Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within the integrated Alder Hey and Liverpool Heart and Chest Digital Service. We are looking for a talented highly motivated Medical Logic Module (MLM) & Report Analyst.
The role of the Medical Logic Module (MLM) & Report Analyst will be pivotal with assisting in the optimisation and development of our comprehensive Electronic Patient Record (EPR) at LHCH. They will adapt and customise core existing databases and repositories along with generic templates to extend the existing alert and clinical rule functionality and capability of the EPR System. All optimisation will be carried out under the direction of the Clinical Systems Manager
Main duties of the job
The individual will work with the Senior Technical Analyst and wider Clinical Systems Analyst Team to develop and refine MLMs (Medical Logic Modules) to enhance EPR functionality for Clinical Decision Support and other purposes to meet the needs of LHCH. This will underpin improvements in efficiency of patient care and support Standards of care, increasing both the Trusts prominence and standing as a global centre of excellence.
The role requires a strong core of IT and database related skills, but also the ability to understand and translate complex clinical scenarios into robust algorithms, that then generates flags and alerts. These will be based upon the data captured in the EPR and suitable MLM rules.
About us
iDigital is integrated service supporting digital services at both Alder hey and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Liverpool Heart and Chest has been officially accredited as a HIMSS Stage 6 and have recently become part of the Digital Aspirant scheme, which helps NHS Trusts raise their Digital Maturity. The Trust has also recently commissions the Digital Excellence Strategy, a 5-year programme to deliver digital initiatives enabling a wide range of benefits. The 3 core themes that underpin the strategy are 'Connecting Digitally with our Patients and Families', 'Digital Safety and Outstanding Care' and 'Insight Led Care',all underpinned by a 'back to basics' service improvement plan.
Alder Hey has been officially accredited as a HIMSS Stage 7 hospital Alongside this the Trust are upgrading their Electronic Patient Record (Meditech) to the latest version available, maximising our investment in core clinical systems to ensure our staff have the best tools available when providing patient care.
We pledge to use digital to ensure that we are safer and deliver the best possible care at every step, for our staff we pledge their working day will be made better by delivery of a digital infrastructure that is based around their day to day needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
o To develop, implement and support the optimisation of Sunrise Clinical Manager Altera SCM) through;
- Building templates, pathways and maintaining tables
- Setting up systems, scripts and / or algorithms
- Report development and writing, including ensuring that automated output is correctly received and formatted.
o Create medical logic modules (MLMs) for orders and clinical documentation under the guidance and support of the senior MLM Analyst.
o Present complex concepts to clinician e.g. communicating system function, database function and limitation and design options
o To assist with investigation and resolution of any problems reported by users of the core EPR systems.
o Work with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency of the system and associated operational procedures
o Assist in the cascading of new developments in the systems to Clinical Systems trainers to integrate in to revised training materials
o Support the Lead analysts and IT Technical staff with technical upgrades of the systems.
o Participate in system testing
o To work with the wider clinical systems team to deliver the optimisation through cycles of change (CoC), working unsociable hours
o First line support and escalation as required to Altera
o Supporting the maintenance and development of the Trusts wider Clinical Systems.
o Work with lead analysts to ensure accurate documentation of testing procedures for core EPR systems
o Carry out other duties appropriate to the grade as may be required or requested by management
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
o To develop, implement and support the optimisation of Sunrise Clinical Manager Altera SCM) through;
- Building templates, pathways and maintaining tables
- Setting up systems, scripts and / or algorithms
- Report development and writing, including ensuring that automated output is correctly received and formatted.
o Create medical logic modules (MLMs) for orders and clinical documentation under the guidance and support of the senior MLM Analyst.
o Present complex concepts to clinician e.g. communicating system function, database function and limitation and design options
o To assist with investigation and resolution of any problems reported by users of the core EPR systems.
o Work with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency of the system and associated operational procedures
o Assist in the cascading of new developments in the systems to Clinical Systems trainers to integrate in to revised training materials
o Support the Lead analysts and IT Technical staff with technical upgrades of the systems.
o Participate in system testing
o To work with the wider clinical systems team to deliver the optimisation through cycles of change (CoC), working unsociable hours
o First line support and escalation as required to Altera
o Supporting the maintenance and development of the Trusts wider Clinical Systems.
o Work with lead analysts to ensure accurate documentation of testing procedures for core EPR systems
o Carry out other duties appropriate to the grade as may be required or requested by management
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to degree level in IT or informatics or other relevant experience.
Desirable
- Training in Microsoft T-SQL
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of designing, programming, developing and project managing system solutions.
- Advanced understanding of complex relational databases.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills and in depth knowledge of a range of software packages including, Microsoft SQL Reporting Services, Excel and Access
- Proven ability to successfully extract data and analyse complex and multi-stranded IT problems and interpret data and draw conclusions across a number of NHS Trust wide systems
- Practical and theoretical skills in programming such as Transact SQL and Visual Basic
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to degree level in IT or informatics or other relevant experience.
Desirable
- Training in Microsoft T-SQL
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of designing, programming, developing and project managing system solutions.
- Advanced understanding of complex relational databases.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills and in depth knowledge of a range of software packages including, Microsoft SQL Reporting Services, Excel and Access
- Proven ability to successfully extract data and analyse complex and multi-stranded IT problems and interpret data and draw conclusions across a number of NHS Trust wide systems
- Practical and theoretical skills in programming such as Transact SQL and Visual Basic
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
iDigital Team based at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L143PE
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
