Junior Digital Applications Developer

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Junior Digital Applications Developer in Reading, UK. The successful candidate will support digital applications to ensure they align with the digital strategy, work collaboratively with clinical teams and suppliers, and assist in documenting and configuring systems. The ideal candidate should have Oracle/Cerner Application experience and be comfortable in stakeholder engagement, making technical insights accessible to different audiences. NHS background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have Oracle/Cerner Application experience.
• Previous experience in the NHS.
• Experience working within digital IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key liaison between clinical staff, IT teams, and external solution providers.
• Attend user group forums to foster relationships and share knowledge.
• Assist in the development of user manuals and conduct training sessions for staff.

Skills

Oracle/Cerner Application knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Understanding of digital technologies systems and architecture

Tools

Cerner Millennium

Job description

As the Junior digital applications developer, you will be responsible for supporting the digital applications developers ensuring the systems are configured to meet our digital strategy and that 'best practice' ways of working are facilitated. As a technical expert work alongside the Trust's care groups, clinical teams and system suppliers as necessary, to participate in the design of any new workflows that will require the development of change within digital applications. Support with analysis, scope out document requirements and carry out the configuration of the Trust business change requirements within RBFT digital applications. Understand all current processes from an "as is" perspective in relation to the specific work stream within the Trust. Participate in the design of the new "to be" processes, completing processflows, documentation and analysis of impacts / dependencies and the configuration of digital applications. Understand interfaces between systems and the data exchanged, to reflect this requirement in any configuration changes. Adhere to all policies and procedures within the Configuration Team. Work collaboratively with colleagues in the support Team, back-office Informatics and throughout the Trust.

Requires Oracle/Cerner Application knowledge

Main duties of the job

As the Junior digital applications developer, you will be responsible for supporting the digital applications developers ensuring the systems are configured to meet our digital strategy and that 'best practice' ways of working are facilitated. As a technical expert work alongside the Trust's care groups, clinical teams and system suppliers as necessary, to participate in the design of any new workflows that will require the development of change within digital applications. Support with analysis, scope out document requirements and carry out the configuration of the Trust business change requirements within RBFT digital applications. Understand all current processes from an "as is" perspective in relation to the specific work stream within the Trust. Participate in the design of the new "to be" processes, completing processflows, documentation and analysis of impacts / dependencies and the configuration of digital applications. Understand interfaces between systems and the data exchanged, to reflect this requirement in any configuration changes. Adhere to all policies and procedures within the Configuration Team. Work collaboratively with colleagues in the support Team, back-office Informatics and throughout the Trust

Requires Oracle/Cerner Application knowledge

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job responsibilities

Communication and RelationshipsStakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison between clinical and operational staff, IT teams, and external digital solution providers (e.g., Cerner Millennium). Facilitate effective communication to ensure stakeholders understand system capabilities, benefits, and limitations.User Group Participation: Attend user group forums, supplier collaboration events, and Trust meetings to foster relationships and share knowledge that can contribute to system optimization and improvement.Technical and Non-Technical Communication: Translate highly complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for clinical and non-clinical stakeholders. Ensure that communication regarding changes to EPR systems is tailored to the audience, minimizing jargon and ensuring accessibility.Training and Documentation: Assist in the development of user manuals and conduct training sessions for Trust staff on the effective use of EPR systems. Ensure end users receive appropriate levels of system access, following Trust guidelines on security and confidentiality.

Requires Oracle/Cerner Application knowledge

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Person Specification

Must have Oracle/Cerner Application experience

• Requires Oracle/Cerner Application knowledge
• Previous NHS experience
• Change Management
• Worked within digital IT projects

Understanding of web technologies systems and architecture

• Understanding of digital technologies systems and architecture

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.