Job summary
We are committed to developing and deploying an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) for Acute Hospital Alliance ( Royal United Hospital - Bath, Great Western Hospital , Swindon and Salisbury NHS Trust, and are excited to announce secondment or fixed term contract opportunities to join the programme as an EPR Workstream Lead.
We are looking for a team of people with either AHA - specific organisational knowledge and experience, or people with previous experience of implementing an EPR. Most important is your enthusiasm for digital, and you will receive the technical training required to be successful in your role. A team with a balance of EPR implementation experience and AHA(GWH, SFT and RUH) knowledge is the key to the programme's success.
We welcome applications from those who would like to join the programme team full time as well as those who would like to combine a fractional role in the team with work in their existing area. All internal staff interested in applying should gain agreement from their line manager first. Roles are available across AHA (GWH, SFT and RUH). Successful applicant (GWH, SFT and RUH will be able to remain within their home trust.
Main duties of the job
Though all 3 trusts will be moving onto Badgernet to support the Maternity elements of a clients journey within the next 12 months, the shared EPR will manage all the other pieces not included within Badgernet. This includes Patient admissions, Outpatients, Prescribing, placing orders..etc.. and will need to integrate with Badgernet to ensure safe journeys through all parts of our trusts.
Because of the timing of the Badger net implementations we are looking for a Midwife or experienced Operational/Project Manager to help ensure our Midwives are included and understand the differences in this part of their transformation. It will be challenging aligning the separate projects, and ensuring the midwives voices are heard within all the clinical workstreams for the shared EPR.
This is a key role, are you ready for the challenge?
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in within the acute hospital environment, with clear experience within the allocated work stream
- Track record of internal stakeholder engagement
- Supervisory experience
- Experience of project management
Desirable
- Experience of co-ordinating software testing
- A good understanding of the NHS, in particular the NHS modernisation agenda and a comprehensive knowledge of NHS system procedures and information flows.
- Knowledge of the use of information and information systems used in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent MS Office skills, especially proficiency with MS Excel
- Ability to undertake advanced keyboard use, including data input and system configuration
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills for a range of audiences, including stakeholder at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to provide sound judgement and give professional advice and support
- Demonstrable experience of understanding and acting upon highly complex information
Desirable
- Process mapping and/or business analysis skill
- Understanding of change and management theory and process
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in within the acute hospital environment, with clear experience within the allocated work stream
- Track record of internal stakeholder engagement
- Supervisory experience
- Experience of project management
Desirable
- Experience of co-ordinating software testing
- A good understanding of the NHS, in particular the NHS modernisation agenda and a comprehensive knowledge of NHS system procedures and information flows.
- Knowledge of the use of information and information systems used in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent MS Office skills, especially proficiency with MS Excel
- Ability to undertake advanced keyboard use, including data input and system configuration
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills for a range of audiences, including stakeholder at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to provide sound judgement and give professional advice and support
- Demonstrable experience of understanding and acting upon highly complex information
Desirable
- Process mapping and/or business analysis skill
- Understanding of change and management theory and process
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
GWH, SFT and RUH Swindon, Sailsbury and Bath
Royal United Hospital Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
