Systems Administrator / Manager (Clinical Applications)

Are you a proactive and technically savvy individual looking to contribute to the smooth operation of Clinical IT systems? If so, Health Informatics at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust may have the perfect role for you! We are seeking a dedicated Systems Administrator / Manager for Clinical Applications to join our ever evolving Systems team.

As a senior member of the systems team, you will play a vital role in management and leadership and take ownership of and be reposnsible for the administration, configuration/development and support for one or more of the Trust's Clinical IT systems.

The post offers great potential for personal and career development and enables you to enhance your knowledge of healthcare and clinical IT Systems.

We are able to offer flexible/hybrid working with the ability to be based at one of several sites across County Durham, including at locations in Darlington, Annfield Plain and Peterlee.

Any experience of Radiology and Cardiology systems would be beneficial in this role.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with other members of the systems team and staff across Health Informatics and the wider Trust, you will be responsible for and ensure the reliable operation, configuration/development and support of one or more clinical systems, contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

You will need to be customer focused, pro-active, possess strong communication skills, confident IT skills and have a strong work ethic. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team, committed to working together in developing and supporting our clinical services.

You will be expected to influence decision-making within divisions and corporate departments as well as within Health Informatics.

The role may have line management responsibilities and as such you may be resoponsible for staff management,supervision and mentoring.

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.