Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Deputy Head of Taurus (Epic) EPR to support the strategic delivery, implementation, and optimisation of our Taurus Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a central role in maintaining Taurus across the organisation, improving clinical workflows, and ensuring the Taurus EPR system is suitably developed, maintained and delivered within the Trust in accordance with national, corporate and project directives.



Working closely with the Head of Taurus delivery, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead on critical projects, manage cross-functional teams, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the Taurus system meets the evolving needs of our staff and patients.



Line management and leadership of a team of Lead Application Analysts in the design and build team across Taurus in the designated area. This will include recruitment, PDRs, performance management, managing grievance and disciplinary procedures, mentoring and coaching where appropriate. Leading on all Epic applications activities. Creating and maintaining a strong working relationship with all key stakeholders including, Divisional Directors, General Managers, Heads of Nursing and other senior staff and Clinicians within the organisation. Managing and overseeing the application team resource which will support the successful delivery of the Taurus EPR programme. Creating strong working relationships with the Trust to support agreed work stream and programme timescales. Working as part of the senior Taurus leadership team, displaying positive and strong leadership skills Maintain strong working relationships with ICT colleagues in ensuring the delivery against information governance and data standards.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.



Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.



Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.



Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.



Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.



Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.



When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).



Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.