Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme Director

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) is preparing to implement a transformative Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, with the goal of being fully implemented by early 2026. This ambitious timeline reflects SPFT's commitment to enhancing care quality, patient safety, and operational efficiency, ultimately improving patient experiences and supporting staff with more effective tools and processes.

To lead this significant programme, we are seeking an experienced and visionary EPR Programme Director. This role will be pivotal in collaborating with Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, as well as the Integrated Care Board (ICB), to ensure organisational readiness for this transformation. You will be responsible for laying the foundation for a smooth transition from programme delivery to business as usual, ensuring the new EPR is fully integrated and prepared for long-term success within the Trust.

The EPR Programme Director will recruit, build, and lead a skilled programme team, establishing governance structures to guide the programme through to full implementation in early 2026 and beyond., Executive-Level Leadership and Change Management :Provide strategic direction and executive-level leadership to drive the EPR programme forward in line with the ambitious early 2026 full implementation goal. Programme and Governance Infrastructure : Develop a rigorous governance framework to oversee the EPR programme, including risk management, budget oversight, and timeline tracking. Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management :Build strong, collaborative relationships across SPFT and partner organisations, particularly with clinical and medical staff who will be central to the EPR's success. Leadership in Transformational Change:Inspire and lead the programme team, aligning them around the vision for early 2026 full implementation, and motivate stakeholders at all levels to achieve this ambitious target. Programme Team Recruitment and Process Development :Assemble a highly skilled programme management team equipped to support the full implementation timeline and drive key
project milestones

Targeted Communication Strategy :Develop a communication strategy tailored to senior executives, clinical leaders, and external partners, ensuring clear and effective messaging on the full implementation schedule and EPR benefits.

In meeting these responsibilities, the EPR Programme Director will drive a successful EPR launch, aiming for full implementation by early 2026. T

Welcome from our Chief Executive

Our organisation is expanding and we're looking for people with the right values, skills and/or potential to join us. We need people with energy, expertise, enthusiasm to help us provide the very best possible specialist NHS mental health and learning disability care.

This involves helping us achieve our strategy to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve through People, Prevention and Partnerships. So what can we offer you in return? We're an organisation which puts people first.

We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.

You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.

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