Job requirements
Essential
30 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Understanding of product management principles and lifecycle management.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of digital transformation, change management and service improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge
Understanding of governance, risk management and business case development.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of user-centred design and stakeholder engagement approaches.
- Knowledge
Understanding of data-driven decision making and performance measurement.
- Experience
Significant experience managing digital products, systems or services within a complex organisation.
- Experience
Experience working with clinical, operational and technical stakeholders to gather and prioritise requirements.
- Experience
Experience developing and managing product roadmaps and backlogs.
- Experience
Experience delivering digital transformation, optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience
Experience managing supplier relationships and third-party delivery partners.
- Experience
Experience producing business cases, reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
- Experience
Experience balancing strategic priorities with operational and BAU requirements.
- Skills and Ability
Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
- Skills and Ability
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Skills and Ability
Ability to translate business, clinical and operational needs into product priorities.
- Skills and Ability
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Skills and Ability
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Skills and Ability
Ability to manage competing priorities and make informed decisions.
- Skills and Ability
Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
- Skills and Ability
Ability to work across programme, optimisation and BAU environments.
- Personal Attributes
Innovative and customer-focused.
- Personal Attributes
Proactive and self-motivated
- Personal Attributes
Collaborative and approachable.
- Personal Attributes
Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- Personal Attributes
Committed to continuous improvement and delivering value.
- Personal Attributes
Credible and confident when engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Personal Attributes
Passionate about using digital technology to improve patient care and staff experience.
- Qualifications and Training
Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in Digital, Informatics, Business Management, Healthcare, Project Management or a related discipline.
- Qualifications and Training
Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Qualifications and Training
Demonstrable knowledge of product management, service improvement or digital transformation methodologies.
Desirable
14 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Understanding of NHS operational and clinical workflows.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of EPR systems, interoperability and healthcare technology standards.
- Knowledge
Understanding of patient safety requirements within digital healthcare systems.
- Experience
Experience of Nervecentre, EMAP or Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems.
- Experience
Experience working within the NHS or healthcare environment.
- Experience
Experience supporting large-scale EPR implementation and optimisation programmes
- Experience
Experience influencing product development with software suppliers.
- Experience
Experience of benefits realisation and value management.
- Skills and Ability
Experience facilitating workshops and requirements-gathering sessions.
- Skills and Ability
Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps or similar product management tools
- Skills and Ability
Advanced data analysis and reporting skills.
- Qualifications and Training
Agile Product Management, Scrum, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent qualification.
- Qualifications and Training
Qualification in Change Management, Lean or Quality Improvement.
- Qualifications and Training
Postgraduate qualification in Digital Health, Informatics or Leadership.
Job overview
The EPR Product Manager will be responsible for the strategic development, optimisation and ongoing management of the Trust's Nervecentre product suite. Acting as the bridge between clinical, operational, technical and supplier teams, the postholder will establish and manage the product roadmap, ensuring Nervecentre continues to deliver maximum value across programme implementation, optimisation and Business as Usual (BAU) operations.
Working closely with EMAP and Nervecentre, the Product Manager will identify, evaluate and shape future product development opportunities, influencing system enhancements and innovations that support organisational objectives, service transformation, patient safety and operational efficiency.
Although hybrid working is in place and available across the team, as this role will be key to the EPR programme there will be a requirement to be on site at Sherwood Forest Hospitals a minimum of 3 days per week.
Main duties of the job
Own and maintain the Nervecentre product roadmap and development priorities. Lead the transition from programme implementation into optimisation and BAU support. Work with EMAP and Nervecentre to identify and influence future product developments. Gather and prioritise clinical, operational and technical requirements. Act as the key link between stakeholders, suppliers and delivery teams. Lead product governance, prioritisation and benefits realisation activities. Ensure developments support patient safety, operational efficiency and strategic objectives. Monitor product performance, user adoption and benefits, driving continuous improvement. Develop business cases for enhancements, integrations and innovation opportunities. Support deployment, testing, training, communications and optimisation activities. Work with services to identify opportunities for workflow improvement and transformation. Provide expert advice on product strategy and future direction. Build relationships with Nervecentre user groups and support supplier and roadmap management activities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the role, including the key responsibilities, knowledge, skills, experience and person specification requirements, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Applicant requirements
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This advert is for EPR Product Manager with Derbyshire Support Facilities Services in Sutton-In-Ashfield Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Manager role. The advertised salary is £48,007 - £55,706 Per annum. The contract type is 14 months (Fixed Term Contract until December 2027). The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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