An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as an EPR Configuration Developer.
Working within the EPR programme and Digital Medicines teams, you will play a key role in designing, configuring and developing digital solutions that support the delivery of safe, effective and efficient patient care.
You will work closely with clinicians, pharmacists, business analysts and system suppliers to translate operational and clinical requirements into innovative EPR functionality, electronic forms, workflows and integrated digital solutions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for healthcare technology to contribute to one of the Trust's largest digital transformation programmes and help shape the future of digital healthcare.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, configuration and development of the Trust's Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and efficient digital healthcare services.
Key responsibilities will include:
Designing, configuring and developing EPR functionality to support clinical and operational workflows.
Translating business and clinical requirements into practical digital solutions.
Developing electronic forms, templates, pathways and workflows within the EPR environment.
Supporting integration between the EPR and other clinical, pharmacy and operational systems.
Working closely with clinicians, pharmacists, operational teams and third-party suppliers to deliver high-quality solutions.
Producing technical documentation, specifications and configuration records.
Undertaking system testing, troubleshooting and issue resolution activities.
Ensuring solutions meet clinical safety, information governance and cyber security requirements.
Providing technical advice and support to users and stakeholders.
Contributing to digital transformation projects that improve patient care, staff experience and organisational efficiency.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of digital healthcare, helping to shape and enhance one of the Trust's most significant transformation programmes.
NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.
We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.
We operate from five hospital sites: Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
As an EPR Configuration Developer, you will be responsible for the design, configuration, development and support of digital solutions within the Trust's Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. Working as part of the wider Digital and Digital Medicines teams, you will collaborate with clinicians, pharmacists, operational teams and third-party suppliers to develop innovative solutions that improve patient care, enhance clinical workflows and support the Trust's digital transformation programme.
The post holder will analyse clinical and operational requirements and translate these into robust, user-focused digital solutions. This will include the development and configuration of electronic forms, clinical documentation, workflows, pathways, templates and other system functionality to support safe and efficient healthcare delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing, configuring and maintaining functionality within the EPR system.
Translating business and clinical requirements into technical solution designs and functional specifications.
Developing and supporting digital solutions using EPR configuration tools and associated web technologies.
Working closely with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet operational, clinical, reporting and regulatory requirements.
Supporting the development of integrated solutions between the EPR and other healthcare systems, including pharmacy applications.
Performing system testing, troubleshooting and issue resolution activities to ensure solutions are safe, reliable and fit for purpose.
Producing and maintaining technical documentation, configuration records, test scripts and support materials.
Supporting clinical safety, information governance and cyber security requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
Providing advice, guidance and technical support to users and project teams.
Collaborating with suppliers, regional partners and internal stakeholders to deliver successful digital transformation projects.
Monitoring system performance and identifying opportunities for service improvement and innovation.
Supporting go-live activities, system upgrades and ongoing optimisation of digital solutions.
Contributing to the development of standards, processes and best practices across the EPR and Digital Medicines teams.
Developing knowledge and expertise in healthcare technology, digital medicines and EPR functionality to support the Trust's long-term digital strategy.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work at the forefront of digital healthcare, helping to shape the future of electronic patient records, digital medicines and integrated clinical systems across Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
