eCare Senior Development Analyst (Maternity Cover)
Job summary
eCARE Senior Development Analyst (Maternity Cover)
Department IT
Band 7 £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 22.5 hrs per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The IT Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic, ever-developing, forward-thinking group of people that make up a team that strives to keep the Trust's systems up to date and responsive to cutting edge technologies, whilst ensuring staff at the Trust are supported to continue to deliver at the highest level.
We currently have a temporary opening for the eCARE Senior Development Analyst, to design, develop, build and configure new deployments and eCARE application (Oracle Cerner Millennium) system upgrades. Develop test scripts, peer review test scripts, test the eCARE applications (Oracle Cerner Millennium), interfaces and peripherals contributing to the overall testing & quality of applications.
You will have experience working in a healthcare environment, including application build configuration, application testing (functional, system & integration) and have experience in Oracle Health (Oracle Cerner Millennium) solutions.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview 15 June 2026
Main duties of the job
'Administrative and Clerical staff feel supported with flexible working at MKUH, reporting 6.82 out of 10, and a 76% feel strongly about approaching their managers regarding flexible working.' 'NHS Survey, 2024''
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
o The aim of this role is to manage the technical framework used by the eCARE and Back Office teams on an on-going basis under the management of eCARE Development Manager.
o Responsible for the provision of expert level IT and eCARE technical and development services to the Trust. Areas of responsibility include, but not limited to, support of the Trust's Electronic Patient Record (eCARE) System and its optimisation.
o Ensure that a consistent and quality eCARE technical support service is provided to all users, this may require the identification and resolution of complex problems with the support of eCARE Development Manager.
o Contribute towards delivering new functionality and optimising the existing functionality; this may require working with the IT Back Office or end users to identify and resolve complex problems.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide specialist configuration and system management services to all Trust staff under the guidance of the eCARE Development Manager. In this capacity the post holder will be responsible for all the activities associated with the development of the eCARE System in accordance with established policies and procedures. This will include but not be limited to the following activities; Manage eCARE development project plans through the development project life cycle to include both technical and non-technical work streams under the right supervision.
Support and develop the eCARE System. This system is mission critical to the business.
Develop test scripts under the direction of the eCARE Development Manager to validate any system modifications and upgrades that will be released to the organisation as and when required.
Develop, build, configure, and test any new deployments and system upgrades under the direction of the eCARE Development Manager. This will include building new functions, optimising an existing one etc and producing test scripts to validate processes with the end users. These scripts will be used to sign off the local build and configuration of the system.
As directed by the eCARE Development Manager deliver new projects and eCARE solutions. The post holder will plan, design, and be responsible for configuration and deployment any solutions and work with the supplier SME independently when required.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
- IT related degree (or equivalent qualification / relevant experience)
- Prince 2 project management qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous personal development
- Can distinguish between Projects & Business as Usual
Experience
- Experience using various eCare/Cerner Millennium build tools and applying configurations
- Experience in being a member of a project
- Working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Managing tight deadlines & competing priorities
- Sound understanding of current IT standards, capabilities and developments in desktop, network, server, storage, and applications technology.
Skills
- Strategic thinker with sound analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to form excellent relationships and influence and negotiate effectively in order to deliver results and commitment to customer service
- Ability to prioritise activities of self-based on changing requirements and circumstances
- Commitment to CPD personally.
- Manage different (sometimes conflicting) needs/objectives
- Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions
- Excellent time management
Personal and people development
- Ability to remain calm and composed in high pressure situations.
- Self-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines with a flexible approach to work
- Able to form good working relationships with staff in the Trust and partner organisations
- Willing to develop own skills and knowledge
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Able to lead, develop & motivate others
Communication
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical staff
- High standard of written and verbal communication
- Ability to deal with senior management & board members, displaying confidence & gaining trust
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
IT Applications (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh