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GP Informatics Officer EPIC Implementation (LCO)

On-site in Manchester·Part-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £78,699 - £118,759 a year
About £4,680 - £6,310 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Manchester
Contract: Fixed-term, part-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Friday 13 November

Skills

Nice to have

Project Management

Requirements

What we're looking for

GP within MFT or Greater Manchester; registered with relevant GMC licence and revalidation; demonstrated expertise in clinical informatics (e.g. via previous roles in digital leadership programmes).
Experience of leading a clinical service supported by an electronic patient record; of delivering informatics or digital change projects at practice or PCN level, understanding of community clinical workflows and national NHS digital strategy
Proven ability to prioritise, plan and deliver complex projects with competing interdependencies; experience of benefits realisation and service improvement through digital transformation.
Ability to inspire, lead and develop multi-disciplinary staff; excellent communication skills, particularly in translating complex informatics concepts into clinical language; adept at managing contentious issues and driving cultural change.
Sound understanding of NHS policies, strategies and priorities at local and national levels; awareness of emerging digital technologies, data standards and ethical considerations; knowledge of clinical governance and safety frameworks.
Able to fulfil occupational health requirements; commit to continued professional development in both clinical and informatics domains; maintain clinical practice where appropriate.

Nice to have

Formal qualification in Health Informatics, IT, MBA or project management.
Detailed understanding of requirements of primary care systems, principally EMIS, including data sorting and retrieval, SNOMED coding and data quality
Formal training in project management (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile).
Evidence of collaboration across organisational boundaries and in co-production with patients & the public.
Knowledge of community services commissioning arrangements and integrated care frameworks.

The role

The postholder will:

Drive LCO digital delivery: Oversee prioritisation, delivery and de-prioritisation of digital workstreams across community services (mirroring the role of chairing the Inpatient Delivery Authority for hospital services).
Provide clinical support for Epic implementation: Act as one of the principal clinical leads for the community rollout of Epic (Hive), ensuring configuration supports safe, efficient and integrated care across district nursing, therapy services, urgent community response and neighbourhood teams.
Suport post-go-live optimisation and transformation: Drive clinical transformation and benefits realisation after implementation, ensuring digital tools deliver tangible improvements in patient outcomes, staff productivity and service efficiency.

What you'll do

Ensure governance and safety: Establish and contribute to robust governance structures to oversee digital developments, ensuring clinical safety, data quality and compliance with NHS standards.
Champion clinical engagement and training: Build a network of digital champions, support staff training, and address workforce concerns to maximise adoption and digital literacy.
Integrate primary care and community perspectives in Trust-wide digital strategy: Collaborate closely with other CMIOs, CCIOs, the CNIO and external partners to ensure community needs are represented in MFT and Greater Manchester digital programmes.
Promote innovation and research: Encourage use of informatics to enable service redesign and clinical research, working with academic and innovation partners.

By combining strategic leadership, operational oversight and clinical credibility, the LC GP Informatics Officer for the LCO Epic Implementation will help realise MFT’s vision for a digitally enabled, integrated health and care system across Manchester

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties 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.

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Industry: Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.