EPR Application Analyst Labs Beaker

Job Description

Be the link between leading-edge medical software and an outstanding NHS Trust.Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), is the largest acute trust in the UK, with over 23,000 staff that care for over million patients a year. We’re embarking on an unprecedented clinical transformation programme that will revolutionise the way we work. We’ve partnered with a world-class medical software company to introduce Hive, a brand-new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) solution that will bring all our patient information into one easily accessible place and make our services more effective than ever before.Hive is the largest initiative of its kind and is backed by a significant multi-million-pound investment. It’s also an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise, join us at the beginning of our journey and develop through a challenging, complex project. With your help, we’ll build on our leading initiatives and transform our services for the benefit of patients and staff alike.The roleAs a Beaker EPR Application Analyst, you’ll design and configure the Beaker Laboratory EPR module and adapt it to our working practices and standards. Your work will be a vital link between the new technology and our services and will ensure our transition to Hive is a success.You’ll work closely with our staff to analyse our current processes, then agree on clinical and operational standards and future workflows to be incorporated into Epic, the software that runs Hive. To make sure our systems meet operational and auditing requirements, you’ll also collaborate with our Business Intelligence team.As a central member of the project, you’ll be required to lead on engagement with clinicians and other staff related to your module. But there are also opportunities to work with other EPR module teams across testing, security, user support and medical device integration. As part of your EPR training, you’ll also receive recognised qualifications in the Beaker application module.Required skills and experienceWe’re looking for candidates with clinical or operational experience in the NHS, preferably in the laboratory setting. You’ll be a talented communicator who can make complex issues easy to understand – you might also have experience in analysing business and technical requirements or even training in Epic software, but what’s essential is strong IT skills, an eye for detail and a sense of strategy.You’ll also need a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. A project management or relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred, but not essential.Great benefitsJoin us at the forefront of change and you’ll enjoy plenty of opportunities, together with all the benefits you can expect as an NHS employee. Alongside a competitive salary, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday entitlement, childcare support, flexible working and an NHS pension.Personal development is important to us at MFT, and you’ll also be able to move across different departments within the trust while taking advantage of quality training and learning schemes.Diversity & Inclusion at MFTAt MFT, our ambition is to be the best place to work for individuals from every background. That’s why we’re committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. This way, we can create a truly inclusive environment and make sure our staff represent the communities we serve.Apply with usIf you’d like to discuss it further, email Hive@mft.nhs.uk for more information. We’re excited to hear from you and demonstrate to you why MFT and HIVE really does have it all for you and your future career.Closing Date: 11th November 2020. If shortlisted, you can expect to hear from us within 5 working days of the advert closing.Selection Process: You will be advised by email what the selection process will consist of should you be shortlisted (this will be carried out via MS Teams so you will be required to have access to this software). For some roles, candidates will be required to partake in some online ability tests (Sphinx testing) before the final selection process. See below key dates that are relevant for this role to diary in the event you are shortlisted for this vacancy.Sphinx Tests: 16 – 18 November 2020Virtual Final Selection Process: 19th Nov 2020For further details / informal visits contact:NameHive@mft.nhs.uk