About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Digital Services Department for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual for the post of Clinical Systems Configuration Team Leader to join our Digital Directorate at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
The role will involve managing a team of Clinical Systems Analysts & Advanced RA Agent. They will oversee the configuration, implementation and maintenance of clinical systems used by the Trust.
Main duties of the job
This post will be responsible for supervising and working alongside a team of staff providing system configuration requirements of the core EPR applications or other clinical information systems. The post holder will be required to act as deputy for the Clinical Systems Support Manager and take responsibility for the line management of the team of Clinical Systems Analysts and Registration Authority Team.
In addition to providing direct line management, the post holder will play a significant role in the delivery of Digital Projects as well as maintaining a high quality BAU service. This role involves managing configuration items, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications Essential
Degree plus post graduate equivalent in relevant subject. Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrable understanding of leadership principles Excellent understanding of system configuration, design, build development & test. Specialist knowledge and understanding of clinical systems.
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience in developing various solutions on patient based information systems. Proven experience of working within an NHS Digital function/role. Experience/involvement in implementation of Digital Projects.
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.
Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sceptre Point
Walton Summit Road
Preston
PR5 6AW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)