EPR Solution Architect

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their enterprise architecture team. You will be responsible for the design activities related to EPR solutions, ensuring engagement throughout the lifecycle of projects. Ideal candidates will have significant experience within large organizations, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree. This opportunity provides a chance to innovate in a dynamic healthcare environment and contribute to digital transformation efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of practical experience in IT within a large complex organisation.
• Success in multiple disciplines like application management or data integration.
• Design and implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design activities for the Trust EPR solution.
• Collaborate with architects and technical teams to ensure project success.
• Engage with stakeholders and manage project lifecycle phases.

Skills

Application development methods

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Understanding of system design principles

Education

Degree in computer science or relevant discipline

Ongoing self-led programme of Continuous Professional Development

Tools

TOGAF certification

ISEB certification

Microsoft MCITP certification

Job description

Job Summary

As a solutions architect working as part of the enterprise architecture team in the Data & Digital team you will be responsible for design activities associated with the Trust EPR solution across architecture domains (business, applications, data and infrastructure).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Chief Technology Officer and other architects to create and enact the future vision for the trust, contributing to the aim of becoming a digital hospital.
• Play a key role in ensuring successful scoping and delivery of EPR project work, providing direction, guidance and governance to technical delivery teams.
• Collaborate with the trust’s managed business partner for IT on multiple projects, transforming requirements specifications into clear solution designs within the enterprise architecture framework.
• Maintain engagement throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring design and delivery phases meet expectations, are fit for purpose and comply with appropriate standards.
• Foster and encourage innovation, keeping up to date with emerging technologies and having broad experience of information systems in large and complex organisations.
• Lead the delivery of EPR CIP plans, provide support to the EPR Application Team, and offer technical oversight, advice and governance to UHL and 3rd Party Business Partner teams.
• Assume responsibility for the assurance of any new Trust‑wide EPR system functionality, aligning with existing and future implementation programmes and supporting the Trust’s digital maturity strategy.
• Act as a specialist point of contact for EPR configuration, influencing stakeholders to keep configuration consistent and supported.
• Take the lead on resolving configuration issues, escalating risks and initiating corrective action for responsible projects.
• Build and nurture key relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.

Training & Qualifications

• Essential: Degree level qualification in computer science or relevant discipline; or equivalent experience.
• Essential: On‑going self‑led programme of Continuous Professional Development.
• Desirable: Masters level qualification in computer science or relevant discipline.
• Desirable: TOGAF certified.
• Desirable: ISEB certified.
• Desirable: Microsoft certified to MCITP level or equivalent experience with MS technologies.

Experience

• Essential: Minimum 5 years detailed practical experience of IT in a large complex organisation.
• Essential: Demonstrable success in at least two of the following disciplines: application management, application development, data management, data integration, desktop support, data centre, networking, database design and management, security.
• Essential: Exposure to multiple, diverse technical application technologies.
• Essential: Design and implementation experience.
• Desirable: Minimum 7 years detailed practical experience of IT in a large complex acute healthcare organisation.
• Desirable: Demonstrable success in at least three of the following disciplines: application management, application development, data management, data integration, desktop support, data centre, networking, database design and management, security.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Essential: Experience of product evaluation and selection, objectively comparing options to determine the best solution to the business need.
• Essential: Ability to identify and articulate multiple technical solutions to business problems.
• Essential: Ability to estimate the financial impact of alternative solutions.
• Essential: Ability to manage competing demands, deadlines in a high‑pressure environment.
• Desirable: Ability to understand long‑term and short‑term perspectives of situations.
• Desirable: Knowledge of ITIL, eTOM, TickIT and CMMI.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in application development methods, techniques and standards.
• Understanding of principles and practices of good system design.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to write concise reports and design documentation.
• Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies.
• Knowledge of information principles and processes.
• Desirable: Knowledge of change management and project management principles.

Planning and Organisation

• Can work in multiple delivery styles (agile, iterative, waterfall).
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, managing own workload.

Other Requirements Specific to the Role

• Track record of remaining unbiased towards any specific technology or vendor.
• Effective in environments with ill‑defined requirements, under time and cost pressure.
• Extroverted and collaborative.
• Motivation focused on long‑term results.
• Highly computer literate with excellent keyboard skills.
• Ability to stand or sit, move between hospital sites, and carry light equipment such as laptops and projectors.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must demonstrate behaviours consistent with Trust values and behaviours.

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills in facilitation and negotiation.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with third‑party service providers.
• Respect as a subject matter expert and strong communication skills to present complex technical concepts to non‑IT audiences up to senior management level.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
County Hall Glenfield Leicester LE3 8HD