Full job descriptionEPR AdvisorNHS AfC: Band 6Main area

Data, Digital and Transformation
Grade

NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract

Permanent
Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref

435-1LSC-UHMBT-108-26
Site

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay - Cross Bay
Town

Cross Bay
Salary

£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Salary period

Yearly
Closing

23/09/2026 23:59
*Lancashire and South Cumbria Provider Collaborative (OneLsc)
The five provider NHS trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria are working together as partners, delivering joint priorities to improve health and healthcare.
Together, we aim to drive up quality by sharing skills and best practice, pooling our resources and standardising the way we work to reduce variation and duplication.
We want to ensure patients have equal access to the same high-quality care wherever they live. We also want our colleagues to have the same high-quality experience wherever they work.
One Lancashire and South Cumbria (One LSC) and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups - including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen to play a lead role in the continued development and implementation of the electronic patient record solutions across Morecambe Bay.
The post holder will take a lead in the modernisation of clinical and administrative services by providing guidance and support on process mapping, system and service re-design system configuration, administration and specialist coaching / training.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will report on progress of projects and modernisation initiatives.
The post holder will take a lead role in engagement of staff throughout UHMB to support the successful development of an Electronic Patient Record.
The post holder will act as a domain specialist for Electronic Patient Record Systems in Morecambe Bay. Be a key link from staff in Morecambe Bay to the Service Provider expert reference groups to influence the shape of future systems. Create working relationships with departments and services to optimise use of information systems.
The post holder will play a lead role in specific developments; with responsibility for delivering policy and procedure, business change and associated benefits.
Working for our organisationWhy Choose OneLSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:
*A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
*Cutting-edge facilities and technology
*Opportunities for continuous professional development
*A culture that values and recognizes your contributions
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Person specificationEducation and QualificationsEssential criteria*Degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria*PRINCE2 Project Management Qualification
ExperienceEssential criteria*Extensive NHS experience
*Business Change Experience
Desirable criteria*NHS Information Systems Product Development experience
Knowledge and SkillsEssential criteria*Comprehensive knowledge of Patient Administration Systems and electronic patient records
*Understanding of NHS Information Security and Governance Standards
*Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
*Ability to deliver presentations and facilitate groups
*Good organisational and prioritisation skills
OtherEssential criteria*Ability to travel across Morecambe Bay and the oneLSC footprint
Dear Potential Applicant,
It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
*Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
*This vacancymay close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.**
*Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

*Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post.Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)
If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.
The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS...