Application Support Officer
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused Application Support Officer to support the operation and development of NEP Cloud, our shared finance and procurement solution.
NEP is a not-for-profit NHS consortium providing services designed for the NHS, by the NHS. This Band 5 role combines your finance, procurement or customer service experience with an interest in systems, problem-solving and service improvement.
Within our Applications Support Team, you will investigate and resolve support requests, helping consortium organisations use NEP Cloud confidently. You will advise on functionality and best practice across Purchase to Pay, Order to Cash and Accounting to Reporting, developing specialist application knowledge.
You will also contribute to system developments, testing and quarterly upgrades, support training, prepare guidance and mentor systems support and customer service colleagues.
You will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a professional, approachable manner, alongside the ability to communicate clearly, manage competing priorities and take ownership of queries.
Join a collaborative team that values knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and excellent customer service, while developing your skills and supporting essential NHS business services.
Please note you will be require to work onsite 3 days a week.
Main duties of the job
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Investigate, analyse and resolve application support requests through the NEP Service Desk, working within agreed service levels.
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Provide clear, practical advice on system functionality, business processes and best practice.
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Maintain regular communication with users, keeping them informed and escalating issues appropriately.
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Support the design, configuration, testing and implementation of system enhancements and quarterly upgrades.
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Analyse data, investigate discrepancies and produce reports to support consortium organisations.
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Prepare and deliver training, user guidance and supporting documentation.
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Mentor and support systems support and customer service colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping coordinate activities.
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Deliver allocated project tasks and work packages within agreed timescales and quality standards.
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Contribute to service reviews, audits and improvements while maintaining security, confidentiality and accurate records.
About us
NEP is hosted by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and is the largest NHS Consortium in England. NEP provides a cutting-edge, fully integrated finance and procurement solution tailored specifically for NHS organisations, configured on Oracle Cloud ERP.
Through collaboration and shared learning, we empower our members to optimise resources, meet evolving directives,driving improve outcomes for patients.
At NEP, we foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement. Staff are supported to grow professionally through mentorship, development programmes and opportunities to work on innovative projects. Our hybrid-working model supports a healthy work-life balance while maintaining strong team connectivity and service delivery.
You will join a motivated and knowledgeable team, where your input is genuinely valued. We are proud of our collaborative ethos and our shared commitment to supporting front-line NHS services through reliable digital infrastructure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, you will work under the direction of the Application Configuration Manager, with day-to-day mentorship from the Application Support Lead. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across NEP and build effective relationships with consortium organisations and external partners.
You should hold a degree-level qualification in a finance or procurement-related subject, or an equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience. Experience in a supervisory role within finance, purchasing or customer service support is essential, alongside operational knowledge of computer systems and an understanding of business and financial reporting processes.
You will need strong communication, organisational and analytical skills, confidence using Microsoft Office and the ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team. Knowledge of coaching, mentoring and quality improvement will help you support colleagues and improve services. NHS experience and a project management qualification would be beneficial.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- o The Application Support Officer should possess a professional Degree Level qualification within a Financial or Procurement related study area, or equivalent qualification and / or demonstrable relevant experience.
- o Qualification in Project Management, i.e. Prince 2
Experience
- The Post Holder should have experience of working in a supervisory role within a Finance or Purchasing Department or a Customer Service Support Department within a pro-active team-based environment.
- o A broad range of operational experience and knowledge of one or more computer systems, hardware or software
- o It would be beneficial, although not essential, for the post holder to have working knowledge of NHS working practices and procedures.
Skills
- o The Post Holder should possess excellent keyboard skills, and should have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Unit 8/9 Roseberry Court
Stokesley
TS9 5QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/