IT Clinical Applications Analyst

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have responsibilities in the following areas:-

To develop and maintain a good understanding of the processes and system requirements of the main hospital areas covered by the key Clinical Applications, ensuring the systems are deployed in a manner that allows for optimal, effective and efficient use to support the patient care pathway.

To undergo comprehensive training and act as an expert user acting as a focal point for issues relating to key Clinical Applications usage

To provide 2nd line support, using the Trusts IT call logging system, to manage the resolution of user issues relating to the key Clinical Applications, liaising with System Suppliers as necessary

Active monitoring and maintenance of key Clinical Applications and interfaces to ensure users have seamless access to clinical systems

Responsibility for monitoring and ensuring system compliance with local and national directives, e.g. Information Standards Notification (ISNs) from the Department of Health

Accurate production of output reports from key Clinical Applications. This could be from any Clinical system and may encompass Medical Legal litigation claims or audits as required

To undertake system analysis and design, including workflow, using software tools as appropriate

Participate in the collating and accurately documenting system requirement specifications

Undertake screen configurations, taking into account customer requirements and work processes, working to tight deadlines

Assist in software testing as required. This will include any upgrade to any system, ensuring that test scripts are completed as appropriate reporting back on outcomes

To undertake various aspects of project delivery, including implementation tasks, presentations, demonstrations and post go live floor walking

Assist with the development of documentation that will help the Trust utilise the full benefits of the systems facilities

To participate in project teams and other project activities as required

To assist with end user training and awareness as required including mentoring of departmental staff to ensure a high standard of data quality for speedy and effective treatment of patients and for the efficient running of the organisation

Assist in the production and maintenance of contingency plans and functioning systems for IT business continuity.

Attend relevant IT Systems user groups to keep updated with new releases or changes to the system, suggest improvements and share good practise.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a range of IT areas acquired through qualification to degree or equivalent level or relevant experience.
• Training in the use of IT systems to support health and/or business functions.

• Hospital IT systems training.
• Training experience.

Experience

• Experience using and supporting users of a health or business system
• Systems configuration and maintenance experience
• Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office applications
• Experience of software testing
• Reports, minutes and article writing
• Data Protection, Caldicott principles and other IT relevant legislation

• Experience of implementing PAS and/or EPR/clinical information systems
• Operational hospital experience
• Experience using Visio and MS Project software
• Knowledge of Prince 2 project methodology

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orbital

Thamesdown Drive

Swindon

SN25 4AN

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/