Clinical Systems Application Specialist
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join a small friendly team supporting the continued roll out, development and support of the Trusts Electronic Patient Record, focussing intially on the Patient Engagement Portal (PEP).
Working specifically on CareFlow EPR providing first line support and assistance, also the development and support of the E-Referral System and Theatre System within the Trust. Working closely with the Information and IT Departments the work is varied and interesting.
The Clinical Systems Application Specialist is also responsible for supporting the Head of Clinical Systems in the operational support and system management of Careflow EPR, including Order Comms, Bluespier, EMIS, Evolve, Vitals and associated systems, ensuring that for all modules are fully operational and accessible at all times, in accordance with defined policies, procedures and SLA's (Service Level Agreements), with designated system responsibility with the ability to cover all systems as and when required.
Main duties of the job
Have an excellent understanding of CareFlow, Order Communications, Theatre and E-Referral systems. System Management experience is essential. System testing skills and an understanding of Trust processes is needed.
The Clinical Systems Application Specialist is a strategically important role, supporting the development of the Trust's EPR platform and making significant contributions to the development of a paperless integrated EPR strategy. Working closely with the Head of Clinical Systems informing and shaping the EPR Strategy.
Providing assurance to the Head of Clinical Systems with regard to resilience in relation to delivery/upgrades/downtime in respective systems.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available
Details
Date posted
31 October 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
14 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
347-5762746
Job locations
Ormskirk DGH
Wigan Road
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Ormskirk DGH
Wigan Road
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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