Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Senior Oncology Application Analyst - EPR Programme This role would suit individuals who have an extensive knowledge of Chemocare or other Oncology systems or individuals who are currently working within an Oncology service who have an extensive knowledge of Oncology workflows, processes and procedures from either a clinical or operational perspective.
Anyone also Beacon certified from previous Epic implementations are also encouraged to apply for this role.
As a Senior Oncology Application Analyst you will work closely with clinical and operational Oncology colleagues to ensure current workflows, processes and procedures are configured appropriately within the new Devon-wide Epic EPR system that will be implemented across Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job What You'll Do: Be the Expert: Harness your deep understanding of complex working practices and processes from clinical, IT, or administrative perspectives.
Lead and Configure: Work in dedicated teams to configure your assigned module, driving best practices and improving patient pathways.
Supervise and Support: Mentor and guide a team of Application Co-ordinators/Analysts to deliver an integrated EPR solution on time and within budget.
What We Offer: Global Training: Opportunity to receive top-notch training in both the UK and the USA.
A valid passport and readiness to travel are essential.
Career Growth: Available as a secondment or fixed-term contract until September 2026, with potential for extension or permanent positions.
Alternatively, apply for a substantive role for long-term career stability.
About us This vacancy is being advertised by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; however, applications from individuals employed by Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust are encouraged.
By applying for one of these vacancies you are agreeing for your application and personal information to be shared between the three organisations as necessary to complete the recruitment process.
Job responsibilities Communication and Working Relationships Negotiate with and persuade senior staff to accept changes to working practices which will improve efficiency, patient flow and/or patient experience in conjunction with the wider Trust.
Maintain regular communication with other configuration teams and relevant supplier staff.
Work with Principal Trainers to incorporate feedback from training sessions into future developments or make urgent changes to build as appropriate.
Analytical Judgement Maintain schedules and raise any risks or issues highlighted through testing to the appropriate level.
Analyse and document simple to highly complex clinical and administrative workflows (user requirements), information, data collection and/or reporting requirements and use this information to configure the designated Epic module to meet these requirements.
Planning and Organisation Initiate, arrange, chair and/or participate in meetings between senior staff to discuss workflows and/or areas of concern and/or take notes of any action points.
Meet regularly with the assigned Configuration Manager/other Configuration Managers across other Epic modules and/or Design and Delivery Lead to plan, negotiate with, review and prioritise the scope of the applications/infrastructure in accordance with Implementation plans.
Physical Skills Advanced keyboard skills.
Patient and Client Care Contact with patients is incidental, although there may be work required in clinical areas to understand current and proposed processes effectively.
Finance, Equipment and other Resources Responsible for the safe use of IT equipment issued by the Trust i.e.
Trust Laptop and related hardware.
Responsible for the safe use of office equipment.
People Management and Training Supervise and provide day-to-day line-management to the Application Coordinators/Analysts within the team, including dealing with a range of staffing issues such as capability, disciplinary, grievance, absence etc.
Assign relevant work to Application Coordinators/Analysts.
Information Technology and Administrative Lead on one additional aspect of Epic configuration (e.g.
Workbench, Business Continuity etc.)
within designated module.
Input data into spreadsheets, Word documents or PowerPoint presentations, ensuring accuracy and adhering to style guides/template.
Plan, design and build elements of the assigned EPR modules which will include major workflow and pathway redesign.
Research and Development Work with the testing team to develop test scripts against patient scenarios across patient pathways and interfaces to other systems in accordance with the Testing Manager's instructions.
Undertake training (in the UK and overseas) and, within five months of start date, become qualified in at least one Epic application.
Freedom to Act Identify and allocate work packages across disciplines to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach.
Update and amend plans within assigned area of work.
Person Specification Qualifications Educated to master's level or equivalent experience.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Epic Certification.
Knowledge Understanding of complex clinical, administrative and/or operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels in the organisation, including clinical staff and managerial staff as well as with external suppliers.
Intermediate knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Able to prioritise tasks to achieve deadlines whilst working under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
Able to lead meetings, resolve conflicts, maintain issues lists and work to a project plan.
Good analytical and project management skills.
Confident in working with, negotiating with and motivating clinical staff, medical consultants and/or other senior managers.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience of implementing and managing a clinical system.
Experience of Epic configuration.
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.
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