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Job summary

Main area
ICT
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On call and cover until 18:00hrs expected - can be discussed at interview)
Job ref
218-AC-B7-8205010
Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Town
Coventry
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust logo

EPR Workflow Owner

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

An exciting new job opportunity has become available to support in the development, implementation, and optimisation of the Trust's Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and wider digital systems which in turn contribute to the delivery of the Trust's Digital Strategy and Outpatient Transformation Programme. The role will have a particular focus on the ongoing development and expansion of the Patient Portal and other patient-facing digital solutions which enhance patient experience and support service transformation.

The post holder will play an active role in the configuration, testing, implementation, and continuous improvement of digital system functionality, working collaboratively with clinical, operational, technical, and external stakeholders to ensure solutions meet organisational, operational, and patient needs. They will support the delivery of projects aligned to the Digital Programme and Outpatient Programme Board, ensuring successful implementation of new functionality and continuous optimisation of existing digital services.

In addition to the above the role requires strong analytical skills to produce, interpret, and present complex data and reports that inform decision-making, measure performance, identify trends, and support service improvement. The post holder will provide meaningful insights and recommendations to stakeholders, contributing to the development of business cases and the prioritisation of future digital initiatives.

Main duties of the job

In addition to some of the duties already outlined in the Job Overview the post will also include but not limited to the following duties:

Working across multidisciplinary teams, the post holder will identify opportunities to maximise potential of the Trust's EPR and associated digital applications, with a particular emphasis on expanding Patient Portal functionality and increasing digital engagement for patients. This will include supporting system configuration, process redesign, user adoption, and the implementation of new digital capabilities that improve outpatient pathways and wider patient care.

The post holder will be expected to apply technical expertise in system configuration, possess a sound understanding of outpatient and patient pathway processes, and utilise project management principles to coordinate and deliver multiple digital workstreams. They will support the successful delivery of strategic digital transformation initiatives, ensuring solutions are aligned with organisational objectives, national priorities, and best practice.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Provide specialist advice to clinical and administrative staff to ensure clinical digital system support for the business processes of the organisation and wider health community, especially where they directly impact patient care.
  • Identifying the change created through the introduction of new clinical digital system and support staff through this. Develop business process change action plans for key areas of work, highlighting any resource requirements or change in staff roles and identifying the associated benefits and risks.
  • Work across specialties and services to achieve maximum benefits from all available clinical digital systems throughout the patient pathway. To include working across the healthcare community in partnership with other organisations to improve services.
  • Apply in-depth clinical and operational experience and knowledge to the development of future processes which optimise the available clinical digital solutions
  • Escalates risks and issues associate with the introduction of new clinical digital systems as appropriate within ICT services.
  • Act on own initiative to identify future opportunities for service development and improvement.
  • Direct, motivate, plan, and monitor the work within the designated area of responsibility in order to achieve project plan timescales.
  • Work in accordance with Prince 2 principles and actively monitor the project plan working with the Programme/Project/Change Manager.
  • Participate in the development, analysis, evaluation and testing of clinical digital system both locally and regionally where appropriate.
  • Lead and facilitate relevant demonstrations and workshops for key members of staff affected by projects, encouraging discussion and debate on key issues.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description. 

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant subject or demonstrable significant relevant experience • Degree or willingness to undertake
Desirable criteria
  • • Prince 2 Foundation

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Ability to successfully manage people and change • Experience of implementing IT systems • Experience in successfully challenging established working practices and opinions • Liaison and negotiation at a senior level with a wide range of internal and external stake holders • Previous experience and knowledge of developing requirements into system configuration and service output • IT training experience • In depth experience in a role working at a senior level with information systems including Patient Information Systems
Desirable criteria
  • • Experience in HR and Management Related Issues • Resource Management

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • • Highly computer literate, with significant knowledge of Cerner Applications • A sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures • Knowledge of clinical supervision and staff development
Desirable criteria
  • • A good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS • Experience in Policy/Service Development

Skills

Essential criteria
  • • Patient focused • Excellent communication skills • IT skills • Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively • Good management of own and others time • Able to use initiative and make decisions • Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions • Effective process and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple stakeholders various tasks

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s values. (As detailed in UHCW’s Values in Action document below) • Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Pathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodPregnancy Loss PledgeHeart Charter

Application numbers

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Asif Sheikh
Job title
Head of Clinical Systems
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07786856106
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