Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Experience of working in a team and supporting staff
- Knowledge
Experience of planning rotas
- Knowledge
Experience of using Emis at super user level
- Knowledge
Extensive experience of excel, databases, e-mail and presentation computer packages
- Knowledge
Good level of competency in word processing and data entry, together with advanced key-board skills
- Knowledge
Good working knowledge of administrative and secretarial practice
- Knowledge
Working knowledge/previous experience of Emis
- Knowledge
Ability to concentrate for periods of time on set tasks
- Knowledge
Good time management skills
- Knowledge
Good presentation skills both written and verbal
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Evidence of continuing professional development
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Knowledge of the Trust discharge processes and policies
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the wider effects of delayed treatments to our patients, our acute services and our community partners
- Knowledge
Knowledge of data reporting process and data management
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Knowledge of clinical coding, system reporting and auditing
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Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
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Understanding of clinical safety and information governance
- Qualifications
Degree or higher diploma in relevant area or associated evidenced
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High level of IT skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Office packages and good understanding of computer data processing
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Good understanding of workflows and clinical terminology
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
EMIS super user completion
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Experience supporting users with clinical IT systems
- Qualifications
Significant Experience working in EMIS Clinical system and Community setting.
Job overview
Are you experienced IT system user, with experience in data systems with a passion for leadership, digital transformation, and improving patient care? Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Clinical Systems Support & Administration Lead to play a pivotal role within Adult Community Services. This exciting opportunity combines operational leadership, clinical systems expertise, people management, service improvement, and data intelligence.
Main duties of the job
As the Clinical System support for EMIS and Lead for administrative services, you will drive system optimisation, improve data quality, support digital transformation initiatives, and develop teams to deliver outstanding services for patients and clinicians alike. Act as the key link between clinical services and clinical systems teams, ensuring excellent user support and system governance. You will deliver EMIS training and support across EMIS Web, EMIS X Mobile and associated integrated platforms. Develop and optimise clinical templates, workflows, reporting processes and system functionality. Produce high-quality reports and performance analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making Working closely with clinical teams, operational leaders, and digital colleagues, you will be a recognised subject matter expert, ensuring EMIS supports safe, effective, and efficient patient care across our community services. You will also deputise for the Clinical Systems Lead when required. You will contribute to digital transformation projects and service improvement initiatives across the Community Division working as part of our Community Team .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will provide specialist, operational and clinical system leadership for the administration function and clinical EMIS system within Adult Community Health Services. Working under the professional leadership of the Clinical Systems Lead, the post holder will be responsible for day-to-day delivery, system optimisation, data quality, and service-level implementation of EMIS within allocated services. The role combines autonomous operational leadership with accountability for clinical system safety, consistency, and governance, ensuring EMIS supports high-quality patient care, efficient clinical workflows, and Trust digital strategy. The post holder will act as a subject matter expert in EMIS and system reporting, working autonomously to deliver a safe clinical and standardised EPR.
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This advert is for EMIS Clinical System Support Lead with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Godalming, England. It is listed as a Band 6 IT support officer role. The advertised salary is £41,957 - £50,387 per annum including High Cost Area Supplement. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Nov 2026.
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