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Join our team and become a #NewcastleDigitalHero

There’s never been a more exciting time to take up a rewarding career in digital with the Information Management & Technology team at Newcastle Hospitals!

Digital is the future of healthcare and key to the modernisation of health and social care services and Newcastle is fully embracing this opportunity, working closely with our transformation teams.

Newcastle Hospitals, one of the biggest healthcare trusts in the country, is one of only eight NHS organisations to have achieved HIMSS stage six. HIMSS is the global standard for digital maturity.

Sounds impressive right? Well, this is the next step on our journey and we need digital professionals to help us continue to improve and reach new heights.

That’s where you come in.

We need passionate and skilled people to join our team and become a #NewcastleDigitalHero.

It’s a great place to work and develop your career. But don’t just take our word for it. Check out our videos featuring some of the team and listen to what some of our clinicians have to say about digital at Newcastle Hospitals and take a look below at some of the roles available now.

We hope to welcome you on board soon!

IM&T

Christian Onwumere

“The most amazing thing about life and the most beautiful thing is making a difference in the life of people and for me to have that opportunity to know that I am making a difference in the life of our patients, in the life of people in our community, in our city, is fantastic and something that I treasure.”

Roland Young

“8,500 staff use our Electronic Patient Record (EPR) each day. My job is ensure our clinical staff have a secure reliable EPR solution, meaning they always have patient information at the finger tips."

"In the modern NHS the use of technology has become tool for clinical staff. It is IT's role is to provide secure reliable solutions so they can focus on patient care.”

Chris Allen

“It’s great teamwork and I love helping others and if I can help a member of staff I know the patient’s going to get the best treatment as well.”

Christian Onwumere

“My job involves bringing to life transformational projects, bringing in systems that will help the Trust perform better and more efficient in delivering services to our patients."

Chris Allen

“As part of the application support I work with a programme called SystmOne, which is a digital programme for clinical staff so they can get access to a patient’s record securely."

Elaine Hold

“I’ve been here for 20 years and I don’t think I would leave. The job that I do I absolutely love. The team that I work with is great, the healthcare workers we support, it’s just a really, really good place to work."

Elaine Hold

“It’s just one of those jobs where no two days are the same. You can be in a classroom one day delivering training to a nurse and then supporting nursing staff or clinicians, any member of staff out in the wards and departments, you don’t get two days the same."

Adam Venn

“In my job I have the opportunity to work with amazing people teaching computers, helping people to understand their patients and their needs.

“It’s exciting. It’s dynamic. It’s fun. You get to meet a lot of people, work in a lot of environments and conditions. So please come and join.”

Training and Adoption (3 Roles, 0 Vacancies)

This team works closely with clinical and operational teams to ensure a good understanding of systems and solutions. The team supports the induction and onboarding of new staff, specific support for new functionality and enhancing digital skills.

Adam - IT Trainer

Elaine - IT Trainer

Senior IT Training Officer - Band 6

As a Senior IT Trainer you will deliver training for new and existing IT systems, using multiple methods of delivery from large lecture theatres to individual sessions, to virtual delivery. Alongside delivering training, you will support end-users remotely or in their place of work, which can include offices, wards, theatres, clinics to name but a few. You will also liaise with project teams to coordinate training of new IT systems.

No Current Vacancies

Digital Improvement Facilitator - Band 7

As a Digital Improvement Facilitator, you will be a key member and focal point of the Information Management and Technology directorate. You will provide leadership, advice, practical support, and education for all aspects of Digital Delivery and digital transformation change initiatives throughout the Trust.

No Current Vacancies

IT Trainer - Band 5

To support the Project Management Office Manager in designing, delivering and evaluating IT training in formal and informal environments, to both individuals and large groups of staff including virtual delivery.

No Current Vacancies

Application Management (5 Roles, 0 Vacancies)

This team works closely with clinical and operational teams to ensure that solutions are designed to meet the functional needs of our services. They also support the development of new features to enhance the experience and efficiency of the application.

Roland - Technical Lead

Chris - Application Support

Sarah Evans - Senior Software Developer

SystmOne Product Owner - Band 7

As a SystmOne Product Owner, you will be the solution expert providing system, process, and problem resolution expertise across the forty five Trust services using SystmOne. The post holder will plan, oversee and validate the integration of clinical information applications including the build and testing processes with other clinical and non-clinical applications across the Trust, promoting good software design and development practices, with a special focus on overall quality and performance.

No Current Vacancies

Junior Application Support Officer Band 4

As a Junior Application Support Officer you will be part of an established team set up to support the various applications that make up the Trust's eRecord, ICE and SystmOne solutions. The post holder will work with the Team Manager and Senior Analysts to assist in the translation of detailed code/report specifications into complex system changes within the SystmOne product set in accordance with our established change control process through development and testing domains.

