the benefits and opportunities that EPR could enable. They will work to quantify these benefits and to map the associated process change required to deliver these benefits.
Activities will align to the project plan. It will involve a mix of on-site engagement, workshop, observations and meeting in addition to virtual activities such as workshops and meets via teams. The times of day hour worked are flexible recognising that this will benefit the programme and also perhaps the successful candidate.
There is a requirement for solid IT knowledge but no specific equipment requirements.
About us
The successful candidate will work alongside all members of the EPR project team and the wider IT team. In additional to relationships with UHSx clinical staff other key relationships will be with the EPR programme manager, the communications lead, the lead chief information officer and the IT technical teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Process mapping, eye for detail and ability to translate clinical requirements into IT specifications is key. Lateral thinking to identify risks and opportunities is vital as is the ability to work autonomously and proactively. The candidate will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic.
The EPR programme has limited project admin support and therefore the successful candidate will be required to self-manage most admin elements of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Process mapping, eye for detail and ability to translate clinical requirements into IT specifications is key. Lateral thinking to identify risks and opportunities is vital as is the ability to work autonomously and proactively. The candidate will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic.
The EPR programme has limited project admin support and therefore the successful candidate will be required to self-manage most admin elements of the role.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Basic Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
- Digital Clinical Safety Practitioner training course
Desirable
- Clinical engagement activities
- Programme and project management
- Process mapping
- IT requirement gathering
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
Desirable
- IT skills
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of research
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Basic Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
- Digital Clinical Safety Practitioner training course
Desirable
- Clinical engagement activities
- Programme and project management
- Process mapping
- IT requirement gathering
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
Desirable
- IT skills
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of research
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
