NHS Business Services Authority

ESR Implementation Advisor - North

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

There is now an opportunity to join the NHS ESR regional teams supporting organisations across England but initially in the North. You will be working with NHS organisations in the specified regions to support them to optimise how they use ESR, make real cost savings, improve efficiency and productivity, and support the delivery of the NHS People Plan and local workforce strategy.

The role requires an ambitious and motivated individual with demonstrable ESR operational and implementation experience with particular focus on Portal, Self Service HR and ESR Learning Management. The role also requires an individual that can demonstrate strong project management and implementation skills along with exceptional knowledge of the broader ESR solution and its associated benefits.

Working as part of the regional team, responsible to the ESR Senior Account Manager for your allocated region, you will work alongside the ESR Functional Account Managers to provide hands on support and guidance to organisations in their implementation and roll-out of the full ESR solution.

Excellent functional knowledge of the ESR solution and communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential to joining a national service team that is passionate about helping the NHS get the most from ESR.

Main duties of the job

You will be able to demonstrate these essential skills and knowledge:

  • Working alongside organisations operational teams to mobilise ESR projects to optimise their use of ESR, particularly within the Self-Service HR and ESR OLM functionality.
  • Guide and support operational teams in all areas of ESR functionality to ensure ESR methodology and functionality is adopted in line with their project plans.
  • Provide advice on how organisations can engage their workforce and promote the ESR solution and its benefits to support positive process and cultural change.
  • Support organisations in having robust project plans in place to outline how and when they intend to implement and optimise ESR functionality.
  • Taking an active role in regional special interest groups to ensure that organisations are briefed about new functionality and solution development.
  • Developing and sharing knowledge, ideas and information that further supports the regional activity to drive optimisation of ESR functionality.
  • Participate in the development of project management resources and operational tools to aid organisations in mobilisation and delivery of ESR projects.
  • The role will be home based but includes travel to support organisations and to NHSBSA sites plus other venues on a regular basis for meetings, as necessary.

About us

Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.

We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we take pride in being part of something so meaningful, that touches millions of lives.

Just as we design our services around the needs of our customers, we place our people at the heart of our organisation. That's why when you join us, you'll be empowered and given the right support to help your career grow.

As one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, we're all connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.

We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every voice is heard, and every colleague is supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, so when you join us, you can connect with our Lived Experience Networks who help us to bring our authentic selves to work.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and circumstances. We are committed and proud to be a flexible employer and will endeavour to offer a working pattern that suits you wherever possible, whether that be hybrid working, flexible hours, job sharing and more.

Ready to join us on our journey to be a catalyst for better health? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you.

We are people connected to care.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

914-ESR213

Job locations

Home Based

Home Based

NE15 8NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job purpose:

The Implementation Advisor will work as part of a regional Communications and Engagement team and will provide hands on support and guidance to organisations in their implementation and roll-out of the full ESR solution.

The post holder will have a professional line of accountability to Development and Operations to ensure that up to date knowledge of ESR development and functionality is maintained.

In this role, you are accountable for:

Supporting the delivery of ESR implementations across the allocated region; providing project support and materials, advice, and guidance to enable NHS organisations to implement full ESR functionality;

Ensuring organisations have robust project plans in place to outline how and when they intend to implement ESR functionality;

Taking an active role in regional special interest groups to ensure that organisations are briefed about new functionality and solution development;

Developing and sharing knowledge, ideas and information that further supports the regional activity to drive uptake of ESR functionality;

Ensuring that familiarisation of ESR functionality is delivered in the most appropriate manner to ensure greater user understanding;

Providing progress reports and monitoring information to the regional Communications and Engagement team, wider ESR programme team, and NHS senior management team;

Being a proactive member of the ESR Team contributing at regular team meetings

In addition to the above accountabilities, as post holder you are expected to:

Undertake additional duties and responsibilities in line with the overall purpose of your role and as agreed by your line manager.

Demonstrate NHSBSA values and core capabilities in all aspects of your work.Foster an environment where your own and colleagues safety and well-being is promoted.Contribute to a culture which values diversity and inclusion.

Comply with NHSBSA policies, procedures and protocols as they apply to your role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job purpose:

The Implementation Advisor will work as part of a regional Communications and Engagement team and will provide hands on support and guidance to organisations in their implementation and roll-out of the full ESR solution.

The post holder will have a professional line of accountability to Development and Operations to ensure that up to date knowledge of ESR development and functionality is maintained.

In this role, you are accountable for:

Supporting the delivery of ESR implementations across the allocated region; providing project support and materials, advice, and guidance to enable NHS organisations to implement full ESR functionality;

Ensuring organisations have robust project plans in place to outline how and when they intend to implement ESR functionality;

Taking an active role in regional special interest groups to ensure that organisations are briefed about new functionality and solution development;

Developing and sharing knowledge, ideas and information that further supports the regional activity to drive uptake of ESR functionality;

Ensuring that familiarisation of ESR functionality is delivered in the most appropriate manner to ensure greater user understanding;

Providing progress reports and monitoring information to the regional Communications and Engagement team, wider ESR programme team, and NHS senior management team;

Being a proactive member of the ESR Team contributing at regular team meetings

In addition to the above accountabilities, as post holder you are expected to:

Undertake additional duties and responsibilities in line with the overall purpose of your role and as agreed by your line manager.

Demonstrate NHSBSA values and core capabilities in all aspects of your work.Foster an environment where your own and colleagues safety and well-being is promoted.Contribute to a culture which values diversity and inclusion.

Comply with NHSBSA policies, procedures and protocols as they apply to your role.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to deliver credibility of the ESR solution and challenge conventional and traditional approaches
  • Analytical approach, able to identify key issues and produce work that clearly summarises situations
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to successfully negotiate, influence and persuade
  • Excellent IT skills.
  • Knowledge of Prince2 project management principles

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working either on a successful IT implementation project at project management level or working in Payroll, Finance, or HR in the NHS at middle manager level
  • Experience of change management and benefits realisation processes.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Postgraduate degree or equivalent
Person Specification

Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to deliver credibility of the ESR solution and challenge conventional and traditional approaches
  • Analytical approach, able to identify key issues and produce work that clearly summarises situations
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to successfully negotiate, influence and persuade
  • Excellent IT skills.
  • Knowledge of Prince2 project management principles

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working either on a successful IT implementation project at project management level or working in Payroll, Finance, or HR in the NHS at middle manager level
  • Experience of change management and benefits realisation processes.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Postgraduate degree or equivalent

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

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

NHS Business Services Authority

Address

Home Based

Home Based

NE15 8NY


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/what-we-do/work-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS Business Services Authority

Address

Home Based

Home Based

NE15 8NY


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/what-we-do/work-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ESR Senior Account Manager - North

Michael Winstanley

Michael.winstanley@nhsbsa.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

09 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

914-ESR213

Job locations

Home Based

Home Based

NE15 8NY


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

NHS Business Services Authority's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)