System Analyst - Clinical Applications at Health Systems Support Ltd, Nottingham, £339-£509 per day (Outside IR35)

Contract: 6 months initially (likely to extend)
Location: Hybrid – East Midlands
Sector: NHS Acute – Digital Transformation / EPR
Rate: Competitive (Outside IR35)

Job Overview
We are seeking a Clinical System Analyst to lead the design, integration, and optimisation of a project aimed at reducing the nursing documentation burden across 6 Trusts . The consultant will conduct detailed research, map current documentation processes, identify opportunities for standardisation, and support the development of electronic prototypes. The goal is to create person-centred, evidence-based documentation and processes that align with national guidelines and enhance clinical workflow efficiency. The ideal candidate blends deep technical knowledge with a strong understanding of clinical workflows, healthcare standards, and data governance.

Duties

• Architect and design robust, scalable, and compliant nursing clinical documentation system solutions across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care environments.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical stakeholders and IT teams to translate clinical needs into functional and technical system designs.
• Lead the implementation and optimisation of EHR/EMR systems (e.g., Nervecentre) and clinical decision support tools.
• Lead the building and configuration of nursing documentation in the electronic health record systems.
• Ability to present complex EHR system configurations to groups of clinical stakeholders.
• Consider interoperability through HL7, FHIR, and other healthcare data exchange protocols in the design process.
• Evaluate current systems for gaps, scalability, security, and performance opportunities.
• Support regulatory compliance (CQC, NICE, etc.) in system design and operations.
• Document architectural decisions, workflows, data flows, and technical specifications.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in healthcare IT, including 3+ years in a system or solutions architecture or equivalent role.
• Deep knowledge of clinical applications and EHR/EMR platforms (Epic, NerveCentre, Cerner, etc.).
• Strong understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare operational models.
• Experience with data exchange standards (HL7 v2/v3, FHIR, CCD, X12) and clinical terminologies (SNOMED, LOINC, ICD-10).
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to clinical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria

• Certification in relevant EHR platforms (e.g., Epic Certified, Cerner Millennium).
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps in a healthcare setting.

If you are passionate about leveraging technology to drive business success and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £339.00-£509.00 per day

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nottingham NG7 2HA

Reference ID: HSS Clinical Architecture
Expected start date: 16/06/2025