About this role
Job summary
This post is fixed term/secondment until 31/12/2027 due to funding.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
These are exciting times for Velindre University NHS Trust (VUNHST) when you consider the opportunities ahead for blood and cancer services in Wales. By taking full advantage of digital to support our transformation the Trust has an opportunity to accelerate progress toward our ambitious long-term strategic goals. One of the most important components of our future success will be how well we embrace the challenge of digital. "Connecting our People and Services" is the digital vision in response to the Trust mission to "Improve Lives", and its vision to deliver "Excellent Care, Inspirational Learning, Healthier People".
Main duties of the job
Configure digital solutions to support operational systems and to support the delivery of user requirements.
Support the service delivery of clinical applications across Velindre University NHS Trust, ensuring they perform to the requirements of its users, clinician, and services.
Provide specialist advice, support and training to various staff groups across the organisation as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Participate in a second line support service, troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve problems or refer to the system supplier.
Identify opportunities to use digital systems to deliver service improvement and propose changes to practices and procedures.
Identify data quality issues and the delivery of additional training to support improved data quality.
Generate and execute test scripts and record test findings using the appropriate test documentation.
Participate in an out of hours (on-call) support service as part of a team rota.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
At Velindre University NHS Trust we aim to foster a culture of discovery, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will achieve this by embedding research and innovation into everything we do, to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for our patients and communities.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The Digital Application Support role will provide support and development for digital systems across Velindre University NHS Trust, ensuring they meet clinical, operational and regulatory requirements. Key systems include the Welsh Patient Administration System (WPAS), Welsh Clinical Portal (WCP), and a range of clinical and non-clinical applications that support service delivery and patient care.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust during a significant period of digital transformation. The post holder will support preparations for the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC), including the transition of existing systems, implementation of new digital solutions, and provision of post go-live and business-as-usual (BAU) support to ensure their successful adoption and ongoing use.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Knowledge Essential
Qualified to degree level or with equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
ITIL Practitioner or equivalent knowledge and experience Training qualification or equivalent relevant experience Project Management qualification (e.g Prince 2)
Experience Essential
Working within a quality driven environment Translation of business requirements into specialist functional specifications for digital applications
Desirable
Experience of working in the NHS or healthcare environment Understanding of risk management NHS Wales Digital Systems Where the role requires use of WordPress (or equivalent CMS) for the design and publication of web content
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
Ability to make judgements involving a complex range of facts or situations, which require analysis or comparison of a range of options Excellent organisational and planning skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to learn new technologies and digital systems/applications quickly through specialist training courses and self-study Advanced IT skills Professional attitude Able to work as part of a team Able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines Excellent understanding of problem, change and release management
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle Software development experience using an appropriate Integrated Development Environment and coding standards Principles of good web design
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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Employer details Employer name Velindre University NHS Trust
Address Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)