Job Summary
Main duties of the job
The EPR developer’s role is to support, design and deliver technical solutions for all Application modules used within the Trust. The primary role of this position will be to configure and incident resolution for CapMan (Capacity Management/Patient Flow) and Patient Portal UK (PPUK). The core system used is Cerner Millennium so experience in design and build on this application is paramount. Role includes design, build, testing, implementation and upgrades. Department adheres to strict Change Management protocols, which must be maintained by all staff. The maintenance of applications includes all interfacing between applications.
The EPR developer is expected to progress through training and mentoring as well as by their own initiative. There is some requirement to work outside of normal hours to perform upgrades, fixes and implementations. EPR developers must have an all-round technical ability with a flexible attitude / approach to work to resolve problems and meet deadlines. This role is suitable for people that like a challenging role.
This role is expected to take on other roles from within the department which may not be specifically detailed within the job description. This will enhance the candidate’s skill set and provide greater cover within the department.
Please note: as part of this role you are are required to be on-call as per rota, paid per session.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
This is an exciting time to be working with the Clinical digitisation team. The Trust was awarded Global Digital Exemplar status in 2017 and one of our main sites achieved HIMSS7 validation in 2022 and is known as the most digitally advanced hospital in the NHS.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to HND/degree level or equivalent in IT or one that majors in IT
Desirable
- Educated to HND/degree level or equivalent in IT or one that majors in IT
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the design and build of Electronic Patient Records.
- Demonstrated analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to work well within a team and willingness to contribute to all aspects of the job, including assisting with new systems implementation
- Previous project experience.
- Demonstrated experience of working with the NHS.
- Practical experience in the design, build and implementation of Cerner applications.
Desirable
- Exposure to different operating systems and middleware products.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- The ability to use one or more programming languages (e.g. Java, VB, SQL).
- Experience in Cerner CCL language
- Ability to maintain and implement handover documentation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent computing skills formed on a base of theoretical knowledge of a range of applications.
Desirable
- Experience in the design and development of custom Cerner mPages
Physical Skills
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills to fulfil duties as there is a specific requirement for speed and accuracy
- High level of skill required for advanced keyboard use to manipulate data with a narrow margin for error
- Accuracy is extremely important particularly around coding clinical systems
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Flexibility.
- The ability to work with minimal supervision.
- The ability to work well within a team, especially in times of stress.
- The ability to identify personal training needs and where appropriate to achieve it under own initiative.
Desirable
- Fundamental desire to improve patient care through the effective use of clinical systems and be empathetic to clinical issues.
Others
Essential
- An understanding of the importance of Electronic Patient Records within the NHS.
- An understanding of interfaces.
- An understanding of databases and SQL (or similar language).
Desirable
- Some exposure to / knowledge of AIX, Oracle and Windows.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 30 January 2025
