Lead Application Analyst

Employer information

Flexible working

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.

Job overview

The post holder will work closely with the Delivery Manager and Deputy Delivery Manager to support the delivery of optimisation and development plans for Taurus applications within BWC. They will also coordinate the resolution of complex issues that span multiple related applications, acting as a key point of contact for end-users in collaboration with the management team.
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Take responsibility for the design, configuration, build, and testing of assigned application modules.
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Act as a primary contact for application users, ensuring that issues are managed and resolved in line with BWC policies, procedures, and operational requirements.
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Collaborate with the Delivery Manager and Deputy Delivery Manager to identify, plan, and implement agreed system changes and improvements.
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Participate actively in Taurus team management meetings, contributing to strategic planning and operational discussions.
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Engage with clinicians, specialists, and other relevant staff to understand and analyse their needs, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
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Assist teams in developing, documenting, and implementing clinical best practices, future workflows, and application optimisations.

Main duties of the job

This role reports to the Deputy Delivery Manager and works closely with the Head of Delivery, Lead Application Managers, Senior Analysts, Application Analysts, the Taurus Training Team, and Epic Technical Support and Application Managers.
The postholder will also interact with a variety of stakeholders and end users at all levels, including clinical and operational staff at Birmingham Women's and Children's (BWC).
As part of the role, the postholder will have supervisory responsibility for Senior Application Analysts, providing guidance and support to ensure that team members are delivering their tasks effectively and in alignment with the goals of the Taurus EPR program.

Working for our organisation

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent level of relevant management experience. (eg business, IT)
• Masters degree (eg in IT/Business) or willingness to work towards or equivalent relevant experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good knowledge and understanding of NHS clinical, administrative and operational workflows
• Proven managerial experience. including line management

Additional employer information

Sponsorship

Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for sponsorship before submitting your application. If you would like more information, please visit: UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.

Reasonable Adjustments

BWC is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment for those with a disability, long term health or mental health condition. The Disability Confident scheme means we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, long term health or mental health conditions, and we want to ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and accessible to all. Our aim is to get the best out of every individual and if successful for interview, you will be asked if you require any reasonable adjustments (special requirements). We will strive to support and accommodate these requests where possible.

Safeguarding

As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated in a confidential manner.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Lead Application Analyst (PDF, 319.4KB)