Senior Product Specialist

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Product Specialist to play a leading role in one of the most significant digital transformation programmes across health and care in Wales. This exciting opportunity will support the transition from an existing Mental Health and Community Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system to a replacement system.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary programme team, you will provide specialist product leadership throughout the design, implementation, deployment and ongoing optimisation of the new platform. You will work closely with clinicians, operational teams, digital specialists and national stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of solutions that improve patient care and user experience.

This post is fixed term until 31/03/2028 due to funding

Main duties of the job

You will work with the programme team on the implementation and ongoing development of a new Mental Health and Community Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, supporting one of the largest digital transformation programmes in Welsh healthcare. The role involves working closely with clinical, operational and digital teams to deliver system improvements, manage stakeholder relationships, provide expert product leadership, and ensure successful adoption of new technologies. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Masters and / or equivalent skills and experience
In depth knowledge of current IT development tools, paradigms, and methodologies
In depth knowledge of Service Provision standards and their application (ITIL particularly)
Comprehensive understanding of the use of modern Information Technologies and how they contribute to improved systems, ICPs, and services to patients
In depth understanding of the business processes for product(s) for which the post holder is responsible
General legislation relating to the provision of IT services, and any specific legislation relating to product(s) for which the post holder is responsible (e.g. Adoption Legislation)

Desirable

Advanced qualification in an agile development methodology (for example the Professional Scrum master qualification).
Qualification in team leadership (such as the Institute Of Leadership and Management's Level 2 Diploma in Team Leadership).

Experience

Essential

Significant Experience with Rio
Significant experience working in Information and IT
Senior level experience in health or care organisation
Proven record of management of successful and substantial data engineering or similar developments and implementation
Proven record in delivery of operational and strategic services
Project Management skills
Problem solving skills
Principles of Data Engineering
Design of Windows applications
Understanding of API development
Understanding of relational database design
Organisational development and change management skills
Good communication and presentation skills Influencing skills
Skills in leadership and managing teams
Systems analysis and design
Computer systems architecture - particularly Service Orientated Architecture
Financial management skills Interaction design (how users understand and use systems)
Management of information, IT and business dependencies

Desirable

Understanding of NHS Clinical / Administrative Information and IT requirements
Ability to manage and motivate staff by creating personal development plans and identifying training needs

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Woodland House

Maes-y-Coed Road

Cardiff

CF14 4TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/

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