Application Analyst

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice nursery onsite at Exe

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH) seeks an experienced Application Analyst to join the Willow team, focusing on Pharmacy-related EPR configuration and optimization. The role operates within the EPR Configuration Team, supporting ongoing refinements and upgrades to our Epic Willow environment.

You will be based at one of four Devon locations, with travel to sites across Devon, and occasional evenings or weekends for system upgrades.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy background or Epic certification with Willow experience.
• Support refinement and optimization of the EPR system.
• Willingness to travel to Devon sites and work across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Join the Willow team in the EPR Configuration Group to optimize Willow (Pharmacy) workflows.
• Support configuration, testing and rollout activities for the EPR system across Devon sites.

Skills

Pharmacy background

Epic certified analyst

Tools

Willow (Pharmacy) applications

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH), Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSD) and University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP), known collectively as Devon Acute Trusts, have undertaken the biggest programme of clinical pathway transformation, supported by digital technologies they have ever undertaken ensuring that we do the right thing for our patients and carers, people and communities as well as delivering a working environment which better enables staff to deliver the best care they can every day. This has culminated in each of the acute Trusts in the ICSt linking to one electronic patient record (EPR). One Devon Acute Trusts are continuing to work in partnership with Epic to deliver this transformational work.

About the Role

More detail about the role

An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Configuration Team for enthusiastic individual to join the Willow team as Application Analyst. If you are a self motivated person with either a solid pharmacy background or an Epic certified analyst with experience in the Willow (Pharmacy) applications looking to support the ongoing refinement and optimization of our EPR system we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

Please note the postholder can be based at any of the four locations.

As part of the shortlisting process you will be required to sit a sphinx test which helps to assess for suitability for the role.

Working Pattern:37.5 hours week Monday to Friday. The role will require travel to sites across Devon, as required. There may also be a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends or unsocial hours for upgrades.

For further information please contact: Ian Fielding - Lead Configuration manager on [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-50410-14584
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 8 November, 2026
• Job Category Administration