Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

EMIS Ascribe Systems Manager

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an System Manager to act as a team leader for clinics and all associated work on EMIS Systems.

The Trust will be implementing the EMIS solution for ePMA and we are seeking an experienced System Manager to join the project implementation team. You will work closely with the Project Manager and ePMA Pharmacist. You will work with key stakeholders across the organisation including clinical teams and colleagues within the health systems team, to ensure that ePMA is able to meet the needs of clinicians and that the benefits to patients are realised.

You will have responsibility for ensuring configuration is completed correctly allowing patient activity to be fully recorded, working closely with the Data Quality Team Leader to ensure income generation, data quality and Information Governance requirements are met. Previous experience with ePMA systems is desirable but not essential, but you should be able to demonstrate excellent IM&T skills.

Main duties of the job

You will manage the EMIS Ascribe system within the Trust to maintain service delivery and continual improvement to ensure that the system is fit for purpose.

You will manage the development of the EMIS Ascribe system software working with NHS Digital, system suppliers and Trust IT staff as required by the Trust Corporate and Clinical Directorates.

You will provide specialist advice on EMIS Ascribe specifications, requirements, functionality, implementation, and roll out across the organisation.

You will liaise with Pharmacy / Clinicians / Clinical Service Leads and Operational Service Managers for Advice and Guidance, creating services, training clinicians and sign off in readiness for publication. Working closely with EMIS Ascribe system suppliers, reporting issues and ensuring resolutions are actioned; escalating issues to the Head of Projects and Head of Pharmacy.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

  • Season Ticket Loans
  • NHS discounts for staff
  • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
  • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
  • The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
  • Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Details

Date posted

29 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-5791-c

Job locations

Head Office

The Lodge

Wickford

SS11 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details of the post please see the job description and person specification which can be downloaded.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details of the post please see the job description and person specification which can be downloaded.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths / English or equivalent1 NHS Management qualification - diploma level 3 or above or equivalent significant experience1 Degree Level or Sufficient experience in working in a complex environment1 NVQ/Diploma level 3 in IT or Health and Social Care

Knowledge

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of managing a patient administration system1 Ability to lead meetings relating to own specialist area1 Specialist knowledge and expertise of EMIS Ascribe System1 Ability to use Microsoft office systems1 Advanced IT skills1 Advanced keyboard skills1 Knowledge and experience of supporting projects1 Ability to make suggestions on Service Re-Design between EMIS Ascribe.1 Analytical skills, involving investigation and resolution of complex queries.1 Delivery of specialist training 1:1 and groups on the Ascribe system

Skills

Essential

  • Delivering face to face training to teams, large and small and 1:1
  • Experience of planning and organising a team's workload, adjusting plans to meet the needs of the service
  • Experience of leading a work area within a project
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths / English or equivalent1 NHS Management qualification - diploma level 3 or above or equivalent significant experience1 Degree Level or Sufficient experience in working in a complex environment1 NVQ/Diploma level 3 in IT or Health and Social Care

Knowledge

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of managing a patient administration system1 Ability to lead meetings relating to own specialist area1 Specialist knowledge and expertise of EMIS Ascribe System1 Ability to use Microsoft office systems1 Advanced IT skills1 Advanced keyboard skills1 Knowledge and experience of supporting projects1 Ability to make suggestions on Service Re-Design between EMIS Ascribe.1 Analytical skills, involving investigation and resolution of complex queries.1 Delivery of specialist training 1:1 and groups on the Ascribe system

Skills

Essential

  • Delivering face to face training to teams, large and small and 1:1
  • Experience of planning and organising a team's workload, adjusting plans to meet the needs of the service
  • Experience of leading a work area within a project

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Head Office

The Lodge

Wickford

SS11 7XX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Head Office

The Lodge

Wickford

SS11 7XX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Pharmacy and Accountable Officer

Hilary Scott

hilary.scott@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-5791-c

Job locations

Head Office

The Lodge

Wickford

SS11 7XX


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