Senior Digital Applications Developer
Job summary
The Senior Digital Applications Developer is a key senior member of theDigital Data & Technology (DDaT) team, adding value for our patientsthrough improving and developing digital services across the Trust andwider health and care system.A central role in maintaining and developing and electronic patient recordsolution and enabling infrastructure to the Trust. The postholder will provideintensive advice to high-level line managers, contribute to the overall DigitalApplications strategy and lead other junior developers. They will haveexperience of programme management.Digital Applications including EPR provide clinicians with access to all theinformation they need about patients; with an integrated suite of softwareproviding an integrated record of care, supporting them to deliver safe, highquality care every time. It is critical to and underpins meeting national,regional and local strategic policies. It supports provision of modern, safeand effective care, and supports meeting the national 'paper-free at thepoint of care' policy.Ensure their team is an effective component of the Trust's Digital Data &Technology (DDaT) target operating model, working alongside others,delivering continuous overall improvement.Work closely with other digital development colleagues, bringing togetherpreviously separate teams to deliver within the overall Trust's vision.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with clinical teams to ensure alignment of priorities to achieve the overall development plan and support staff to develop and improve the EPR for all clinical services across the Trust. Improving patient safety, quality of care and patient experience is an explicit priority rather than an assumption and needs to underpin all elements of the implementation and beyond.oEnsure appropriate planning and support is in place to enable successful service transition, driving operational change and removing unwarranted variation.oLead the ongoing cycle of digital applications process improvement, continually identifying areas of opportunity for development and work with appropriate teams to implement system improvement.oWork closely with senior clinical teams to ensure alignment of goals and priorities to achieve successful implementation of digital applications, working as a liaison between clinical and operational services and DDaT and the system suppliers.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work with clinical teams to ensure alignment of priorities to achieve the overall development plan and support staff to develop and improve the EPR for all clinical services across the Trust. Improving patient safety, quality of care and patient experience is an explicit priority rather than an assumption and needs to underpin all elements of the implementation and beyond.Ensure appropriate planning and support is in place to enable successful service transition, driving operational change and removing unwarranted variation.Lead the ongoing cycle of digital applications process improvement, continually identifying areas of opportunity for development and work with appropriate teams to implement system improvement.Work closely with senior clinical teams to ensure alignment of goals and priorities to achieve successful implementation of digital applications, working as a liaison between clinical and operational services and DDaT and the system suppliers.
Person Specification
Skills
- Able to coach and lead teams in Agile and Lean processes
- 5+ years of developing in Cerner EPR
- Experience in delivering Commercial IT Solutions to a mixed Client base
- Practitioner level understanding of PRINCE2 methodology and control documentation or equivalent
Experience
- Leading a team
- Implementing cultural change
- Developing multiple different systems
- O365 development
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
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/