OneEPR Enterprise Architect

Porthosp; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust collaboration is looking for a Senior Technical Leader to oversee IT Infrastructure services. The role involves designing architectural models and managing ITIL processes across departments. Candidates should have a degree in computing, technical certifications, and be capable of leading cross-functional teams. A competitive salary and benefits including a wellness center and on-site nursery are offered.

Benefits

On-site Nursery

Access to free Beach Hut

On-site Wellness Centre with gym and pool

Staff networks for diversity and support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical leadership role within IT infrastructure.
• Strong background in ITIL, enterprise systems, and performance optimization.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT infrastructure services and ensure high availability.
• Design and implement complex IT solutions aligned with business goals.
• Manage budgets effectively and coordinate with senior professionals.

Skills

Leadership in enterprise architecture

ITIL processes

Technical performance monitoring

Design of architectural models

Education

Degree-level qualification in computing or related field

Technical accreditation (MCSE, CCNA, etc.)

ITIL Foundation Certificate

PRINCE2 Practitioner Certificate

Job description

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Working as a partnership, Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust share a vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities, with strategic aims guiding how we will achieve this.

Location: Base location either St Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG, or Building 4000, Lakeside, North Harbour, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3EN. Across site travel may be required; frequency will be agreed locally.

Job Description

NHS Band 8a - Salary £55,690 - £62,682. Full-time 37.5 hours per week. Fixed Term Contract - 2 years. Closing Date: 31st October 2025.

Organisational Context

The OneEpr Programme exists to implement a single integrated electronic patient record (EPR) designed to improve patient outcomes and the experience of delivering care for our colleagues. The solution results from the shared vision and strategic goals of the following Trusts: Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT), Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU), Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT), and University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust (UHS). The Trusts will collaborate with clinical and departmental experts alongside regional digital colleagues to procure and implement a joint EPR over the coming years.

Job Purpose

Play a leading senior technical role in providing effective, efficient, and fully integrated IT Infrastructure services that maximise availability and integrity for end-users and optimise the value gained from the Trust’s IT investment. Specific responsibilities include:

• Design multiple architectural models with varying complexities, ensuring business strategy and processes are translated into IT solutions.
• Operate across organisation and technology silos to drive common approaches across the Trust enterprise architecture.
• Act as champion for ITIL processes within departments, providing professional guidance and execution of Change, Release, Problem, Performance, and Availability Management.
• Provide leadership in enterprise architecture technologies when working with external vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Provide leadership in application performance monitoring, detect potential performance changes, and oversee action plans to ensure user quality of experience.

Job Summary

• Contribute proactively to deliverables through individual and team effort; manage deliverables and control risks.
• Support team members to achieve functionally relevant objectives with guidance and support as appropriate.
• Ensure approved budgets are spent effectively in accordance with procedures.
• Coordinate with Senior Professionals and related functions to avoid duplication and omissions.
• Maintain effective communications with other roles involved in shared services as required.
• Maintain specialist knowledge in Health Service areas contributing to the Trusts’ objectives.
• Develop strategic links with external partners and stakeholders; secure necessary contribution for successful delivery.
• Undertake horizon scanning for developments or opportunities relevant to Trust work.
• Increase knowledge and skills within the Trust by documenting key learnings and supporting others’ development.
• Disseminate knowledge through report writing and reviews, ensuring technical accuracy and responsible dissemination.
• Position expertise as a resource inside and outside the Trust; form partnerships with government departments and national agencies.
• Develop structures, systems, and ways of working to support sustainable development objectives (e.g., carbon reduction and waste minimisation) and encourage stakeholder engagement with change.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent in computing or related field.
• Technical accreditation in at least two of the following: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Virtualisation Expert (CVE), or Citrix Certified Architect (CCA).
• ITIL Foundation Certificate.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner Certificate.

Additional Information

The health and wellbeing of our staff is a priority. We offer benefits including on-site Nursery, access to a free Beach Hut for summer days, an on-site Wellness Centre with gym and pool, staff networks (LGBTQ, Race Equality, Disability), and awards ceremonies to recognise achievements. We welcome the unique contributions of all applicants regardless of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT System Design Services