The closing date is 24 February 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Digital Services Department for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual for the post of Systems Clinical Systems Configuration Manager to join our Digital Directorate at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
You will lead and support a team responsible for the configuration and management of our core Electronic Patient Record (EPR) applications, including Rio, EMIS Community, NerveCentre, and CITO. Acting as deputy to the EPR Systems Manager, you will provide technical leadership, oversee system access and security, and ensure compliance with national policies and NHS Smartcard integrity. You will play a key role in digital projects, business as usual service delivery, and the ongoing administration of our clinical systems.
Main duties of the job
* Lead and manage the Clinical Systems Team, providing guidance and technical expertise throughout the change processo
* Oversee configuration, documentation, and compliance for core EPR applicationso
* Ensure secure and efficient management of system access and user registration
* Act as an escalation point for complex system issues and support digital project delivery
* Collaborate with cross functional teams and external suppliers to deliver safe, effective system changes
* Maintain high standards of data security, audit, and information governance
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level in IT related subject or equivalent experience
* Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
Knowledge
* Demonstrable understanding of leadership principles
* Excellent understanding of system configuration, design, build development & test
* Excellent knowledge of Registration Authority principles such as RBAC and PBAC
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical systems configuration and management.
* Minimum of 2 years experience in a leadership position.
* Proven experience of working within an NHS Digital function/role
Skills
* Highly numerate and analytical
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of software especially Excel, Word & Teams
* Highly adaptable and able to work in an agile manner
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.
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
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