ESR / Allocate Optima Implementation Consultant


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£58,133 to £65,261 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, NW1 0PE
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

As the ESR / Allocate Optima Implementation Consultant for the ESR / Allocate Optima Project Team, the post holder will play a key role in enabling achievement of the aims of the project. The ESR / Allocate Optima Implementation Consultant will facilitate, train, coach and support in the delivery of the project key aim, which is to support optimal use of the Trusts current Allocate Optima systems and its associated procedures to realise optimal systems benefits operationally. They will have to work effectively, meeting the key performance indicators of the implementation model and deliver high standards in project documentation and communication. They will be required to work alongside other team members and report to the Programme Manager on a regular basis, providing updates against project milestones throughout the implementations life cycle. Location and mobility: Your normal place of work will be split between the different NLFT hospital sites, which will dependent upon your designated work assignments. You will be required to work at any other location of the Trusts interests within the London area, which may include some travelling to appropriate meetings, outside of the county as required. Support and assist the PM in any aspect of the project, utilising the PRINCE 2 project management methods that have been incorporated into the implementation methodology to plan, organise, co-ordinate and evaluate their aspects of e-Rostering and SafeCare Live implementation Provides project progress and exception reports to the Programme Manager. Raises any deviation from the delivery of key performance indicators to the Programme Manager as soon as they occur, so in turn, they can update the Programme Board. Communicates with the external provider, manages their aspects of the phase implementations, evaluates and implements. Completing this on an ad hoc basis and against the communication plan Provides day to day support to all the areas assigned to them throughout the project life cycle Promotes best practice guidelines in managing ward establishments / use of e-rostering solution set by the Trusts KPIs to achieve the most effective use of substantive resources. Ensures all relevant information is consulted upon and engaged when configuring the e-rostering and SafeCare Live systems to meet the specified departments requirements.

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