Job summary
UCLH are looking to recruit an enthusiastic project specialist with an interest in digital healthcare to support the Trust in implementing an Epic Connect programme at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH). This role is available as a fixed term contract until January 2026 and we would be happy to support secondment agreements for NHS candidates.
This is an exciting time to join our organisation on a high-profile project with a team passionate about patient care and digital healthcare.Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager the post holder will be a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys working collaboratively in a hand-on and ambitious environment.
UCLH is supportive of flexible working arrangements and would be very open to discussing this with candidates as part of the process. This role is likely to suit someone looking for a hybrid opportunity, with travel required to RNOH at Stanmore and UCLH on Euston Road.
Main duties of the job
The key results areas for this post are;
- Provide overall project support to the smooth and successful running of the Epic Connect Project and its programme of work- To support a number of projects related to Epic Connect, seeing these through the project lifecycle, i.e. project initiation, delivery, mobilisation and review- Successful delivery of work and implementation of allocated projects and tasks on time- To act as an effective administrator, taking accurate minutes and capturing relevant actions at relevant meetings related to Epic Connect. - Support the management of the programme risk and issue logs, clearly communicating escalations to senior members of the team as required, including the Senior Programme Manager and Medical Director for Digital Healthcare Technology.- Uses a range of IT applications to create reports and maintain project information. This may include excel and ClickUp as directed by the Senior Programme Manager
The post holder does not require experience with Epic or an Electronic Health Record (EHR) but should have an interest in Digital Healthcare and be willing to learn more to enable them to fully support this fast paced programme. We can upskill you in the area of Digital knowledge, but good organisational skills and previous project experience will be essential.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience or equivalent education and training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in coordinating a project or providing administrative support to a project
- Experience in improving processes, initiating and analysing outcomes of improvements / audit
- Previous demonstrable experience of working in a client facing role
Desirable
- Experience of working on projects in a health care setting and preferably experience of working on digital projects (such as Epic or MyCare)
- Proven experience of working in a healthcare setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication via telephone, face to face and email
- Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to manage and maintain resources efficiently and effectively
- Intermediate use of Microsoft Office packages and databases, is able to develop these skills in others
- Excellent attention to detail
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivation and willingness to learn. Be flexible and have a positive attitude
- Able to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information accurately and effectively
Equality, diversity and inclusion:
Essential
- Promotes an inclusive, positive, professional, respectful working environment for all colleagues
- Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and passion for the importance of equal opportunities
Other requirements, including:
Essential
- Ability to work accurately and methodically
- Understanding of the Data Protection Act and an ability to apply this to the duties of the post
Desirable
- Able to promote an awareness of risk assessment and incident reporting
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience or equivalent education and training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in coordinating a project or providing administrative support to a project
- Experience in improving processes, initiating and analysing outcomes of improvements / audit
- Previous demonstrable experience of working in a client facing role
Desirable
- Experience of working on projects in a health care setting and preferably experience of working on digital projects (such as Epic or MyCare)
- Proven experience of working in a healthcare setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication via telephone, face to face and email
- Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to manage and maintain resources efficiently and effectively
- Intermediate use of Microsoft Office packages and databases, is able to develop these skills in others
- Excellent attention to detail
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivation and willingness to learn. Be flexible and have a positive attitude
- Able to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information accurately and effectively
Equality, diversity and inclusion:
Essential
- Promotes an inclusive, positive, professional, respectful working environment for all colleagues
- Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and passion for the importance of equal opportunities
Other requirements, including:
Essential
- Ability to work accurately and methodically
- Understanding of the Data Protection Act and an ability to apply this to the duties of the post
Desirable
- Able to promote an awareness of risk assessment and incident reporting
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
