OneEPR Development Consultant (Lead Software Developer)

Fixed Term Contract - 2 years

The OneEpr Programme exists to implement a single integrated electronic patient record (EPR) designed to improve patient outcomes and the experience of delivering care for our patients.

The solution is the direct result of the combined vision and strategic goals of:

1. Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT)
2. Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU)
3. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT)
4. University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust (UHS)

The Trusts will work together with their clinical and departmental experts alongside regional digital colleagues to procure and implement a joint EPR over the coming years .

Job purpose

1. Act as the lead developer for specified software products feature developments and the integration of Trust systems data and medical devices.
2. Act as a technical lead for the delivery of software developments integration and sharing of data between applications utilising Agile methodologies.
3. Engage fully with stakeholders Trust staff and third-party suppliers where applicable to ensure services are delivered in a timely fashion and meet the requirements of clinical and corporate Trust staff.

Specific Core Functions

1. Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of deliverables through individual and team effort. Manage the production of the required deliverables and control risks.
2. Support team members to deliver on their functionally relevant objectives through offering advice guidance and support as appropriate.
3. Liaison with Senior Professionals and related functions to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated.
4. Build and sustain effective communications with other roles involved in the shared services as required.
5. Maintain and continuously improve specialist knowledge in an aspect of healthcare services which significantly contributes to the Trusts stated objectives & aims.
6. Establish and maintain strategic links with a range of external partners/stakeholders or manage the links made through the team. Engage with external partners/stakeholders to gain their necessary level of contribution & commitment to the successful delivery of your work.
7. Undertake proactive horizon scanning for either developments relating to Trust work or opportunities for Trust involvement around health issues.
8. Increase the level of knowledge & skills within the Trust through documenting key learning and supporting others to develop their professional abilities.
9. Dissemination of knowledge through engagement in report writing and reviewing taking full responsibility for technical accuracy and reliability and being sensitive to the wider implications of that dissemination.

The deadline for applications for this post is 16th November 2025

Please read the full job description attached.

Qualifications :

Essential 

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in IT or related field
• Specialist IT qualification covering database and software engineering (e.g. Microsoft certification)
• ITIL Foundation Certificate
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Additional Information :

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and Disability and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract