Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a driven and highly competent Digital Systems - Applications Manager focused on providing management of clinical and non- clinical systems used across the acute and community services. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead the delivery of a high-quality service that covers 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will have proven technical experience and be an expert in all issues relating to including but not limited to Order Communications, EDMS, EMIS (Community EPR), Digital Dictation other designated digital systems..
The Digital System - Applications Manager will provide line management responsibility for a large team comprising of Senior Analysts, Analysts, Junior Analysts and Administrators, promote cross site collaboration and system working practices. They will liaise with relevant IT, Clinical and non-clinical teams to provide expert advise and a high-quality service to digital systems used across the Trust.
The role will also require close working relationships with the teams responsible for the Trusts EPR system used across the Trust. This is an exciting role for an individual who likes working in a fast paced and challenging environment and thrives under pressure.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit for a dynamic and forward thinking Digital Systems - Applications Manager. The successful candidate will bring wealth of knowledge in developing and supporting the clinical and non clinical systems. The Digital Systems - Applications Manager will lead in the delivery of second and third line support, system administration and system customisation for both Community and Acute services. The post holder will manage the designated systems to the highest possible standard, ensure benefits are realised and functionality is optimised, ensure system downtime is minimised and application associated risks are mitigated.
The post holder will manage a large team so staff/team management experience is essential to this role.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Digital Systems teams. Provide management and administration for complex trust wide clinical and non-clinical applications, including but not limited to Order Communications, EDMS, EMIS (Community EPR), Digital Dictation other designated digital systems.To lead in the delivery and management of second- and third-line support, system administration and system customisation for both Community and Acute services. The post holder will manage the designated systems to the highest possible standard, ensure benefits are realised and functionality is optimised, ensure system downtime is minimised and application associated risks are mitigated.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Digital Systems teams. Provide management and administration for complex trust wide clinical and non-clinical applications, including but not limited to Order Communications, EDMS, EMIS (Community EPR), Digital Dictation other designated digital systems.To lead in the delivery and management of second- and third-line support, system administration and system customisation for both Community and Acute services. The post holder will manage the designated systems to the highest possible standard, ensure benefits are realised and functionality is optimised, ensure system downtime is minimised and application associated risks are mitigated.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the applications landscape in a complex organisation
- Team and people management experience
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the applications landscape in a complex organisation
- Team and people management experience
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills
Desirable
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).
