EPR Test Manager

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London is offering an exciting opportunity to lead the strategy and delivery of end user testing for the Electronic Patient Record (EPR). You will manage the EPR Testing function and work with clinical leaders to ensure effective use of technology. The role offers flexible working hours and career progression opportunities in a supportive environment. Join us in transforming care delivery for improved outcomes in mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design, and evaluation of end user testing for the Electronic Patient Record.
• Manage the EPR Testing function and coordinate across multiple sites for adoption.

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major digital initiative designed to transform the delivery of care at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM). The Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme stands as one of the most ambitious change projects in the Trust's history. Its aim is to streamline staff workflows, enhance safety, and ultimately achieve improved outcomes for service users.

Career Progression pathways and development opportunities

We are committed to getting the very best out of our staff and supporting staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development in conjunction with the BCS membership.

Responsibilities

• To lead the strategy, design, delivery, and evaluation of end user testing for the organisation's Electronic Patient Record (EPR), ensuring the workforce is competent and confident to use the system safely and effectively at go‑live and beyond.
• The post holder manages the EPR Testing function, partners with clinical and operational leaders, and coordinates at scale across multiple sites, staff groups, and shift patterns to support successful adoption and sustained optimisation of the EPR.

Flexible working

As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 8 am to 6 pm, giving you the very best of good work life balance.

Department and Reporting Structure

This role is in the Digital PMO which sits under the Digital Services Directorate. The Directorate utilises technology and digital solutions to empower our staff to work effectively and to improve the care our service users receive. The postholder will report to the Chief Clinical Information Officer and work closely with multidisciplinary project workstreams, Digital and external departments/teams across the Trust as directed.

Locations

• Maudsley Hospital (headquarters) – Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin Park and the vibrant high‑street that offers great shopping opportunities and a wide range of restaurants.
• St Pauls – Located within the Bromley area and is less than 10 minutes from the train stations (Bromley South, Bromley North and Shortlands). It is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Bromley Park and the vibrant high‑street that offers great shopping opportunities and a wide range of restaurants.
• Bethlem Royal Hospital – Based in a beautiful setting in over 200 acres of green space in the London Borough of Bromley, South East London. The hospital has easy access to nearby main roads and offers free parking. The site is within walking distance from Eden Park and West Wickham overland stations.