Enterprise Architect - EPR | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) provides services to the residents of Southend, Basildon, and Chelmsford. It was formed in April 2020 by the merger of Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, and Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT).

EPUT and MSEFT are embarking on a UK first of type EPR procurement for a single EPR that spans Acute, Mental Health and Community health services. We have already undertaken extensive market engagement have submitted our full business case.

There is extensive interest nationally in this first of type opportunity and we are excited to offer this role to an experienced Enterprise Architect to support us in spearheading the programme and to be a part of our mission and successful delivery of the programme.

The responsibilities of this role include supporting the design of the target operating model (TOM) that ensures the EPR system will align with the strategic goals and operational requirements of both organisations and setup the teams to support the EPR for success following it’s go-live.

This role involves working closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders to gather insights, understand strategic priorities, and ensure the EPR system supports the Trust's long-term goals. The Enterprise Architect will ensure that the EPR system facilitates improved patient care coordination, supports effective decision-making, and has all the support post go-live.

You will be required to work across the key Nova workstreams as well as having a visible role working with other digital leads and key stakeholders across the organisations and the ICB. The individual candidate will have excellent communication, stakeholder management & strategic thinking skills to be able to deliver this complex task for a first of type EPR.

The Enterprise Architect will support the development of comprehensive documentation for the TOM, including strategic blueprints, process flows, and governance frameworks to guide the post implementation requirements and their future evolution.

This role requires extensive experience in enterprise architecture with a focus on strategic planning and implementation in healthcare settings.

EPUT and MSEFT are embarking on the implementation of a UK first of type Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system that spans Acute, Mental Health and Community services. The new system will be delivered through the Nova Programme, alongside our commercial partners for this significant transformative journey.

At the heart of our ambitious programme is a commitment to people – our patients, our staff, and our community. We believe that the key to successful innovation lies in fostering a supportive, inclusive culture that values every individual’s contribution.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

For further details, please review the attached job description and personal specification.

We look forward to receiving your application.

This advert closes on Monday 7 Oct 2024