EPR Programme Support Officer

Job overview

We are seeking to enhance our York and Scarborough digital team in order to effectively support the implementation of our patient-centered clinical strategy. An excellent opportunity is available for an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme Support Officer (PSO) to become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering this programme across the Trust.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing aspects of the programme and assisting with tasks to achieve strategic objectives. They will be expected to plan, support, facilitate, and monitor project components or work streams during the programme lifecycle, utilising established project management methodologies to ensure delivery of benefits.

12-month Fixed Term. If you are an NHS employee applying on a Secondment basis you must seek approval from your current manager.

Monday- Friday

The job an be based either at York or Scarborough Digital offices with some home working available.

Please note, interviews for this position are held in person at one of our Trust sites. Remote interviews will not be available.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must have a degree or equivalent professional experience, demonstrate advanced IT proficiency at the ECDL standard, and have comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office 365. Up-to-date understanding of local strategies and evidence of ongoing professional development are important. The successful candidate needs to be able to work independently, manage and prioritise tasks for themselves and the team, and present analysed information clearly. Outstanding verbal and written communication are essential, along with the ability to express ideas in a fluent and persuasive way.

The post holder should be able to travel occasionally between venues to accommodate the needs of the role.

We are looking for outstanding candidates who will put the needs of patients at the center of everything they do and will share our Trust core values of Kindness, Openness and Excellence.

If it sounds like the role for you, call us to find out more!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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