Job summary
You will independently lead and manage the defined service area/areas of responsibility pertaining to their portfolio. You will have highly specialist knowledge of the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems and in-depth experience in their technical architecture.
Responsible for leading the strategic planning, design and implementation of the Epic application lifecycle and participating in solution design for integrated third-party systems architecture.
This role is ideally filled by someone who is organised, strong in project management, and has a technical background with a good understanding of the EPR technical infrastructure. Accuracy and precision are critical, as is the ability to work in a complex, fast-paced, dynamic environment, develop and maintain relationships and deliver on requirements within minimal supervision.
Main duties of the job
- Contribute to the development of the five-year digital strategy and the supporting one-year plans, in respect of Epic application lifecycle management and associated 3rd party systems requiring uplift to support the lifecycle of the EPR.
- Provide input to and help maintain the overall platform roadmap and environment activity calendar including vendor driven initiatives, upgrades, and projects.
- Responsible for application upgrade planning and timely, controlled execution, including overseeing application, integration, and system testing.
- Take responsibility for the delivery of the Epic application upgrades and architecture designs for system integrations as it relates to the digital strategy in support of the operational business needs of CUH and the wider system landscape.
- Act as the primary lead for all Epic technical architecture related projects, queries, issues including managing bespoke change requests.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 19th February 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the 24th February 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 19th February 2023.
Interviews are due to be held on the 24th February 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMaster's degree or equivalent oECSA training or substantial and in-depth knowledge of the Epic EPR and infrastructure acquired through a combination of specialist training and working experience oAdvanced technical qualifications in software architecture and deployment gained in the management of highly complex technology environments oCertified in at least one Epic application
Desirable
- oPRINCE/MSP or other project management qualification oEpic analyst certification oEpic Client Systems Administration (ECSA) Administrator Training oECSA Hyperspace Web, Interconnect and System Pulse oECSA - BLOB, Business Continuity Access and Printing oMembership of relevant professional body or association
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience in systems design and development using industry best practice life cycle management and development methodologies oSystems development / architecture design and delivery in a clinical environment oDevelopment of requirements specifications, architecture topology diagrams, workflow process mapping to document the needs of users and stakeholders oExperience of working with the Epic EPR system or equivalent clinical systems oConfiguration and adaption of EPR technology to meet the needs of users oExperience of application lifecycle management, planning and execution oExperience of working with 3rd party system vendors, senior clinicians, and other senior managers oExperience of working to tight deadlines in a complex working environment
Desirable
- oExperience of implementing clinical and / or operational systems within the NHS oExperience of delivery of benefits from the implementation of technology oApplication support service delivery
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of the Epic EPR system and associated environments and architecture oKnowledge of network protocols and functionality including TCP/IP, Active Directory, Domain Name Services (DNS), DHCP, SSH, (S)FTP, POP, IMAP, SMTP and HTTP/S oHigh degree of ability to solve complex process and analytical problems oKnowledge of software development lifecycles and methodologies
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of NHS operational and / or clinical management oKnowledge and understanding of interfacing standards e.g. HL7, FHIR oKnowledge of NHS data definitions, sources and flows of NHS information, datasets, data quality and statutory returns.
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent analytical skills for complex business and clinical processes oExcellent people management skills and communication skills oExcellent communication skills - with ability to communicate complex information to large groups of staff and senior executives and clinicians oAbility to resolve highly complex process and analytical problems oAbility to make decisions based on complex facts or situations requiring analysis, interpretation, or comparison of a range of options oStrong project management skills oExcellent MS Office or similar skills including Excel and MS Project oExcellent Report writing and presentation skills
Desirable
- oExcellent risk management skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- oThe ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. oThe post-holder must be able to plan ahead, to manage and prioritise their workload and respond flexibly to rapidly changing demands oConfident to interact with executive level staff. oThe post-holder must have well developed interpersonal and persuasive skills.
Desirable
- oAbility to work with senior managers, clinicians and board members.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMaster's degree or equivalent oECSA training or substantial and in-depth knowledge of the Epic EPR and infrastructure acquired through a combination of specialist training and working experience oAdvanced technical qualifications in software architecture and deployment gained in the management of highly complex technology environments oCertified in at least one Epic application
Desirable
- oPRINCE/MSP or other project management qualification oEpic analyst certification oEpic Client Systems Administration (ECSA) Administrator Training oECSA Hyperspace Web, Interconnect and System Pulse oECSA - BLOB, Business Continuity Access and Printing oMembership of relevant professional body or association
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience in systems design and development using industry best practice life cycle management and development methodologies oSystems development / architecture design and delivery in a clinical environment oDevelopment of requirements specifications, architecture topology diagrams, workflow process mapping to document the needs of users and stakeholders oExperience of working with the Epic EPR system or equivalent clinical systems oConfiguration and adaption of EPR technology to meet the needs of users oExperience of application lifecycle management, planning and execution oExperience of working with 3rd party system vendors, senior clinicians, and other senior managers oExperience of working to tight deadlines in a complex working environment
Desirable
- oExperience of implementing clinical and / or operational systems within the NHS oExperience of delivery of benefits from the implementation of technology oApplication support service delivery
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of the Epic EPR system and associated environments and architecture oKnowledge of network protocols and functionality including TCP/IP, Active Directory, Domain Name Services (DNS), DHCP, SSH, (S)FTP, POP, IMAP, SMTP and HTTP/S oHigh degree of ability to solve complex process and analytical problems oKnowledge of software development lifecycles and methodologies
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of NHS operational and / or clinical management oKnowledge and understanding of interfacing standards e.g. HL7, FHIR oKnowledge of NHS data definitions, sources and flows of NHS information, datasets, data quality and statutory returns.
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent analytical skills for complex business and clinical processes oExcellent people management skills and communication skills oExcellent communication skills - with ability to communicate complex information to large groups of staff and senior executives and clinicians oAbility to resolve highly complex process and analytical problems oAbility to make decisions based on complex facts or situations requiring analysis, interpretation, or comparison of a range of options oStrong project management skills oExcellent MS Office or similar skills including Excel and MS Project oExcellent Report writing and presentation skills
Desirable
- oExcellent risk management skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- oThe ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. oThe post-holder must be able to plan ahead, to manage and prioritise their workload and respond flexibly to rapidly changing demands oConfident to interact with executive level staff. oThe post-holder must have well developed interpersonal and persuasive skills.
Desirable
- oAbility to work with senior managers, clinicians and board members.
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
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrooke's Hospital - Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)