Job summary
To work as part of a team to ensure the effective performance of the computer information systems used at Wirral University Teaching Hospital.
The clinical systems analysts are responsible for troubleshooting problems and challenges within the clinical information systems. This may include clinical processes, software problems, hardware issues. The clinical systems analyst also performs checks to ensure that data is entered and retrieved correctly and that all regulations regardingconfidentially, and security are being followed.
Main duties of the job
To support the scoping,monitoring and implementing specific clinical system projects to a wide variety of staff groups with the Trust whilst prioritising all workload in an appropriate manner, to ensure all project deliverables are met, within the agreed timescales.
Supporting specific WUTH services and ways of working to enableappropriate training needs analysis. Thereafter liaise with the wider clinical training team ensuring appropriate training solutions are in place to ensure that systems can be utilised to their full potential.
Whereappropriate work with project and programme management to ensuring project / programme reports are developed and forwarded in an appropriate manner to ensure the WUTH's progress is accurately performance monitored.
Undertake testing and evaluation of products / solutions prior to deployment to ensure they are fit for purpose and fully document the findings, to ensure risks are minimised.
Responsible for escalating issues that are beyond the control of the post holder to the Specialist or Advanced Clinical IT Systems Analyst.
Responsible for interrogating patient identifiable information within clinical systems to initially identify data quality issues and thereafter develop a change plan to resolve gaps in data quality to ensure that WUTH meets National standards.
Support customer engagement activities e.g. attend and set up events, demonstrations, presentations etc.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about the Clinical IT Systems Analyst position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about the Clinical IT Systems Analyst position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Clinical or management / administration qualification to degree level or equivalent relevant experience e.g. working at a band 4 level with additional continual professional development with significant awareness of Information System
- Experience in an NHS Provider Services environment, either in a clinical or administrative roll.
Desirable
- Prince 2 Foundation
- Clinical Information System management and development
- Experience of supporting projects with process redesign and change management experience and creation of documents to agreed standards
- Staff supervision
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understand the requirements of Data Protection Act, Computer Misuse Act, and Trust systems security policy and be aware of the requirements of Information Governance, Clinical Governance and Caldicott.
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Logical approach and ability to problem solve
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to establish rapport with others, be enthusiastic and have a helpful attitude
- Ability to work in a user orientated environment
- Able to appreciate, understand and willing to contribute to the wider organisations service development
- Ability to work under pressure
Other Requirements
Desirable
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS and of clinical and operational processes as well as understanding current Professional, National and Trust policies and strategies and appropriate statutory duties
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good analytical skills
- Presentation / facilitation skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Organised, methodical and able to manage own workload
- Flexible approach
- Must be skilled communicator to converse with all levels and grades of staff, imparting experience and knowledge in a professional and understandable manner with the ability to communicate highly complex IT issues to non IT staff
Other Requirements
Essential
- Be able to join the on-call analyst rota following a period on induction and training
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Clinical or management / administration qualification to degree level or equivalent relevant experience e.g. working at a band 4 level with additional continual professional development with significant awareness of Information System
- Experience in an NHS Provider Services environment, either in a clinical or administrative roll.
Desirable
- Prince 2 Foundation
- Clinical Information System management and development
- Experience of supporting projects with process redesign and change management experience and creation of documents to agreed standards
- Staff supervision
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understand the requirements of Data Protection Act, Computer Misuse Act, and Trust systems security policy and be aware of the requirements of Information Governance, Clinical Governance and Caldicott.
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Logical approach and ability to problem solve
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to establish rapport with others, be enthusiastic and have a helpful attitude
- Ability to work in a user orientated environment
- Able to appreciate, understand and willing to contribute to the wider organisations service development
- Ability to work under pressure
Other Requirements
Desirable
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS and of clinical and operational processes as well as understanding current Professional, National and Trust policies and strategies and appropriate statutory duties
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good analytical skills
- Presentation / facilitation skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Organised, methodical and able to manage own workload
- Flexible approach
- Must be skilled communicator to converse with all levels and grades of staff, imparting experience and knowledge in a professional and understandable manner with the ability to communicate highly complex IT issues to non IT staff
Other Requirements
Essential
- Be able to join the on-call analyst rota following a period on induction and training
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).
