eCare Development Manager

We currently have an opening for an eCARE (EPR) Development Manager, focusing on the development of the Trust's Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system called eCARE (Oracle Cerner Millennium)., 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

'Administrative and Clerical staff feel supported with flexible working at MKUH, reporting 6.82 out of 10, and a 76% feel strongly about approaching their managers regarding flexible working.' ''NHS Survey, 2024''

The aim of this role is to define and manage the technical framework used by the eCARE and Back Office teams on an on-going basis.Responsible for the provision of expert level IT and eCARE technical and development services to the Trust.

Specify, develop and maintain eCARE, requiring the use of expert level techniques and expert knowledge of the programming tools available.Ensure that a consistent and quality eCARE technical support service is provided to all users, this may require the identification and resolution of highly complex problems.

Create and agree system specifications with Trust staff when necessary. Manage staff and their workloads on an on-going basis. Guide, instruct and mentor all members of the eCARE Development team.

The successful post holder will have experience working in a healthcare environment, including the support of staff and direct hands-on experience in the development of Oracle Cerner Millennium solutions; they will be at the level of an Oracle Cerner "Integration Architect" or have equivalent experience.

The IT Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic, ever-developing, forward-thinking group of people that make up a team that strives to keep the Trust's systems up to date and responsive to cutting edge technologies, whilst ensuring staff at the Trust are supported to continue to deliver at the highest level., Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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