Deputy Head of Taurus Delivery

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  • Birmingham
  • £64,455-74,896 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Deputy Head of Taurus (Epic) EPR to support the strategic delivery, implementation, and optimisation of our Taurus Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a central role in maintaining Taurus across the organisation, improving clinical workflows, and ensuring the Taurus EPR system is suitably developed, maintained and delivered within the Trust in accordance with national, corporate and project directives.Working closely with the Head of Taurus delivery, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead on critical projects, manage cross-functional teams, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the Taurus system meets the evolving needs of our staff and patients.Main duties of the jobo Line management and leadership of a team of Lead Application Analysts in the design and build team across Taurus in the designated area. This will include recruitment, PDRs, performance management, managing grievance and disciplinary procedures, mentoring and coaching where appropriate.o Leading on all Epic applications activities.o Creating and maintaining a strong working relationship with all key stakeholders including, Divisional Directors, General Managers, Heads of Nursing and other senior staff and Clinicians within the organisation.o Managing and overseeing the application team resource which will support the successful delivery of the Taurus EPR programme.o Creating strong working relationships with the Trust to support agreed work stream and programme timescales.o Working as part of the senior Taurus leadership team, displaying positive and strong leadership skills o Maintain strong working relationships with ICT colleagues in ensuring the delivery against information governance and data standards.About usBirmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.DetailsDate posted19 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary£64,455 to £74,896 a year Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number284-25-7392004-COCMJob locationsBirmingham Womens and Childrens HospitalSteelhouse LaneBirminghamB74 3QSJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Educated to master's level or equivalent experience
  • Qualification in Change Management or equivalent experience
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner level or equivalent project management qualification or experience
Desirable
  • Epic Certification or other EPR configuration qualification. (Equivalent to a postgraduate qualification)
Knowledge & Nature of ExperienceEssential
  • Extensive knowledge of clinical, administrative and/or operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment
  • Experience of managing significant operational budgets
  • Experience of delivering benefits in a healthcare setting through the implementation of technology
  • Experience of managing complex, strategic projects or areas with complex working practices
  • Experience of line-managed staff, including performing appraisals
  • Previous NHS experience
  • Experience of supporting the delivery of benefits and changing management in a healthcare setting
Analytical and Judgement SkillsEssential
  • Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of budget management, business case development, financial planning and benefits realisation
  • Exceptional analytical and project management skills
  • Demonstrable ability to influence, negotiate with executives and motivate senior clinical staff, medical consultants and/or other senior managers
  • Ability to resolve problems and make decisions based on complex facts or situations using the appropriate analysis, interpretation or comparison of a range of options
Professional/Managerial/Specialist KnowledgeEssential
  • Exceptional leadership qualities with the ability to lead, manage and motivate several teams into achieving a common goal
  • Excellent knowledge of IT systems and highly proficient in standard software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Understanding of Information Governance, SOPs and other governance, national and professional standards of practice or other regulations
  • Experience of delivering benefits in a healthcare setting through the implementation of technology
  • Experience of Epic or other EPR configuration
  • Ability to handle sensitive and contentious issues, managing resistance to change effectively
Desirable
  • Epic Certification or other EPR configuration qualification
Personal Skills/Abilities and AttributesEssential
  • Able to cope with unpredictable and intense situations
  • Able to prioritise tasks to achieve deadlines whilst working under significant pressure, with frequent interruptions
  • Ability to impart complex information and knowledge and/or present to others in a clear and concise manner
  • Is self-aware, demonstrating an adaptive leadership capability; self-motivated and pro-active
  • A leader, by example with a strong sense of quality and equality.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Educated to master's level or equivalent experience
  • Qualification in Change Management or equivalent experience
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner level or equivalent project management qualification or experience
Desirable
  • Epic Certification or other EPR configuration qualification. (Equivalent to a postgraduate qualification)
Knowledge & Nature of ExperienceEssential
  • Extensive knowledge of clinical, administrative and/or operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment
  • Experience of managing significant operational budgets
  • Experience of delivering benefits in a healthcare setting through the implementation of technology
  • Experience of managing complex, strategic projects or areas with complex working practices
  • Experience of line-managed staff, including performing appraisals
  • Previous NHS experience
  • Experience of supporting the delivery of benefits and changing management in a healthcare setting
Analytical and Judgement SkillsEssential
  • Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of budget management, business case development, financial planning and benefits realisation
  • Exceptional analytical and project management skills
  • Demonstrable ability to influence, negotiate with executives and motivate senior clinical staff, medical consultants and/or other senior managers
  • Ability to resolve problems and make decisions based on complex facts or situations using the appropriate analysis, interpretation or comparison of a range of options
Professional/Managerial/Specialist KnowledgeEssential
  • Exceptional leadership qualities with the ability to lead, manage and motivate several teams into achieving a common goal
  • Excellent knowledge of IT systems and highly proficient in standard software programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Understanding of Information Governance, SOPs and other governance, national and professional standards of practice or other regulations
  • Experience of delivering benefits in a healthcare setting through the implementation of technology
  • Experience of Epic or other EPR configuration
  • Ability to handle sensitive and contentious issues, managing resistance to change effectively
Desirable
  • Epic Certification or other EPR configuration qualification
Personal Skills/Abilities and AttributesEssential
  • Able to cope with unpredictable and intense situations
  • Able to prioritise tasks to achieve deadlines whilst working under significant pressure, with frequent interruptions
  • Ability to impart complex information and knowledge and/or present to others in a clear and concise manner
  • Is self-aware, demonstrating an adaptive leadership capability; self-motivated and pro-active
  • A leader, by example with a strong sense of quality and equality.

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