EPR Business Analyst and Configuration Specialist, Band 5

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY HAS OPENED UP IN THE EPR CONFIGURATION TEAM FOR A 12 MONTH SECONDMENT OR FIXED TERM CONTRACT!!

We are looking for enthusiastic, skilled and motivated individuals to join our team of Configuration Specialists on a 12 month secondment or fixed term basis. Previous experience in healthcare information technology is not essential, although a reasonable level of IT literacy is required. We will provide all the training and development you will need to become an expert in building solutions in our Electronic Patient Record for our clinical teams. So, if you are passionate about improving patient care through digital transformation, we want to hear from you.

As part of our award-winning digital team, this is an opportunity to be a part of delivering the future of the electronic patient record though a highly varied, challenging and rewarding role which includes everything from the business analysis to the presentation of the prototype solutions, to the configuration build and supporting the wards and clinical staff as your work goes live for use. You will be providing advice and guidance on the effective use of the Sunrise EPR clinical system across our hospitals. You will have the opportunity to work on new initiatives, system improvements and maintenance of the live system; as well as working with clinicians to optimise the tools we already have.

This is a great opportunity to join an innovative team at an exciting time in our digital journey.

Main duties of the job

As an EPR Business Analyst and Configuration Specialist, you will be joining a fun and dynamic team of experts in the end to end delivery of electronic solutions which are designed to improve the safety and care of patients.

You will have the opportunity to meet clinical staff to map and understand how their processes work and create and demonstrate a new and bespoke electronic patient record. You will then be responsible for the testing and delivery of this, as well as maintaining valued relationships to ensure they have the support and after care needed. This will also include continually developing the solutions and handling business as usual queries. In order to succeed in the role the ideal candidate will have:

- a strong team work ethic and sense of accountability

- an ability to manage priorities and conflicting deadlines whilst keeping calm in times of pressure

- an ability to plan and support a short, medium & long term projects

- excellent communication skills and an ability to engage with colleagues and clinicians of all levels

- a desire to improve patient care and outcomes and a passion for continuous improvement

- an understanding of the challenges faced by clinicians in an acute hospital

- an understanding of change management

About us

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Our award-winning digital team sits at the heart of the organisation, providing technical, infrastructure and system support to colleagues in all three of our hospitals. As part of the EPR team, you will play an important role in ensuring that we develop and maintain our electronic patient record, in a way that supports clinicians to deliver the best patient care. This role provides a unique opportunity to work with staff from right across the organisation and get directly involved in digital system implementations that make a difference.

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0238

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is combines a mix of office based, home working and on site clinical engagement. You will be:

- Offering advice and guidance on the effective use of Sunrise EPR

- Working with the wider IT team to resolve EPR issues and service calls

- Supporting the creation and development of both new and updated system implementations

- Participating in business change, design, configuration, development and system testing

- Working flexibly and together with the team to achieve project delivery

- Visiting clinical areas and collaborating with clinicians

- Involved in developing training tools and activities

- Providing on the ground support including working out of hours / nights, during system implementations

- Providing out of hours on call support on a rotational basis (on average one week in every three months).

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is combines a mix of office based, home working and on site clinical engagement. You will be:

- Offering advice and guidance on the effective use of Sunrise EPR

- Working with the wider IT team to resolve EPR issues and service calls

- Supporting the creation and development of both new and updated system implementations

- Participating in business change, design, configuration, development and system testing

- Working flexibly and together with the team to achieve project delivery

- Visiting clinical areas and collaborating with clinicians

- Involved in developing training tools and activities

- Providing on the ground support including working out of hours / nights, during system implementations

- Providing out of hours on call support on a rotational basis (on average one week in every three months).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continuous learning

Desirable

  • Business Analysis Qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in the use of an electronic clinical system
  • Experience of implementing innovation and improvement processes & methodology

Desirable

  • Experience in building/managing clinical systems
  • Knowledge of SQL and SQL Server Reporting Services
  • Knowledge and expertise in a range of work, hospital processes and practices

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable knowledge of a range of Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio and in particular Excel
  • Proactive, takes own initiative and able to manage own workload under pressure in a project led environment
  • Able to diagnose and solve complex problems involving systems used by a large number of staff with unpredictable interruptions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff at all levels

Desirable

  • Effective presentation and workshop facilitation skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continuous learning

Desirable

  • Business Analysis Qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in the use of an electronic clinical system
  • Experience of implementing innovation and improvement processes & methodology

Desirable

  • Experience in building/managing clinical systems
  • Knowledge of SQL and SQL Server Reporting Services
  • Knowledge and expertise in a range of work, hospital processes and practices

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable knowledge of a range of Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio and in particular Excel
  • Proactive, takes own initiative and able to manage own workload under pressure in a project led environment
  • Able to diagnose and solve complex problems involving systems used by a large number of staff with unpredictable interruptions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff at all levels

Desirable

  • Effective presentation and workshop facilitation skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

EPR Application & Configuration Manager

Grant Allaway

grant.allaway@nhs.net

03004222638

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0238

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN


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