Job summary
1 x 37.5 hours per week - internal only
As a Clinical Information
Systems Manager, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our service offering
by managing and optimising our clinical information systems. This position
requires a blend of technical expertise, project delivery skills, leadership
skills, and a strong understanding of clinical workflows. You will be
responsible for ensuring the seamless integration and functionality of our
systems, thereby improving patient care and operational efficiency.
At
the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set
by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this
reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.
We
are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to
work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be
considered alongside all other applications.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Information
Systems Manager, you will support the implementation, maintenance, and
optimisation of our clinical information systems. Your role will involve
collaborating with services to understand their needs and ensure the systems
support workflows effectively.
You will lead a team
of specialists, providing guidance and support to ensure the seamless
integration of new technologies. Key responsibilities include managing system
upgrades, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring systems remain fit for purpose
and innovative. Strong project management skills are essential, technical
expertise, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and
non-technical staff are key parts of this role. Your efforts will directly
contribute to improving patient care and operational efficiency.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Working within the Clinical Information Systems Team the post holder
will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Clinical Information Systems
Management and co-ordination of systems projects to bring about changes and
improvements in support of the information requirements of the Trust. This will involve working across all areas of
the system lifecycle and effective delivery of business as usual services.
Liaising closely with clinical service leads, system suppliers and other third
party organisations.
The postholder will be responsible for the day-today management of the
clinical information systems team work programme and workload management of the
team, ensuring activities are appropriately prioritised and resourced.
The postholder will provide expertise in systems development and
planning, systems training, and data management, together with providing
specialist advice and guidance on the use of the Trusts Clinical Information
Systems.
The post holder will provide expert advice, strong leadership and clear
direction to the team they manage.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Working within the Clinical Information Systems Team the post holder
will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Clinical Information Systems
Management and co-ordination of systems projects to bring about changes and
improvements in support of the information requirements of the Trust. This will involve working across all areas of
the system lifecycle and effective delivery of business as usual services.
Liaising closely with clinical service leads, system suppliers and other third
party organisations.
The postholder will be responsible for the day-today management of the
clinical information systems team work programme and workload management of the
team, ensuring activities are appropriately prioritised and resourced.
The postholder will provide expertise in systems development and
planning, systems training, and data management, together with providing
specialist advice and guidance on the use of the Trusts Clinical Information
Systems.
The post holder will provide expert advice, strong leadership and clear
direction to the team they manage.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Experience of understanding clinical information systems as used by front-line Clinical services (E.g. Mental Health, Community).
- Ability to understand and interpret detailed business requirements and the need for system development enhancements to support service operations.
- Experience of MS Office applications suite to an advanced level.
- Development/Implementation of operational procedures upgrading planning, service re-design.
- Ability to assess impact of system enhancements and amendments considering the implications to end users (administrative & clinical) and reviewing appropriateness of end user system access levels.
- Proven experience of managing teams in an systems environment.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of clinical information system/application functionality.
- Ability to produce board papers/ reports, writing business cases, supporting tender applications and of presenting complex information clearly including options appraisal and recommendation for Board/Project Board consideration.
- Ability to understand and interpret detailed business requirements and the need for system development enhancements to support service operations.
- Experience of producing reports, appraising options and making recommendations to service management in respect of service redesign requests and following system upgrade testing.
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical information requirements within NHS, data standards and terms (E.g. coding).
- Understanding of Registration Authority policy & procedures and Position/Role Based Access Controls in relation to National Spine enabled applications and systems.
- Up to date knowledge of NHS systems and technologies.
- Awareness of the national IT programmes and the implications for NHS organisations.
- Experience in the management of change in complex NHS environments.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective leader with the ability to motivate and empower others.
- Effective time management, Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Ability to work autonomously without exceeding the remit.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Ability to apply concentrated effort to complex tasks and deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
- The drive and initiative to rise to new challenges.
- Confident manner capable of negotiating and influencing clinical and managerial staff.
- The ability to work effectively as a member of several teams.
- The ability to manage a mixed portfolio & to deliver to tight timescales and with competing priorities.
- Willingness to learn and develop.
- Ability to work under pressure and respond flexibly to changing departmental priorities.
- Capable of independent judgement.
- A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants unable to drive due to a disability).
Desirable
- Negotiation and motivation skills.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of making judgements involving highly complex facts or situations requiring analysis and interpretation from a range of options.
