EPR EPMA SME Assistant

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

The Programme

EPUT and MSEFT are embarking on the implementation of a UK first of type Unified Electronic Patient Record (UEPR) 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.

We have exciting opportunities to join the Nova programme in the role of SME Assistant and to be part of our mission and successful delivery of the programme.

Main duties of the job

JOB SUMMARY

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) 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 for a single system that spans Acute, Mental Health and Community health services. We have singed a contract with Oracle Health to implement the Cerner solution and are excited to offer this role to an experienced SME Assistant to support us in delivering the programme.

About us

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

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. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 a year Per Annum (Pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

364-A-8924

Job locations

Southend

Southend

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. Communication

To establish a professional working relationship with all necessary stakeholders linking to the Pharmacy Digital Systems.

Able to provide clear communication between multiple teams including external supplier, clinical staff and pharmacy.

Ability to adapt your communication style to suit the audience.

  1. Analytical and Planning

To assist in the planning of downtime for Clock-Change and Upgrades.

Analyse any patterns for problems or queries to escalate to seniors within the department

  1. Clinical Duties

  • N/A

  1. Policy and Service Development

To ensure policies and procedures are continually adhered to in relation to EPMA.

To follow standard operating procedures at all times and undertake reviews as assigned by line-manager

  1. Financial and Physical Resources

To keep inventory and stock of any resources that are needed for the service with particular attention on disaster recovery resources

To proactively identify areas of potential cost savings.

  1. Staff Management

Be a point of expertise for all junior staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. Communication

To establish a professional working relationship with all necessary stakeholders linking to the Pharmacy Digital Systems.

Able to provide clear communication between multiple teams including external supplier, clinical staff and pharmacy.

Ability to adapt your communication style to suit the audience.

  1. Analytical and Planning

To assist in the planning of downtime for Clock-Change and Upgrades.

Analyse any patterns for problems or queries to escalate to seniors within the department

  1. Clinical Duties

  • N/A

  1. Policy and Service Development

To ensure policies and procedures are continually adhered to in relation to EPMA.

To follow standard operating procedures at all times and undertake reviews as assigned by line-manager

  1. Financial and Physical Resources

To keep inventory and stock of any resources that are needed for the service with particular attention on disaster recovery resources

To proactively identify areas of potential cost savings.

  1. Staff Management

Be a point of expertise for all junior staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English GCSE (or equivalent) grade C and above (or equivalent)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft applications
  • Broad, general experience across a range of specialities/areas of work.

Desirable

  • Able to communicate and influence staff at all levels.
  • Reliable, polite, and approachable
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English GCSE (or equivalent) grade C and above (or equivalent)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft applications
  • Broad, general experience across a range of specialities/areas of work.

Desirable

  • Able to communicate and influence staff at all levels.
  • Reliable, polite, and approachable

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Southend

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Southend

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

NOVA Recruitment Advisor

Chris Germain

chris.germain@nhs.net

01702435555

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 a year Per Annum (Pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

364-A-8924

Job locations

Southend

Southend

SS0 0RY


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