No Current Vacancies

eRecord Product Owner - Band 7

As an eRecord Product Owner, you will be one of three solution experts providing system, process, and problem resolution expertise across the full suite of Oracle Cerner Millennium applications and interfaces the Trust currently has deployed. The post holder will plan, oversee and validate the integration of clinical information applications including the build and testing processes with other clinical and non-clinical applications across the Trust, promoting good software design and development practices, with a special focus on overall quality and performance.

No Current Vacancies

Senior Technical Application Support Officer (SystmOne) - Band 5

Key Responsibilities are to work with senior SystmOne developers to develop timescales for all scheduled work, including new SystmOne units and the development of existing units. Effectively work with the EPR Development team to provide a consistent approach to unit builds. Take ownership for the delivery of work assigned.

No Current Vacancies

Senior Technical Application Support Officer - Band 5

As an Oracle Cerner Millennium Senior Technical Application Support Officer you will be part of a team dedicated to enhance the Trust's acute EPR (eRecord).

No Current Vacancies

Programme Delivery (9 Roles, 0 Vacancies)

This function is made up of project managers, coordinators and business analysts who deliver the Trust-wide digital strategy. This team is supported by the Project Management Office, which provides governance, coordination, benefits management and risk management to the team.

Christian - Senior Project Manager

Megan Callaghan - Business Analyst

Benefits Manager - Band 6

As our Benefits Manager you will be working closely with other change professionals and operational leaders to help define, profile, validate and plan for benefits realisation, providing support and challenge on the quality and viability of claimed benefits.

No Current Vacancies

Project Management Office Planner - Band 6

You will be an expert in project, programme and portfolio management with Project Management Office (PMO) experience. This challenging and high profile role will require excellent strategy, planning, delivery and negotiation skills. In the role you will lead a small team of PMO analysts engaging with project managers and heads of services across the Trust.

No Current Vacancies

Data Impact Manager - Band 6

As our Data Impact Manager you will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, both clinical and non-clinical, and also suppliers and health professionals, to analyse and document requirements and solutions to support our online digital tool pathway. Your role will make an important contribution to the delivery of digital transformation and optimisation across the organisation.

No Current Vacancies

Head of Projects - Band 8b

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Digital Projects to join the Information, Management and Technology Directorate. This is a unique opportunity to lead the Trust to the next level of digital maturity. The position will allow for autonomy and scope for innovation and modernisation.

No Current Vacancies

Project Business Analyst - Band 7

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join the team within the IM&T (Information Management & Technology) Directorate, who will lead on strategically important projects and furthering the culture of digital adoption within the Trust.

No Current Vacancies

Project Co-ordinator - Band 4

Contribute towards the delivery of the IT Services Programme/Project portfolio and co-ordinate project inter-dependencies. Assists with project schedules, deliverables, assignments, tasks, project meetings (scheduling and meeting notes), status reporting, communication, and action items as required.

No Current Vacancies

Business Analyst - Band 7

No Current Vacancies

Senior Business Analyst - Band 8a

You will lead on projects which are strategically important and in developing the culture of digital adoption within the Trust. You will work closely with clinical and non-clinical staff across the Trust to articulate business requirements ensuring the proposed solutions meet organisational needs and fit with Trust strategy. You will line manage, mentor and support other Business Analysts in the team. Within the directorate you will sit alongside project managers and system developers, working together to drive the projects to completion.

No Current Vacancies

Project Manager - Band 7

We are looking for a highly driven candidate with excellent communication skills and a desire to deliver fast paced change. Lead the planning and implementation of assigned projects. Identify project risks and determine mitigation actions or contingency plans. Ensure project completion, acceptance and handover criteria have been met.

No Current Vacancies

Testing (4 Roles, 1 Vacancy)

This team works closely with programme delivery and application management teams to ensure all solutions and initiatives are released safely. They are responsible for the design and delivery of supporting test strategies. Clinical and functional testing are supported by the operational and clinical leads. There is a strong culture of ensuring clinical safety and compliance with national standards.

Test Lead - Band 6

This role is an integral part of the Business Solutions team, reporting and supporting the Test Manager across a broad range of projects. You will be responsible for the design, creation and execution of test scripts which fully cover all functional and non-functional requirements with a system under test. The Test Analyst is also responsible for supporting the creation of test plans in line with the overall Test Policy.

No Current Vacancies

eRecord Lead Test Analyst - Band 6

Role responsibilities will include manual testing of new systems, upgrades and bug fixes. Requirements analysis. Test planning and preparation Creation of test scripts. Updating existing test scripts in Excel. Reporting and management of defects. Creation of test reports to approve releases into the live domain. Oversight, review and continuous improvement of testing processes. Automation of manual tests.

No Current Vacancies

Test Manager

To work in a fast-paced, agile environment. Testing our eRecord PAS solution, web apps, devices and interfaces. The role requires a proactive and motivated individual, to ensure quality delivery of digital solutions.

