Senior Systems Specialist

NHS; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000

Job description

The Senior Systems Specialist will be responsible for the ongoing management of the main HCT SystmOne publishing unit, setting standards and processes to ensure the safe and effective management of clinical systems. The Clinical System in use by HCT is predominantly SystmOne and so the post holder will be expected to have a high level of SystmOne configuration expertise and experience. The post holder must also be able to demonstrate previous strong leadership skills and experience.

*Proposed interview date: 17-April*

Main duties of the job

• To provide system expertise in the delivery of complex and high priority system changes.
• Line management of the Project deployment & Operational Analysts to provide high level expertise and guidance.
• To provide the Clinical System team with high level of SystmOne expertise, offering support, and guidance to resolve any risks and issues.
• To contribute to a culture of continuous performance improvement to improve patient care.
• To contribute to organisational transformational plans and projects, providing SystmOne expertise and knowledge to assist with delivery of service improvements.

About us

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.

We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now. You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more details.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Educated to master's degree level or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• SystmOne Accreditation.
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).

Experience and Knowledge

• Extensive SystmOne experience, including leading on high profile projects and engaging effectively with stakeholders.
• Experience communicating effectively, including through written reports and presentations for senior audiences.
• Experience of developing policies and procedures.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in managing and maintaining clinical and digital systems.
• Excellent organisational & interpersonal skills with highly attuned understanding of different audiences and sensitivities including how to effectively work with frontline staff.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate to achieve successful outcomes at all levels.
• Ability to interpret and analyse highly complex information related to the options and outcomes available for the delivery of system solutions and choices available as well as system testing and audits.

Personal Qualities

• Resilient, flexible, and adaptable to change.
• Ability to motivate and engage others.
• Ability to work as part of a team and actively contribute to its success.

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.

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata.