Job Description

This is exciting time to join the IT department at UHSussex. The Trust has recently embarked on a large transformation programme to deliver an Electronic Patient Record (EPR).



In order for the Trust to be ready for EPR there are a number of readiness workstreams being established. As part of technical readiness the Trust is looking to onboard a number of device engineers to provide a proactive service working across locations.



The postholder will ensure environments are ready for EPR. This will involve the fixing and optimisation of the existing digital environments and ensuring blueprints are in place to enable future environments to meet the demands created by the increase in digital activities by UHSussex staff that a EPR will drive.



The post-holder will provide comprehensive technical expertise and support to maintain and expand all Trust's IT client device services. The post holder will be expected to assist with all aspects of the day-to-day administration and management of the IT environment as necessary, with particular emphasis on the in clinical impatient wards ensuring there is support for the clinical services, blueprinting the wards to ensure we have standardization across all campuses.



The post holder with have a good breadth and depth of IT knowledge gained through experience as they will be required to be able to work without supervision and will need to understand the complexity of the overall IT infrastructure within their location(s). They are expected to work in partnership with the EPR team to support the adoption of the EPR. There may be a requirement to work to support other digital transformation projects being delivered by the wider project and programmes function.



The role requires exceptional communication and engagement skills in order to b uilding relationships with areas. The successful candidates will be required to have strong On site visibility be pro-activeness and responsive. They will be required to report on impact they are making with a specific focus on benefits



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.



As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex



https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



Please see attached for detailed overview of the main responsibilities of the advertised role

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/