Clinical Application Analyst

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged., This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly innovative ICT department that is seen as a core enabler for change within the organisation. Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trusts ICT department manages and provides support for approximately 4400 client devices and over 5000 users across 2 hospitals in Birmingham.
We are currently recruiting for the position of a Clinical Application Analyst (B4)
The postholder will be responsible for the broad range of system administration activities, database maintenance, system testing, problem analysis and resolution, training and user support for the suite of ICT Clinical Systems.
The postholder will ensure that all information, irrespective of media, is processed and used in accordance with policies and procedures.
Previous applicants need not apply., The ICT Application Analyst will each have responsibility for specific Specialist Clinical Systems in addition to providing cover for each other's specialist systems and
other general system support. Each Application Specialist will be required to provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge to their 'primary systems'.
The Clinical System team must adhere to standard protocols and procedures in order to appropriately support staff and escalate accordingly. Staff are required to provide both expert support and also general user support /training for colleagues outside the ICT Department.
The role will require building strong, effective, collaborative partnerships between internal and external users and suppliers to ensure effective ICT system integration and delivery to realise the required business benefits.
The postholder will be responsible for supporting, and managing the delivery of system upgrades ensuring appropriate change control and authorisation is granted in accordance with policies and procedures.
The postholder will be able to demonstrate experience in the application of project management methodologies and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office and other computer applications, for example MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.