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We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join the eHealth Digital Transformation Team - NHSL Headquarters.
The postholder will provide an analysis facility within eHealth that contributes to the design, development and implementation of eHealth systems and promotes/supports the required cultural change and business process improvement within NHS Lanarkshire. This will require the post holder to elicit and interpret service requirements and produce the appropriate specification documents.
The post holder will support and assist in the development of existing and new systems across a range of services supported by eHealth, making best use to assist both service users and patient care.
The post holder will report problems in the use of supported eHealth systems to immediate line manager and others including Application Management staff, system suppliers and other key NHS Stakeholders.
This post covers a highly complex range of related and interdependent projects and programmes of work within NHS Lanarkshire.
Please note this post is office based for minimum 2 days per week.
The following knowledge, training and/or experience is required:
- Educated to degree level preferably in a computer-related discipline or prove an equivalent level of experience.
- Substantial qualifying experience demonstrable through previous posts/roles working in a eHealth, clinical environment or comparable health service environment.
- Good understanding of Health Care processes and procedures underpinned by theoretical knowledge & practical experience.
- Well developed, professional, presentational skills.
- Excellent analytical skills required to interpret complex reports and information.
- Ability to understand complex information, diagnose system issues & formulate appropriate solutions.
- Awareness of business analysis and project management methodologies.
- Strong customer awareness/focus with the ability to negotiate and influence change at all levels.
- Excellent formal, informal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills required to prepare specification, scenario testing and systems appraisal documents.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Patient, methodical with good attention to detail and the ability to concentrate for extended periods and willingness to see problems through to satisfactory conclusion.
- Knowledge of the Data Protection & IT Security Policies, E-mail & Internet Policies.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Julie McCulloch, Digital Services Manager, at julie.mcculloch@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact jane.davies@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk
