Lead Application Analyst

Project overview

Lead Application Analyst - EPR

Project details

Birmingham / Hybrid

Contract: 5-month contract

Overview of the Lead Application Analyst role

Sellick Partnership is currently supporting an NHS organisation based in Birmingham with the recruitment of an experienced Lead Application Analyst to join their EPR team on an interim basis.

This is a key role supporting the optimisation and development of clinical applications, with responsibility for coordinating complex issues across multiple applications and acting as a key point of contact for end users. The successful candidate will work closely with delivery managers, clinicians, subject matter experts and technical teams to identify improvements, manage system changes and ensure applications support clinical and operational requirements.

You will take responsibility for the design, configuration, build and testing of assigned application modules, while providing specialist advice and supporting the ongoing development of the organisation's EPR programme.

Key responsibilities of the Lead Application Analyst will include

Taking responsibility for the design, configuration, build and testing of assigned application modules

Acting as a primary point of contact for application users and coordinating the resolution of complex issues

Supporting the delivery of application optimisation and development plans

Working closely with delivery managers to identify, plan and implement system changes and improvements

Working with clinicians, specialists and subject matter experts to understand requirements and improve workflows

Supporting the design, build and testing of Epic applications in line with agreed priorities

Identifying opportunities for application optimisation and development through business partnering

Coordinating workflow enhancements linked to changes in functionality or new clinical practices

Analysing and documenting local workflows, collecting data and reporting on service requirements

Ensuring applications support best practice, clinical safety, information governance and standard operating procedures

Supporting the evaluation and implementation of new application features

Providing oversight of designated Epic applications, including configuration decisions, upgrades, testing and risk assessments

Supporting incident management and the resolution of issues affecting clinical workflows and reporting

Working with IT and Epic providers to ensure effective system integration

Supporting the development and delivery of user training and gathering feedback to improve system use

Providing regular progress updates and reports to senior management

Required experience/qualifications of the Lead Application Analyst position will include

Strong experience working within an application analyst or application management environment

Significant experience working with Epic / EPR applications

Experience across application design, configuration, build and testing

Strong understanding of clinical workflows and complex application environments

Experience analysing and resolving complex technical and application issues

Experience working closely with clinicians, SMEs, technical teams and senior stakeholders

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions based on complex or incomplete information

Experience supporting application optimisation and digital transformation

Strong understanding of information governance, clinical safety and data protection requirements

Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Experience presenting complex technical or system changes to a range of audiences

Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities within a complex environment

Desirable experience/qualifications will include

Previous experience within an NHS or healthcare environment

Experience supporting large-scale EPR transformation programmes

Experience across multiple Epic application modules

Experience with clinical terminology, workflows and patient pathways

Experience supervising or providing guidance to other application analysts

Experience supporting user training and development

Knowledge of GDPR, Caldicott principles and information governance

Experience working with Epic technical support teams and external suppliersThis is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Lead Application Analyst with strong Epic/EPR experience to play a key role in application optimisation and transformation, working closely with clinical and technical stakeholders within a complex healthcare environment.

How to apply for the Lead Application Analyst position

If you believe you have the experience outlined above for this Lead Application Analyst opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Greg Jones at Sellick Partnership to find out more.

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• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, GB
• Languages: English