EPR Solution Architect

Haringey GP Federation; Leicester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for an EPR Solution Architect to join their enterprise architecture team. The role involves working on various IT projects, transforming requirements into solutions, and ensuring adherence to standards. Candidates should possess a degree in computer science and relevant certifications, along with significant experience in IT within large organizations. This position will play a crucial role in the organization's digital transformation efforts.

Benefits

Support for Continuous Professional Development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in IT within a large complex organization.
• Proven success in application management or data integration among others.
• Able to manage competing demands in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners for IT on various projects.
• Transform requirements into clear solution designs.
• Ensure delivery phases meet expectations and standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Technical skills

Education

Degree in computer science or relevant discipline

TOGAF certification

ISEB certification

Microsoft Certified at MCITP level

Tools

ITIL

eTOM

CMMI

Job description

EPR Solution Architect

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

The closing date is 04 January 2026

As a solutions architect working as part of the enterprise architecture team in the Data & Digital team you will be responsible for design activities associated with the Trust EPR solution across architecture domains (business, applications, data and infrastructure).

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer you will work closely alongside other architects to create and enact the future vision for the trust in terms of IT innovation and implementation, most notably contributing to the aim of becoming a digital hospital.

You will play a key role in ensuring the successful scoping and delivery of EPR project work, providing direction, guidance and governance when needed to the technical delivery teams.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Job responsibilities

In collaboration with the trusts managed business partner for IT you will work on multiple projects simultaneously alongside business analysts, suppliers and stakeholders from across the organisation. You will transform requirements specifications into clear solution designs within the enterprise architecture framework, ensure consistency with and requirements specified and manage the balance between functional, service quality, cyber security and systems management requirements.

You will remain engaged throughout the project lifecycle to ensure design and delivery phases are in line with expectations, fit for purpose and that appropriate standards are adhered to.

You will foster and encourage innovation, and should have good understanding of the implications of new and emerging technologies and a broad experience of all aspects of information systems in a large and complex organisation, including back end systems integration and user facing interoperability in a variety of demanding working environments.

Responsible for the delivery of EPR CIP plans, in accordance with the Trusts Targets

Provide support to the EPR Application Team alongside technical oversight, advice and governance to UHL and/or 3rd Party Business Partner teams undertaking Project Planning, system configuration work & Testing

Responsible for the assurance for any configuration of any new Trust wide EPR System functionality, that aligns with existing and future implementation of a Trust wide EPR (eHospital) and Digital Workplace Programmes, underpins the Trusts digital Maturity strategy and supports our Trust values and vision.

Act as a specialist point of contact for EPR Configuration and provide support and influence to Trust stakeholders, to ensure what the EPR Application Team configuration and build remains is consistent and supported.

Take the lead on resolving configuration issues and escalating any risks or issues, initiating corrective action for responsible projects

Build and nurture key relationships and networks with a varied range of audiences including both internal and external stakeholders

Training & Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in computer science or relevant discipline; or equivalent experience
• On-going self-led programme of Continuous Professional Development
• TOGAF certified
• ISEB certified
• Microsoft certified to MCITP level or equivalent experience with MS technologies

Experience

• Minimum 5 years detailed practical experience of IT in a large complex organisation
• Demonstrable success in a minimum of two of the following disciplines: application management, application development, data management, data integration, desktop support, data centre, networking, database design and management, security.
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technical application technologies
• Design and implementation experience
• Minimum 7 years detailed practical experience of IT in a large complex acute healthcare organisation
• Demonstrable success in a minimum of three of the following disciplines: application management, application development, data management, data integration, desktop support, data centre, networking, database design and management, security.

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Experience of product evaluation and selection, able to objectively compare multiple possible options to determine the best solution to the business need
• Ability to identify and articulate multiple technical solutions to business problems
• Ability to estimate the financial impact of alternative solutions
• Ability to manage competing demands, deadlines in a high pressure environment
• Ability to understand the long‑term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations
• Knowledge of ITIL, eTOM, TickIT and CMMI

Skills

• Proficient in application development methods, techniques and standards
• Understanding of principles and practices of good system design
• Excellent analytical and technical skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to write concise and effective reports and create comprehensive design documentation in line with prescribed templates.
• Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies
• Knowledge of information principles and processes
• Knowledge of change management techniques
• Knowledge of Project Management principles

Planning and organisation skills

• Able to work in multiple delivery styles (e.g. agile, iterative, waterfall)
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to manage own workload

Other requirements specific to the role

• Track record for remaining unbiased toward any specific technology or vendor; and being more interested in results than personal preferences
• Ability to work effectively in environments with often ill-defined requirements, under time and cost pressure
• Capable of being extroverted and collaborative
• Motivation that is focused on long-term results
• Highly computer literate with excellent keyboard skills
• Requirement for a combination of standing and sitting, movement between hospital sites, carrying of light equipment such as laptops and projectors.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Communication and relationship skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as facilitation and negotiation
• Ability to engage and build relationships with third party service providers
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and be respected as a subject matter expert
• Good communication skills, able to present complex technical concepts to non IT audiences up to senior management level

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust