Job summary
Please note that this vacancy is open to applicants from all KCH and GSTT sites (including RBHH) due to the shared ITCS enterprise structure.
Are you an interested in essential role working on the Epic security infrastructure to define and manage access to the system? Are you looking to learn something new and take on a new challenge? If so, then come and join the Epic Users & Security team and play a key role in ensuring the implemented system is secure and useable. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to be involved in an immensely valuable programme which aims to transform how we deliver health and care across Guys and St Thomas' Foundation Trust, Kings College Hospital Foundation Trust and Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital.
You will work as part of the Epic Technology team, ensuring that the system is secure and that our clinicians, health professionals and administrators have access to the data they need to do and their ongoing support through optimisation. The role will involve the detailed analysis of job roles and working with various subject matter experts within the Epic Programme to understand and coordinate the various roles involved in patient care and the subsequent configuration of EPIC.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking individuals who have appropriate qualifications, technical skills and NHS experience who are keen to become an expert EPIC Security Coordinator. You will be a team player and be able to use your knowledge and experience to provide training and mentoring to colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds. The right candidate will always endeavour to produce the highest quality results by working constructively with a range of staff at all levels.
This role involves working to project deadlines and can, at times, be challenging. You must be able to juggle multiple, sometimes conflicting deadlines and maintain strong working relationships across the wider end user community as well as others within the programme team. Strong communication skills, including the ability to break down barriers of understanding across teams will be essential in this role.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking highly motivated individuals who have a willingness and ability to learn. Importantly we are looking for people whose genuine enthusiasm for supporting and maintaining a clinical system to help deliver patient care.
To support you in this challenging role you will be fully trained by our system provider, Epic, and become EPIC Security Certified if you are not already Certified. In undertaking this training, you will become part of an elite group of Epic trained staff who operate across a wide range of countries and healthcare systems.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking highly motivated individuals who have a willingness and ability to learn. Importantly we are looking for people whose genuine enthusiasm for supporting and maintaining a clinical system to help deliver patient care.
To support you in this challenging role you will be fully trained by our system provider, Epic, and become EPIC Security Certified if you are not already Certified. In undertaking this training, you will become part of an elite group of Epic trained staff who operate across a wide range of countries and healthcare systems.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Certification in Epic modules, reflecting specialized expertise.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in IT service lifecycle management, particularly in large, complex environments.
- Knowledge of IT Security and Information Governance, with prior experience in a similar IT Security role preferred.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Strong analytical skills, including issue investigation, root cause analysis, and the ability to document findings accurately.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage tasks with a data-driven approach.
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team, demonstrating a customer-oriented mindset aligned with the Trust's values.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Certification in Epic modules, reflecting specialized expertise.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in IT service lifecycle management, particularly in large, complex environments.
- Knowledge of IT Security and Information Governance, with prior experience in a similar IT Security role preferred.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Strong analytical skills, including issue investigation, root cause analysis, and the ability to document findings accurately.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage tasks with a data-driven approach.
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team, demonstrating a customer-oriented mindset aligned with the Trust's values.
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
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cross site split ICT Unit 5, KCH Business Park and GSTT Education Centre, 75-79 York Road, London SE1 7NJ
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
