Programme Manager - Electronic Patient Records
NHS Highland
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Fixed Term / Secondment for 1 year
NHS Highland is seeking to appoint a Programme Manager to join the eHealth Department, providing leadership for the Hospitals Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme, powered by TrakCare. This is a major clinical transformation programme that will change how NHS Highland operations across all clinical staff and sites.
Phase 1 of the Programme delivered Emergency Department functionality to five hospitals, upgraded TrakCare including the mobile enabled user interface, and transitioned to supplier-hosted arrangements, on schedule. Phase 2 will see the initial implementation of Order Communications for electronic ordering and receiving of results for laboratory and radiology tests. Future phases include expanding the Emergency Department functionality to Minor Injuries Units, rollout of Order Communications across NHS Highland as well as the introduction of electronic observations and digitising paper records. These solutions will streamline workflows, improve clinical collaboration, and ensure timely and accurate communication of critical patient information, supporting informed clinical decision-making.
The postholder will provide expert advice to guide programme development and ensure effective governance. They will demonstrate consistent, inclusive leadership that engages, enables, and empowers others, supported by strong motivation and communication skills. The role requires close collaboration with Project Managers within the eHealth and the Strategy and Transformation Teams, as well as with Heads of clinical services, to support effective programme delivery.
Informal enquiries should be made to Dhana Chisholm, Head of Applications; tel: 07976 765619; email: dhana.chisholm@nhs.scot
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.