Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
eCare Senior Development Analyst (Maternity Cover)
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eCARE Senior Development Analyst (Maternity Cover)
Department: IT
Band: 7
Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 22.5 hrs per week
Note: All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The IT Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a forward-thinking team dedicated to maintaining up-to-date, responsive systems that support hospital operations. They continuously integrate new technologies while ensuring staff have the resources needed to deliver exceptional care.
This is a temporary maternity cover role focused on designing, developing, building, and configuring new deployments and upgrades to the eCARE application (Oracle Cerner Millennium).
About the Role
You will be responsible for:
- Developing and building new implementations
- Configuring and upgrading Oracle Cerner Millennium systems
- Creating and peer-reviewing test scripts for eCARE applications and interfaces
- Leading functional, system, and integration testing of software, peripherals, and related components
- Contributing to overall application quality assurance and performance
This position also involves:
- Collaborating with the eCARE Development Manager to manage the technical framework for eCARE and internal teams
- Delivering expert-level technical support for the Electronic Patient Record (eCARE) System, including troubleshooting complex issues
- Enhancing and optimising existing system functionality, possibly through end-user or Back Office engagement
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Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing ongoing technical framework maintenance for eCARE and internal support teams.
- Supporting the Trust’s Oracle Cerner Millennium (eCARE) Electronic Patient Record System and its optimisation.
- Providing high-level IT and technical development services across systems implementation, upgrades, and critical support:
- Ensuring consistent, quality technical assistance to all users.
- Resolving complex eCARE-related issues (in consultation with the eCARE Development Manager).
- Working with end users and IT teams to optimise and advance system functionality.
Essential Requirements
Experience in:
- Working in a healthcare environment, particularly with applications development and configuration/optimisation.
- Planning, building, and testing Oracle Cerner Millennium (or similar healthcare IT solutions), including functional, system, and integration testing.
- Documenting technical processes or guidance (dev/test scripting, system/functional requirements).
Additionally:
- Hands-on expertise in electronic patient record systems/features.
- Familiarity with supplementary systems (e.g., interfaces, peripherals) is advantageous.
- Collaboration across multiple teams (clinical, technical, end-users).
Note: We cannot offer sponsorship for visa support.
Applicants having previously applied need not reapply.
Interviews Scheduled: 13 July 2026 (subject to availability/openings)
Our Promise: A Culture of Fairness & Flexibility
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MKUH places a strong focus on flexibility in supporting staff needs, with 68.2% of admin/clerical staff happy to avail flexible working arrangements (NHS Survey 2024). Additionally, 76% feel comfortable engaging with managers about flexible work options.
Inspiring Work: Vision & Commitment at MKUH
Milton Keynes University Hospital UK NHS Foundation Trust has a rich and evolving presence, serving Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, and Bedfordshire. Our partnership with the University of Buckingham supports ground-breaking advancements in research and teaching, directly enriching patient care.
Expanded Facilities & Future Growth
As a medium-sized general hospital, MKUH delivers a comprehensive range of medical services, including:
- Emergency care, maternity, and paediatrics
- Specialised services like neonatology, cancer treatments (via our purpose-built Radiotherapy Centre), and diagnostics.
Our ongoing expansion includes:
- New Oak Wards Block (two brand-new 24-bed wards).
- A Women & Children’s Centre (opening by 2030) to enhance community care.
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For more information, contact: Seshan Kumareshan eCare Development Manager Email: seshan.kumareshan@mkuh.nhs.uk
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