- Demonstrable experience of staff management including day to day supervision, appraisal, objective setting, and development of staff.
- Proven track record of effective change management experience.
- Extensive experience of managing large scale projects and supporting programme of work using proven project management methodology.
- Understanding of change management practices and principles.
- Experience of system supplier management.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient flows and processes within a healthcare settings (Community & Mental Health).
- Awareness and knowledge of current Clinical Information Systems developments and best practices.
- Knowledge of end user clinical information applications /systems requirements.
- Experience of change management good practices and principles.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in an IT related discipline and substantial experience in a senior IM&T role.
- Or
- Demonstrable ability to work at Degree level with a significant number of years experience in a senior role in IM&T.
Desirable
- Equivalent experience of working in an NHS IM&T, ideally in mental health and community.
- Formal Prince2 Project Management qualification at Foundation or Practitioner level.
- Masters degree in a IM&T related subject.
Training
Essential
- Project Management Training.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Evidence of training in leadership / team development.
- Evidence of systems management training.
Desirable
- Training in the use of patient/clinical based computer systems.
- Evidence of specialist training in informatics.
- Clinical Information Systems Management Training.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Experience of understanding clinical information systems as used by front-line Clinical services (E.g. Mental Health, Community).
- Ability to understand and interpret detailed business requirements and the need for system development enhancements to support service operations.
- Experience of MS Office applications suite to an advanced level.
- Development/Implementation of operational procedures upgrading planning, service re-design.
- Ability to assess impact of system enhancements and amendments considering the implications to end users (administrative & clinical) and reviewing appropriateness of end user system access levels.
- Proven experience of managing teams in an systems environment.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of clinical information system/application functionality.
- Ability to produce board papers/ reports, writing business cases, supporting tender applications and of presenting complex information clearly including options appraisal and recommendation for Board/Project Board consideration.
- Ability to understand and interpret detailed business requirements and the need for system development enhancements to support service operations.
- Experience of producing reports, appraising options and making recommendations to service management in respect of service redesign requests and following system upgrade testing.
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical information requirements within NHS, data standards and terms (E.g. coding).
- Understanding of Registration Authority policy & procedures and Position/Role Based Access Controls in relation to National Spine enabled applications and systems.
- Up to date knowledge of NHS systems and technologies.
- Awareness of the national IT programmes and the implications for NHS organisations.
- Experience in the management of change in complex NHS environments.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective leader with the ability to motivate and empower others.
- Effective time management, Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Ability to work autonomously without exceeding the remit.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Ability to apply concentrated effort to complex tasks and deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
- The drive and initiative to rise to new challenges.
- Confident manner capable of negotiating and influencing clinical and managerial staff.
- The ability to work effectively as a member of several teams.
- The ability to manage a mixed portfolio & to deliver to tight timescales and with competing priorities.
- Willingness to learn and develop.
- Ability to work under pressure and respond flexibly to changing departmental priorities.
- Capable of independent judgement.
- A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants unable to drive due to a disability).
Desirable
- Negotiation and motivation skills.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of making judgements involving highly complex facts or situations requiring analysis and interpretation from a range of options.
- Demonstrable experience of staff management including day to day supervision, appraisal, objective setting, and development of staff.
- Proven track record of effective change management experience.
- Extensive experience of managing large scale projects and supporting programme of work using proven project management methodology.
- Understanding of change management practices and principles.
- Experience of system supplier management.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient flows and processes within a healthcare settings (Community & Mental Health).
- Awareness and knowledge of current Clinical Information Systems developments and best practices.
- Knowledge of end user clinical information applications /systems requirements.
- Experience of change management good practices and principles.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in an IT related discipline and substantial experience in a senior IM&T role.
- Or
- Demonstrable ability to work at Degree level with a significant number of years experience in a senior role in IM&T.
Desirable
- Equivalent experience of working in an NHS IM&T, ideally in mental health and community.
- Formal Prince2 Project Management qualification at Foundation or Practitioner level.
- Masters degree in a IM&T related subject.
Training
Essential
- Project Management Training.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Evidence of training in leadership / team development.
- Evidence of systems management training.
Desirable
- Training in the use of patient/clinical based computer systems.
- Evidence of specialist training in informatics.
- Clinical Information Systems Management Training.
