Job overview
We are seeking enthusiastic Patient Systems Officers on a fixed term contract for 9 months.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Patient Systems Team developing and providing technical support and technical systems administration for TEWV's portfolio of Patient Information Systems including CITO, Electronic Prescribing, Paris and SystmOne.
We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance, alongside offering an excellent range of benefits for you and your family.
We want our staff to feel valued, supported and part of a close-knit team at TEWV where everyone's voice is heard and appreciated.
We are committed to supporting our staff with their continuous professional development.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Main duties of the job
- Undertaking technical database management, system administration and development of large-scale patient systems.
- Providing 2nd Line Support to effectively resolve customer issues and problems
- Planning, delivering and evaluating appropriate systems developments using the Agile methodology.
- Undertaking System upgrades (including testing, configuration and issue management) both in and out of core hours.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to understand their needs and how the patient management system can be improved to enhance patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
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This advert is for Patient Systems Officer with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 9 months (n/a). The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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