No Current Vacancies

eRecord Test Analyst - Band 5

Role responsibilities will include manual testing of new systems, upgrades and bug fixes. Requirements analysis. Creation of test scripts. Updating existing test scripts in Excel. Reporting and management of defects. Strong attention to detail with a thorough and robust attitude. Able to deal with tight deadlines and regular pressure to deliver releases into a clinical environment. Able to work remotely and with minimal supervision. Experience of working within the NHS would be beneficial.

No Current Vacancies

IT Service Management (3 Roles, 0 Vacancies)

IT Service Management encapsulates two very distinct functions to support clinical and operational teams; they are our customer facing Service Support functions including the Service Desk, Switchboard and Desktop Services, providing Incident, Problem and Change Management function and Infrastructure Services providing the technical expertise to ensure the supporting Network, Telephony, End User devices and Data Centre service remain operational 24x7

Cyber Security Manager B8b

The Cyber Security Manager will act as the Trusts expert on cyber security protection, detection, response, and recovery. The Cyber Security Manager will be responsible for the strategic approach to cyber threat management and will lead the strategic planning of current and future IT security solutions, researching and reviewing industry best practice and upcoming changes to technology. The Cyber Security Manager will own and be responsible for the completion of the Data Security Assessment Toolkit in addition to working towards and maintaining Cyber Essentials (Plus) certification.

No Current Vacancies

Trust Desktop Support Manager - Band 7

This challenging post will require the post holder (under limited direction) to oversee the management and development of the Trusts Desktop Support function throughout the sites that compromise the Trust. The post holder will also be expected manage the procurement, delivery, and management of all desktop computing meeting Trust requirements. The post holder will also be required to lead desktop support teams across all sites providing install and break fix to departmental SLA’s.

No Current Vacancies

Cyber Security Analyst - Band 6

A challenging new role has arisen in IT Service Management for a Cyber Security Analyst to join a growing team responsible for continuously assessing and monitoring the security of Trust IT infrastructure, including firewalls, network switches, servers, VM environments, client machines and cloud services.

No Current Vacancies

Systems Development (7 Roles, 0 Vacancies)

Senior IT Officer - End User Computing - Band 6

As an experienced IT professional, you will work within End User Computing and wider IT Infrastructure team, with responsibility for the management, maintenance, and development of the Trust's end user computing estate of circa 20,000 clinical and non clinical devices and services. Working as part of a high performing team you will be required to lead on technical deliverables using tools including the Microsoft Endpoint Management suite of products and ensuring the security posture of the estate via group policies and security tools such as Microsoft Defender.

No Current Vacancies

IT Officer - Desktop Support - Band 4

With a strategic IM&T Programme in place our plans are to implement high quality solutions that deliver the benefits required to support the clinical and operational services of the Trust and the wider community. This role requires experience of end user computing first and second level support, including hardware and software support, PC, and peripherals setups, troubleshooting and repairs.

No Current Vacancies

Advanced Software Developer - Band 7

As Advanced Software Developer, you will lead the development of bespoke software applications used to support the trusts clinical systems and to intergrade different IT systems used within the trust. You'll also provide technical expertise to inform the directorate on current IT solutions.

No Current Vacancies

Software Developer - Band 6

As a Software Developer, you will develop bespoke software applications used to support the trusts clinical systems and to intergrade different IT systems used within the trust, as well as provide 3rd line support for existing software products developed by the department.

No Current Vacancies

Associate Software Developer - Band 4

As an entry-level Associate Software Developer, you will be part of the Bespoke Development Team supporting a wide variety of applications used across the Trust, from smaller data collection pieces to large-scale clinically-important applications, which directly impact patient care and are used by all staff across the Trust. You will be an integral member of the team providing in-house bespoke software analysis, design, development, testing and software support, including rectifying bugs and faults.

No Current Vacancies

Operating Systems Engineer - Band 6

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Operating Systems Engineer to join our existing Interfaces and Integration team. This challenging role will require the post holder to develop and maintain internal interfaces and purchased interface software packages, determine and resolve problems occurring in interfaces and act as a technical liaison to users/vendors. Your role will make an important contribution to the delivery of digital transformation and optimisation across the organisation.

No Current Vacancies

IT Development Manager Band 8a

Newcastle Hospitals are expanding our award-winning Bespoke Development Team and are looking for an IT Development Manager to lead our team into the future, driving the development of software solutions to the highest standards. The position would ideally suit a strong problem solver, capable of leading a team of technically skilled developers of various skillsets in delivering class leading solutions for our patients and employees. Reporting to the Head of Digital Delivery & Innovation, you will have worked in software development for several years and are now looking for a new challenge. In addition to people management, you will be technically strong and able to turn your hand to development when the need arises.

No Current Vacancies