Senior EPR Configuration Specialist
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,959 - £48,117 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Darlington, DL3 6HX |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
Summary
The Senior EPR Configuration Specialist will provide specialist configuration and development expertise for new EPR developments and optimisation activity. The post holder will develop, configure and support planned EPR changes in line with agreed clinical and operational requirements, contributing to safe, effective and sustainable digital workflows across the Trust. The role will include analysing requirements, configuring and testing EPR solutions, documenting system changes and supporting implementation through agreed governance and change control processes. The post holder will act as configuration lead for agreed EPR development and optimisation requests, assessing requirements, advising on options and ensuring changes are delivered in line with Trust priorities, data quality requirements, information governance standards and operational needs. The post holder will maintain accurate configuration documentation, support data quality requirements and provide specialist EPR configuration advice to Health Informatics colleagues, departmental system leads and operational directorates. The focus of the role will be on planned EPR development, enhancement and optimisation activity, with a clear expectation that knowledge, configuration documentation and implementation detail are transferred to relevant Health Informatics colleagues to support ongoing system management and BAU support. The role will support the safe configuration and continued optimisation of Trust EPR systems through agreed development priorities. The post holder will work with clinical, operational, technical, information governance, information, integration and supplier colleagues to support reporting requirements, maintain system quality and ensure developments are implemented in a coordinated and controlled way. The post holder will contribute to service continuity by sharing configuration knowledge, supporting cross-cover for planned EPR development activity and working collaboratively with colleagues in line with Trust policies and agreed team arrangements.