IT Clinical Applications Analyst

The post holder will have responsibilities in the following areas:- To develop and maintain a good understanding of the processes and system requirements of the main hospital areas covered by the key Clinical Applications, ensuring the systems are deployed in a manner that allows for optimal, effective and efficient use to support the patient care pathway. To undergo comprehensive training and act as an expert user acting as a focal point for issues relating to key Clinical Applications usage To provide 2nd line support, using the Trusts IT call logging system, to manage the resolution of user issues relating to the key Clinical Applications, liaising with System Suppliers as necessary Active monitoring and maintenance of key Clinical Applications and interfaces to ensure users have seamless access to clinical systems Responsibility for monitoring and ensuring system compliance with local and national directives, e.g. Information Standards Notification (ISNs) from the Department of
Health Accurate production of output reports from key Clinical Applications. This could be from any Clinical system and may encompass Medical Legal litigation claims or audits as required To undertake system analysis and design, including workflow, using software tools as appropriate Participate in the collating and accurately documenting system requirement specifications Undertake screen configurations, taking into account customer requirements and work processes, working to tight deadlines Assist in software testing as required. This will include any upgrade to any system, ensuring that test scripts are completed as appropriate reporting back on outcomes To undertake various aspects of project delivery, including implementation tasks, presentations, demonstrations and post go live floor walking Assist with the development of documentation that will help the Trust utilise the full benefits of the systems facilities To participate in project teams and other project activities as required To
assist with end user training and awareness as required including mentoring of departmental staff to ensure a high standard of data quality for speedy and effective treatment of patients and for the efficient running of the organisation Assist in the production and maintenance of contingency plans and functioning systems for IT business continuity. Attend relevant IT Systems user groups to keep updated with new releases or changes to the system, suggest improvements and share good practise.