Enterprise Architect - EPR

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSENHSFT) provides services to the residents of Southend, Basildon, and Chelmsford. It was formed in April 2020 by the merger of Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, and Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk.

EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT).

EPUT and MSEFT are embarking on a UK first of type EPR procurement for a single EPR that spans Acute, Mental Health and Community health services. We have already undertaken extensive market engagement have submitted our full business case

There is extensive interest nationally in this first of type opportunity and we are excited to offer this role to an experienced Enterprise Architect to support us in spearheading the programme and to be a part of our mission and successful delivery of the programme.

Main duties of the job

This role will be responsible for supporting the design of the target operating model (TOM) that ensures the EPR system will align with the strategic goals and operational requirements of both organisations and setup the teams to support the EPR for success following it's go-live.This involves working closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders to gather insights, understand strategic priorities, and ensure the EPR system supports the Trust's long-term goals. The Enterprise Architect will ensure that the EPR system facilitates improved patient care coordination, supports effective decision-making, and has all the support post go-live.This role will be required to work across the key Nova workstreams as well as having a visible role working with other digital leads and key stakeholders across the organisations and the ICB. The individual candidate will have excellent communication, stakeholder management & strategic thinking skills to be able to deliver this complex task for a first of type EPR.The Enterprise Architect will support the development of comprehensive documentation for the TOM, including strategic blueprints, process flows, and governance frameworks to guide the post implementation requirements and their future evolution.This role requires extensive experience in enterprise architecture with a focus on strategic planning and implementation in healthcare settings.

About us

EPUT and MSEFT are embarking on the implementation of a UK first of type Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system that spans Acute, Mental Health and Community services. The new system will be delivered through the Nova Programme, alongside our commercial partners for this significant transformative journey.

At the heart of our ambitious programme is a commitment to people - our patients, our staff and our community. We believe that the key to successful innovation lies in fostering a supportive, inclusive culture that values every individual's contribution.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Date posted

04 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 a year Per annum and pro rata as appropriate

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0324

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend-On-Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Certification or substantial demonstrable working knowledge of an appropriate enterprise architecture methodology or framework such as TOGAF, Zachman or Agile.
Master's degree level in an IT, science or engineering discipline or equivalent qualification by experience
Certification or demonstrable working knowledge of associated frameworks or methodologies (e.g., ITIL, PRINCE2, MSP, UML etc.)

Experience

Essential

Experience of implementing projects in an OGC governed environment (PRINCE2, MSP).
Substantial architectural solutions design experience within an organisation that uses a structured design methodology.

Desirable

Experience as an IT architect
Experience working within a complex acute and / or other healthcare setting.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

In depth knowledge of Hospital Systems (either clinical or nonclinical or both).
Knowledge and use of enterprise architecture tools and models.

Desirable

Strong commercial and business acumen
Experience of vendor management and negotiation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Certification or substantial demonstrable working knowledge of an appropriate enterprise architecture methodology or framework such as TOGAF, Zachman or Agile.
Master's degree level in an IT, science or engineering discipline or equivalent qualification by experience
Certification or demonstrable working knowledge of associated frameworks or methodologies (e.g., ITIL, PRINCE2, MSP, UML etc.)

Experience

Essential

Experience of implementing projects in an OGC governed environment (PRINCE2, MSP).
Substantial architectural solutions design experience within an organisation that uses a structured design methodology.

Desirable

Experience as an IT architect
Experience working within a complex acute and / or other healthcare setting.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

In depth knowledge of Hospital Systems (either clinical or nonclinical or both).
Knowledge and use of enterprise architecture tools and models.

Desirable

Strong commercial and business acumen
Experience of vendor management and negotiation

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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