Epic EPR Programme Director in Orpington

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e. g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups.

Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

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• Job overview
• SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY – 18 MONTHS

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead one of the most significant transformation programmes in the history of Bromley Healthcare.

• We are seeking an experienced and inspirational
• EPR Programme Director to lead the implementation of our new

Epic Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system as we transition from EMIS to the shared Apollo Epic platform used across our South East London partners.

Reporting to the Director of Transformation, you will provide strategic leadership for a complex, organisation-wide programme that will fundamentally transform the way care is delivered, recorded and coordinated across community health services.

This is more than a technology implementation; it is a major service transformation programme that will improve patient care, staff experience, productivity, quality, safety and organisational performance.

We are looking for a credible and experienced programme leader who has successfully delivered large-scale Epic implementations and can bring the vision, energy and expertise required to guide Bromley Healthcare through this exciting period of change.

Experience of implementing

Epic within a community healthcare provider is highly desirable

Main duties of the job

The role will provide strategic leadership for a major organisation-wide transformation programme, overseeing the redesign of clinical, operational and administrative processes to maximise the benefits of digital technology and improve patient care, quality, productivity and staff experience.

The post holder will lead a multidisciplinary programme team and work closely with Executive Directors, clinical and operational leaders, system partners and suppliers to deliver successful deployment and adoption of Epic across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include programme leadership, governance, financial management, risk and issue management, stakeholder engagement, organisational readiness, benefits realisation and post-implementation optimisation.

The successful candidate will have significant experience leading large-scale digital transformation programmes within healthcare, including a senior leadership role in the implementation of Epic EPR.

Experience within a community healthcare setting is highly desirable.

They will demonstrate strong programme management, change leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at Executive and Board level and lead complex organisational change across multiple services and professional groups.

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

• pension schemes
• discounted gym memberships
• a cycle-to-work scheme
• access to home furnishings and electronics
• access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• discounts at various high street retailers
• eligibility for the Blue Light Card
• the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans
• an excellent lease car scheme
• Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
• Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Main Responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership and Transformation
• Provide strategic leadership and overall accountability for Bromley Healthcare's Epic EPR Programme and associated transformation activities.
• Lead the development and delivery of the organisation's Epic-enabled transformation strategy, aligning digital transformation with corporate objectives and future models of care.
• Act as the senior organisational lead and subject matter expert for EPR-enabled transformation, advising Executive Directors, Board Committees and senior clinical leaders.
• Drive organisation-wide service redesign to maximise the benefits of digital investment and improve patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Programme Leadership and Delivery
• Hold overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the EPR Programme, ensuring achievement of agreed milestones, benefits, timescales and budgets.
• Lead multiple complex workstreams, ensuring effective coordination of resources, risks, dependencies and programme priorities.
• Establish robust programme management approaches, assurance arrangements and delivery frameworks to support successful implementation.
• Lead programme mobilisation, deployment and organisational readiness activities across all phases of delivery.
• Governance, Risk and Assurance
• Establish and maintain comprehensive programme governance arrangements and reporting structures.
• Ensure effective management of programme risks, issues, dependencies and escalation processes.
• Provide regular assurance and progress reporting to Boards, Executive Committees and Programme Boards.
• Ensure compliance with NHS standards, organisational governance requirements and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Clinical, Operational and Stakeholder Engagement
• Build strong relationships with clinical, operational and corporate leaders to promote ownership and successful adoption of Epic.
• Lead engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including system partners, suppliers and regional digital networks.
• Facilitate decision-making across complex stakeholder groups and resolve competing priorities where required.
• Represent Bromley Healthcare in regional and national forums relating to digital transformation and EPR deployment.
• Change Management and Organisational Readiness
• Lead organisation-wide change management and communications programmes to support successful implementation.
• Ensure services are prepared for deployment through readiness assessments, training and adoption activities.
• Support staff and leaders to embrace new ways of working and maximise use of the Epic platform.
• Lead post go-live stabilisation, optimisation and continuous improvement activities.

Benefits Realisation and Performance Improvement

• Develop and oversee the EPR benefits realisation framework, ensuring delivery of measurable clinical, operational and financial benefits.
• Monitor programme outcomes and ensure improvements are embedded within business-as-usual operations.
• Provide strategic assurance regarding return on investment and achievement of programme objectives.
• Financial and Resource Management
• Manage the programme budget and ensure effective stewardship of capital and revenue resources.
• Oversee financial planning, forecasting and performance monitoring throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Ensure robust financial governance and compliance with procurement and organisational requirements.
• Leadership and Team Management
• Lead, develop and inspire multidisciplinary programme, transformation and change teams.
• Provide direct management of senior programme resources and matrix leadership across clinical, operational and corporate teams.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build organisational capability in digital transformation, programme management and change leadership.
• Information Governance and Clinical Safety
• Ensure compliance with Information Governance, Data Protection, Clinical Safety and NHS Digital standards.
• Provide leadership for clinical safety assurance and risk management throughout implementation and deployment.
• Ensure appropriate governance arrangements are in place to support secure and effective use of the Epic system.

We are seeking an inspiring and credible senior leader with substantial experience of leading large-scale Epic EPR implementations, preferably within a community healthcare setting.

The successful candidate will bring strong programme leadership, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, extensive experience of delivering organisational transformation, and the ability to influence at Board, Executive and system-partner level.

They will be passionate about using digital innovation to improve patient care and have the resilience and expertise to lead a complex, high-profile programme through to successful delivery.

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Person specification

Qualifications

• Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of leadership development and change management training.
• Clinical qualification or registration.
• Postgraduate qualification in Digital Health, Healthcare Management or Organisational Development.

Experience

• Significant experience of leading or playing a senior leadership role in implementation of EPIC. (This is essential, if not met, not shortlistable)
• Experience delivering EPIC, PAS or large clinical system implementation programmes
• Extensive experience leading large-scale digital transformation programmes within complex healthcare organisations.
• Experience managing multi-million pound programme budgets.
• Extensive experience managing complex programmes with multiple interdependent workstreams and significant organisational impact.
• Community healthcare experience.
• Knowledge
• Robust knowledge of EPIC.
• Benefits realisation methodologies.
• Knowledge of clinical workflow redesign methodologies.
• Understanding of organisational development and large-scale change management approaches.
• Specific Skills
• Highly developed strategic planning skills, capable of translating organisational priorities into deliverable transformation programmes
• Expert understanding of change management, organisational development and benefits realisation methodologies.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and present complex information to senior audiences.
• Ability to work across organisational boundaries.
• Ability to analyse highly complex information and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Ability to influence and negotiate across organisational and system boundaries.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within politically sensitive environments.

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues.

That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

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Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated.

Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated.

Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

• Compressed hours
• Part-time
• Job shares

We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare.

Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a three-month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills,

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