Job summary
The post holder, as a member of the EPR Team, will plan, manage and prioritise a broad and complex range of projects, across all three WHTH sites that support service transformation and efficiency within the trust.
Supporting the change team to safely develop change within cerner working alongside key stakeholders ensuring the digital pathways are fit for purpose.
Main duties of the job
The Candidate will be working within the digital team as part of the wider Electronic patient records (EPR) team.
The candidate will be expected to develop credibility within the trust ensuring that projects to be delivered has consistent and transparent governance around them. Able to support and develop Policies and SOP's (standard operating procedures) for digital pathways.
Has the skills to manage multi complex portfolios and working jointly with our domain partners. The candidate is expected to have some understanding of the EPR system that is used and the complexities that is involved within it.
The candidate will act as a deputy to the Head of EPR adoption & Optimisation in their absence and will support the digital training team so extend and deliver their scope of work. Good communication skills and comprehensive digital literacy are essential.
As part of the larger EPR team you will be expected to support EPR project go lives and be responsive to critical requests for training.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core hours of the job are office hours, there will be some ability for flexible/hybrid working as per service demands.
The role is accountable to the the head of EPR adoption & Optimisation/Director of Transformation and the Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO). Close professional relationships will be with EPR change team/Nursing information officer (NIO) and the wider Digital team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core hours of the job are office hours, there will be some ability for flexible/hybrid working as per service demands.
The role is accountable to the the head of EPR adoption & Optimisation/Director of Transformation and the Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO). Close professional relationships will be with EPR change team/Nursing information officer (NIO) and the wider Digital team.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Educated to master's level or equivalent experience.
- Change management qualification or relevant experience.
Desirable
- Professional Qualification RGN, AHP etc.
- PRINCE 2 foundation/practitioner.
- Project/programme management qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Principles and practices of project management methodologies and Change management.
- Digital Skills in using Microsoft applications
Desirable
- Evidence of Implementing Change and/or projects.
- Advanced skills.
Experience
Essential
- A strong record of accomplishment of successful delivery of coherent design in an environment of complex change programmes and demonstrating a pragmatic approach for design/delivery trade off in a high-pressured environment.
- Experience of managing change programmes/projects with multiple resources and stakeholders, to time, budget and required standards across organisation boundaries.
Desirable
- Change management qualification.
- Extensive experience of facilitating and informing the design of future operating systems and processes through the development of solutions which transform performance and culture for service delivery
- Experience of Managing budgets
Skills
Essential
- Experience of working within the Healthcare industry.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, able to engage with staff at all levels, clinicians and operational staff, patients, and partners to form an effective network which build long term relationships with existing and potential providers whilst managing politics
- Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver change, within a public sector environment using a co-design approach
- Excellent Credibility - essential that post holder inspires confidence from the first meeting to the project conclusion. written communication skills and ability to write clear concise papers and business cases.
- Clear evidence of digital skills and keyboard use
Desirable
- Operating independently to lead teams across the organisation in Transformation activity and events including Programme Boards, Workstream meetings and staff/patient events & workshops as appropriate
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Educated to master's level or equivalent experience.
- Change management qualification or relevant experience.
Desirable
- Professional Qualification RGN, AHP etc.
- PRINCE 2 foundation/practitioner.
- Project/programme management qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Principles and practices of project management methodologies and Change management.
- Digital Skills in using Microsoft applications
Desirable
- Evidence of Implementing Change and/or projects.
- Advanced skills.
Experience
Essential
- A strong record of accomplishment of successful delivery of coherent design in an environment of complex change programmes and demonstrating a pragmatic approach for design/delivery trade off in a high-pressured environment.
- Experience of managing change programmes/projects with multiple resources and stakeholders, to time, budget and required standards across organisation boundaries.
Desirable
- Change management qualification.
- Extensive experience of facilitating and informing the design of future operating systems and processes through the development of solutions which transform performance and culture for service delivery
- Experience of Managing budgets
Skills
Essential
- Experience of working within the Healthcare industry.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, able to engage with staff at all levels, clinicians and operational staff, patients, and partners to form an effective network which build long term relationships with existing and potential providers whilst managing politics
- Experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver change, within a public sector environment using a co-design approach
- Excellent Credibility - essential that post holder inspires confidence from the first meeting to the project conclusion. written communication skills and ability to write clear concise papers and business cases.
- Clear evidence of digital skills and keyboard use
Desirable
- Operating independently to lead teams across the organisation in Transformation activity and events including Programme Boards, Workstream meetings and staff/patient events & workshops as appropriate
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).
