Applications Specialist
Band 7 | Full Time | Permanent
THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED
Applicants who already hold a visa that allows them to work in the UK are welcome to apply. However, the Trust cannot offer sponsorship once that visa expires. For induction, training and operational reasons, applicants must have at least 12 months remaining on their visa at the start of employment.
We are seeking an experienced Application Specialist to join the Digital Services team and support the delivery, development and optimisation of key clinical applications across the Trust.
Working alongside another Application Specialist, you will support and enhance a range of systems including Emergency Care, Theatres, Pathology, Radiology, PACS, Maternity and the Trust’s Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems – Emis Web and Oracle Health.
This role requires strong technical expertise, analytical skills and a commitment to delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused services. You will work with internal teams, third‑party suppliers and service providers to ensure systems remain reliable, safe and effective.
You will support testing, development and maintenance of EPR and other clinical systems, resolve complex incidents and contribute to digital transformation projects. Training will be provided in Oracle Millennium tools and other Trust clinical systems.
Selection Process
Stage 1 Assessment (in person): 13–14 April 2026
Stage 2 Interviews (in person): 23 April 2026
Key Responsibilities
* Managing Applications Life Cycle
* IT Service Management
* Project delivery
* Applications Testing
* 3rd party management
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification
This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026
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