Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Nova EPR Programme Manager
The closing date is 01 August 2025
EPUT and MSEFT are embarking on a UK first of type EPR procurement for a single EPR that spans Acute, Mental Health and Community health services. We have already undertaken extensive market engagement have submitted our full business case. There is extensive interest nationally in this first of type opportunity and we are excited to offer this role to an experienced Senior Project Manager to support us in delivering to the programme. Having experience with working alongside Oracle Health is critical to this role. Main duties of the job
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) provides services to the residents of Southend, Basildon, and Chelmsford. It was formed in April 2020 by the merger of Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, and Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk. EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). EPUT and MSEFT are embarking on a UK first of type EPR for a single system that spans Acute, Mental Health and Community health services. We have singed a contract with Oracle Health to implement the Cerner solution and are excited to offer this role to an experienced Programme Manager to support us in delivering the programme. About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) provides services to the residents of Southend, Basildon, and Chelmsford. It was formed in April 2020 by the merger of Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, and Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk. EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). Job responsibilities
Support the Deputy Programme Director to manage, workstreams, projects and functions as part of the EPR Programme. To be responsible for the Programme Management activities within the Nova programme using MSP methodology. To be responsible for the end to end lifecycle of major digital projects and associated systems across the hospital using PRINCE2 methodology Lead the delivery of the EPR programme of work including coordinating the internal resources to support it Identify and agree dependencies and programme timescales, prioritising tasks and optimising resources between projects. Identify and report on programme and project milestones Development of necessary documents to start projects up such as Project Initiation Document, detailed requirements specifications etc. Identify and agree dependencies and programme timescales, prioritising tasks and optimising resources between projects. Identify and report on project milestones Ensure there is sound project & programme governance and assurance by identifying, appraising, mitigating and managing risks and issues Produce clear visual materials, project documentation, and data for use in reports, local briefings, workshops and meetings for both internal and external presentations To liaise with operational staff to identify any impacts that the implementation may have on operational services Communication Write and present regular highlight/exception reports, project documentation, information and presentations in project progress as required to the Project Board(s), and the Trust. Present to large groups of staff at all levels and external audiences. Analytical and Planning To set up and lead project boards and teams as required. To ensure that all project documentation is produced, communicated and maintained to demonstrate compliance with the PRINCE2 project management methodology Produce robust project plans and monitor the project against cost and time tolerances. Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Significant experience delivering projects in the NHS Project management experience including the development and management of project documentation. Previous experience working with Oracle Health Skills
Demonstrate the ability to handle technical, highly complex, sensitive or contentious information and present this to a variety of audiences where significant barriers to acceptance may exist Ability to manipulate data essential for reporting into Programme Boards including recommendations on the most appropriate course of action 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. Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust £64,455 a yearPer annum and pro rata as appropriate Contract
Fixed term Duration
24 months Working pattern
Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working,Compressed hours
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