Job summary
The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust continues to change with a focus on meeting its strategic vision, aims and objectives. A 24 month fixed term contract working on the implementation of an ePR within the trust is offered. This post will be responsible for managing the business change element of the project as the trust looks to move from paper to digital records.
Main duties of the job
The EPR Business Change & Benefits Lead is a senior member of staff within the DigitalTransformation team. They play an active lead role in the management, delivery and support of digital systems across United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH).
The EPR Business Change & Benefits Lead will lead on the implementation of an ePR.
During 2025-2027, major digital improvements are planned at ULTH, including the implementation of a new EPR system (NerveCentre). This role will be pivotal in ensuring effective change management of the system and realisation of benefits, in collaboration with the Programme Delivery leadership team and associated workstreams
The successful candidate should have experience in working within a Digital environment and have worked within a major implementation projects/programmes. The candidate will have proven experience of planning, allocation and control of resources along with budget management. They should be highly motivated, organised, possess excellent communication skills and be willing to travel to all Trust sites.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The position is a temporary 24 month fixed term contract to support the Transformation function in the delivery of critical Digital Programmes.
For further details regarding the job role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The position is a temporary 24 month fixed term contract to support the Transformation function in the delivery of critical Digital Programmes.
For further details regarding the job role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please note that while AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for, nor can they accurately reflect your skills, knowledge, and experience. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master's degree level and or relevant management knowledge acquired through training and experience to master's level equivalent (Level 7)
- PRINCE 2 Project management qualification
- Change Management qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Ongoing personal and professional development
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of health service management
- Experience of business change and methodology
- Experience of working in a large organisation with a wide range of staffing levels
- Experience of redesigning services/implementing change within the NHS
- Knowledge of the NHS and organisational pressures
- Experience of working with third party suppliers
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking project work demonstrating for example ability to grasp detailed points, assess priorities and make decisions
- Experience of working with a range of staff including clinicians, nursing and managers
Knowledge, Skills, Aptitudes
Essential
- Critical appraisal/analysis skills
- Proven negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to work independently within agreed timescales
- Ability to work flexibly within a team.
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to develop and maintain working relationships
- Meets strict deadlines/targets
- Use of project management and process-mapping software
- Word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and email skills
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework:
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient pathways in an acute trust
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites/country daily
- Flexibility regarding working hours and days
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master's degree level and or relevant management knowledge acquired through training and experience to master's level equivalent (Level 7)
- PRINCE 2 Project management qualification
- Change Management qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Ongoing personal and professional development
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of health service management
- Experience of business change and methodology
- Experience of working in a large organisation with a wide range of staffing levels
- Experience of redesigning services/implementing change within the NHS
- Knowledge of the NHS and organisational pressures
- Experience of working with third party suppliers
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking project work demonstrating for example ability to grasp detailed points, assess priorities and make decisions
- Experience of working with a range of staff including clinicians, nursing and managers
Knowledge, Skills, Aptitudes
Essential
- Critical appraisal/analysis skills
- Proven negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to work independently within agreed timescales
- Ability to work flexibly within a team.
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to develop and maintain working relationships
- Meets strict deadlines/targets
- Use of project management and process-mapping software
- Word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and email skills
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework:
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient pathways in an acute trust
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites/country daily
- Flexibility regarding working hours and days
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.
