At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the transformation of Electronic Patient Records with strategic oversight and multi-disciplinary teamwork.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking healthcare organisation committed to digital innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration across various teams.
- Why this job: Shape the future of patient care through cutting-edge technology and strategic leadership.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent, with experience in programme management and healthcare transformation.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Programme Overview
The organisation is undertaking a major Electronic Patient Record (EPR) transformation through the implementation of Meditech Expanse. The EPR Programme Director will provide strategic leadership, governance, and delivery oversight for the end-to-end implementation, ensuring successful deployment, adoption, optimisation, and realisation of benefits across clinical and operational services.
The role will lead a multi-disciplinary programme team comprising clinical, operational, technical, digital, and supplier resources, whilst acting as the senior point of contact for executive stakeholders, clinical leadership, and Meditech.
Role Purpose
The EPR Programme Director will be accountable for the successful delivery of the Meditech Expanse Programme, ensuring the programme is delivered safely, within agreed timelines, budget, scope, and quality standards. The postholder will establish effective programme governance, manage supplier relationships, oversee organisational readiness, and drive clinical engagement to ensure the EPR delivers transformational benefits across patient care, operational efficiency, and digital maturity.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Meditech Expanse Programme.
- Establish and maintain programme governance structures, reporting mechanisms, and assurance processes.
- Develop and manage the overall programme roadmap, milestones, dependencies, and critical path activities.
- Ensure delivery of all programme phases including:
- Discovery
- Mobilisation
- Design
- Build & Configuration
- Testing
- Training
- Data Migration
- Cutover
- Go-Live
- Hypercare
- Optimisation
- Lead programme planning activities and ensure alignment across all workstreams.
- Manage programme budgets, resource plans, and financial controls.
- Ensure effective risk, issue, dependency, and change management processes are in place.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
- MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) Practitioner.
- PRINCE2 Practitioner.
- Agile Programme Delivery qualifications (desirable).
- Relevant healthcare or digital transformation qualifications (desirable).
Key Competencies
- Strategic Leadership
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Programme Governance
- Financial Management
- Clinical Engagement
- Supplier Management
- Digital Transformation
- Risk & Assurance Management
- Change Leadership
- Benefits Realisation
- Team Leadership
- Communication & Influencing Skills
Success Measures
- Successful Meditech Expanse deployment delivered on time and within budget.
- Achievement of programme milestones and key deliverables.
- High levels of clinician engagement and adoption.
- Safe and successful go-live with minimal disruption to patient care.
- Delivery of agreed programme benefits and transformation objectives.
Contract Director / Programme Director in England employer: IT Works Health LTD
As a leading organisation in healthcare transformation, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact on patient care. Our commitment to professional development is evident through tailored growth opportunities and comprehensive training programmes, ensuring that our team members thrive in their roles. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a supportive environment where strategic leaders can drive significant change while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
