Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

EDMS Configuration Specialist

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Job summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated EDMS Configuration Specialist to join the team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust as part of the Maternity EPR Deployment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing transition to a fully digitised system, ensuring that our maternity services are equipped with the right resources to support both staff and patients effectively. If you have experience in managing digital systems and are ready to make an impact in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Work on the configuration, optimisation, and ongoing maintenance of the EDMS system to meet operational and clinical needs.
Collaborate with the EPR Configuration Team to ensure business continuity across both systems and maintain accurate continuity reports.
Provide expert support to clinical and operational teams, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise during the go-live and optimisation phases.
Offer guidance and training to staff on the use of the EDMS, ensuring that the transition is smooth and staff are confident in using the system.
Ensure that all documentation within the EDMS is retrievable, structured correctly, and adheres to Trust standards.
Identify areas for improvement, design new processes, and contribute to the ongoing development of the digital systems in maternity services.

About us

At Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing excellent healthcare and an inclusive work environment. Our Trust values are Vision, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Openness, and we seek to foster a workplace where innovation and patient care are at the heart of everything we do. You will be joining a forward-thinking, collaborative team that is dedicated to improving services and outcomes for patients across the region.

Date posted

03 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-6CD-25

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification for the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification for the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree or above or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of a range of Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, and in particular Excel
Evidence of continuous learning

Desirable

Advanced knowledge of IT literacy with Microsoft
Qualification in IT Systems Lifecycle Methodology or significant practical experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of managing organisational change & in the improvement of business processes.
Knowledge and expertise in a range of hospital processes and practices.
Knowledge of clinical systems in a healthcare environment
Extensive knowledge, experience in the use of an electronic clinical system.
Extensive knowledge, experience in the use of an electronic clinical system. Ability to identify potential problems/issues and apply effective problem solving methodologies

Desirable

Knowledge of NHS Informatics and business requirements.
Experience in supporting the implementation of changes and improvements to clinical systems and processes.
Knowledge of existing and emerging technologies applicable to health and clinical practice.
Knowledge of Records Management code of Practice

Skills

Essential

Communicate and resolve complex and multi stranded Information Systems issues with a wide range of clinical and managerial staff at all levels in the organisation and negotiate priorities.
Innovative & forward thinking
Ability to manage multiple streams of work and juggle conflicting priorities and objectives.
Ability to plan, organise and support projects.
Good knowledge of Systems Delivery.
Diagnosing/solving complex problems involving systems used by large number of staff with unpredictable interruptions
Good knowledge of system application/functionality

Desirable

Ability to analyse, investigate and resolve highly complex Digital issues with speed and efficiency
Knowledge of SQL.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of systems design and configuration

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree or above or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of a range of Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, and in particular Excel
Evidence of continuous learning

Desirable

Advanced knowledge of IT literacy with Microsoft
Qualification in IT Systems Lifecycle Methodology or significant practical experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of managing organisational change & in the improvement of business processes.
Knowledge and expertise in a range of hospital processes and practices.
Knowledge of clinical systems in a healthcare environment
Extensive knowledge, experience in the use of an electronic clinical system.
Extensive knowledge, experience in the use of an electronic clinical system. Ability to identify potential problems/issues and apply effective problem solving methodologies

Desirable

Knowledge of NHS Informatics and business requirements.
Experience in supporting the implementation of changes and improvements to clinical systems and processes.
Knowledge of existing and emerging technologies applicable to health and clinical practice.
Knowledge of Records Management code of Practice

Skills

Essential

Communicate and resolve complex and multi stranded Information Systems issues with a wide range of clinical and managerial staff at all levels in the organisation and negotiate priorities.
Innovative & forward thinking
Ability to manage multiple streams of work and juggle conflicting priorities and objectives.
Ability to plan, organise and support projects.
Good knowledge of Systems Delivery.
Diagnosing/solving complex problems involving systems used by large number of staff with unpredictable interruptions
Good knowledge of system application/functionality

Desirable

Ability to analyse, investigate and resolve highly complex Digital issues with speed and efficiency
Knowledge of SQL.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of systems design and configuration

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).

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