Job summary Following funding approval by NHS England, the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust (RNOH) will work with UCLH to implement an extension of our Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR). The collaboration starts in September and RNOH will be able to utilise UCLH's expertise in designing, implementing, and using Epic since March 2019. It is expected that Epic will be rolled out at RNOH in November 2025, replacing paper records and many of the current clinical systems at RNOH with a single, fully integrated clinical record. It means that staff can always access the complete, accurate and up-to-date information needed to ensure the best care for patients. To help achieve delivery of this programme, we are looking for passionate individual to work as a the RNOH Connect Technical Manager within the DHCT Solutions section. This role will manage the overall delivery of the technical aspects of the RNOH Connect programme. This includes understanding and designing all required technology for this specific Epic solution and ensuring a clear methodology is followed. The key aspect of the role is ensuring that the technology is delivered and meets the requirements captured from both Epic and RNOH. Ensuring that our technology partners are providing the right technologies in the right way will meet this requirement and providing governance to the satisfaction of the DHCT standards will ensure consistency. Main duties of the job To be successful you'll need to have previous experience of delivering the technical aspects of an Epic implementation, and to have a good general understanding of Digital Healthcare. You'll be conversant with current technical infrastructure including integration platforms. You'll be as familiar with writing design proposals as you are with explaining technical details to project teams and managing project planning and delivery. Advantageous would be experience of working with a large outsourcing supplier, writing work packages for them and being able to challenge their high level designs. If successful, you will be offered this exciting role as a fixed term NHS contract. You will receive your annual increments in line with Agenda for Change. Roles are full time (37.5 hours) and arrangements can be made to ensure clinical staff can maintain their professional registration.For further information or an informal visit please contact:tony.ballnhs.net About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £82,462 to £93,773 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 16 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 309-UCLH-5341 Job locations UCLH, Maple House 149 Tottenham Court Road London W1T 7NF Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425 Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425 Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential Educated to Masters level or knowledge demonstrated through experience at Masters level Higher professional or management degree or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstances able to demonstrate a significant level of equivalent experience) Knowledge and experience of project management using tools such as PRINCE 2, MSP etc Deep technical knowledge of Digital Healthcare technology and its implementation and use Experience Essential Extensive relevant programme management experience with track record of delivery Extensive experience of developing and implementing complex infrastructure for Digital Healthcare solutions Significant experience of designing and executing and managing complex, large-scale and high-profile projects Significant knowledge and understanding gained through experience of oTechniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes oProblem solving techniques oChange management techniques oQuality improvement techniques oStakeholder management and communications oRisk management and issue resolution oExperience of service redesign and development Proven record of success in managing operational change whole also developing and maintaining high standards of quality Significant experience of working with partners and stakeholders in delivering sensitive changes to technology Experience of working closely with stakeholders to inform and implement initiatives A proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of large scale strategic projects Skills and Abilities Essential Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitments to multidisciplinary working Excellent communications skills including negotiation, with proven ability to liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team based environment Ability to meet deadlines and compete tasks within agreed timescales Project management skills IT Excellence: high level skills with IT products and exceptional understanding of healthcare solutions Strong analytical abilities and problem solving capabilities and a depth of functional expertise in Digital programme delivery A sound understanding of the issues affecting the disciplines in this service area Practical knowledge of improvement methodologies and change management approaches, and the ability to apply this know-how in pursuit of specific business objectives and bottom-line impact Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential Educated to Masters level or knowledge demonstrated through experience at Masters level Higher professional or management degree or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstances able to demonstrate a significant level of equivalent experience) Knowledge and experience of project management using tools such as PRINCE 2, MSP etc Deep technical knowledge of Digital Healthcare technology and its implementation and use Experience Essential Extensive relevant programme management experience with track record of delivery Extensive experience of developing and implementing complex infrastructure for Digital Healthcare solutions Significant experience of designing and executing and managing complex, large-scale and high-profile projects Significant knowledge and understanding gained through experience of oTechniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes oProblem solving techniques oChange management techniques oQuality improvement techniques oStakeholder management and communications oRisk management and issue resolution oExperience of service redesign and development Proven record of success in managing operational change whole also developing and maintaining high standards of quality Significant experience of working with partners and stakeholders in delivering sensitive changes to technology Experience of working closely with stakeholders to inform and implement initiatives A proven success in business planning and in the development and effective implementation of large scale strategic projects Skills and Abilities Essential Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitments to multidisciplinary working Excellent communications skills including negotiation, with proven ability to liaise effectively within a multidisciplinary team based environment Ability to meet deadlines and compete tasks within agreed timescales Project management skills IT Excellence: high level skills with IT products and exceptional understanding of healthcare solutions Strong analytical abilities and problem solving capabilities and a depth of functional expertise in Digital programme delivery A sound understanding of the issues affecting the disciplines in this service area Practical knowledge of improvement methodologies and change management approaches, and the ability to apply this know-how in pursuit of specific business objectives and bottom-line impact 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address UCLH, Maple House 149 Tottenham Court Road London W1T 7NF Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)