Job vacancy: Applications Analyst, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton in Ashfield

Job summary

Main area: Digital
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 214-CEN-7922623

Employer: Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: King's Mill Hospital
Town: Sutton in Ashfield
Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/08/2026 23:59

Applications Analyst

NHS AfC: Band 6

Thank you for your interest in this role, we would be delighted to welcome you to Sherwood Forest Hospitals.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and know that happy colleagues deliver better care.

Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

At Sherwood Forest Hospitals, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As such, we particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. We believe that a diverse team better represents the communities we serve and brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential criteria

Good understanding of current NHS systems
Understanding of change management theory and processes
Expert understanding of clinical, administrative and/or operational workflows and processes in a hospital setting
Expert in application configuration of systems to support clinical, administrative and/or operational workflows and processes
Knowledge of the application of Risk Management within an application environment
Knowledge of different application coding methods i.e. Python, CSS, Javascript, SQL

Desirable criteria

Understanding of NHS operational and/or clinical management
Understanding of Information Governance
Understanding of User Centred Design (UCD)

Skills Requirements

Essential criteria

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills for a range of audiences, including stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
Ability to negotiate and utilise persuasive skills when engaging with senior staff and stakeholders
Track record of stakeholder engagement high attention to detail, including production of plans subject to time pressure
Ability to provide sound judgement and give professional advice and support
Excellent MS Office skills, especially proficiency with MS Excel
Advanced IT skills, with a focus on EPR system configuration, optimisation, and aligning clinical and administrative needs
Analytical and business process skills to assess, optimise, and translate complex clinical workflows into effective system configurations
Ability to present and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team, using initiative to drive system improvements
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage conflicting deadlines and multiple tasks, maintaining composure under pressure
Ability to focus on complex data and process analysis for extended periods, even in high-pressure environments

Desirable criteria

Process mapping and/or business analyst skills
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies including process improvement
Excellent in the use of different application coding methods (i.e. Python, CSS, Javascript, SQL) within clinical and administrative health applications

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Education to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent knowledge and experience
Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable criteria

Project management qualification e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, Agile PM, MSP or other
A degree, preferably in IT, Health Informatics, or a related field
ITIL Foundation Certificate or equivalent relevant experience gained through experience working in an ITIL based environment

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of project management or buiness change implementation
Supervisory / Team management experience
Significant experience of working within the health services environment, with clear experience within the application configuration
Demonstrable experience of understanding and acting upon complex information

Desirable criteria

Experience of EPR or other complex system delivery

Contractual Requirements

Essential criteria

Ability to work the hours required, to ensure satisfactory performance of duties
Ability to work flexibly, outside normal office hours, in order to suit the needs of the users and or support implementation
Ability to travel between trust sites

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK

Home Office guidance has changed. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

We as a Trust support the use of AI and other tools to support your application. However, all personal statements and behavioural examples must be truthful and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your own personal/professional experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility.

For the avoidance of doubt, plagiarism includes presenting the ideas or experiences of others or content generated by artificial intelligence as your own. We review all applications carefully to ensure that the information provided in your supporting statement aligns with your qualifications, work history and the duties undertaken within those roles. Your experience will also be explored further during the interview process.

If you would like this information in an alternative format or in a different language please contact us on 01623 622515 ext 3271.

Please note that we no longer accept handwritten/paper applications and that the email address given on your application will be used for all correspondence regarding this post.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Priority for vacancies at the Trust will be given to existing employees of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust whose roles are currently at risk of redundancy due to organisational change. If a high number of applications are received, a longlisting exercise will be conducted prior to shortlisting.

Only applications received on or before the closing date will be considered for short listing. This is to ensure that the Trust meets its commitment to Equality of Opportunity.

In submitting an application, you authorise Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any current and previous NHS Service details and you agree to the Trust obtaining and transferring personal date held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be shared using the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and third party systems via an automated process and will only be used for the purposes of maintaining your employment record.

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and then the money will then be deducted from your first salary once you've commenced employment. The current price of a check is £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced. If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate, you should call or email the dedicated sensitive applications team before submitting your application. The team is experienced in dealing with sensitive cases and will advise you of the process and what you need to do.

Please note any genuine job offer letters will only be received if you have applied, interviewed, and received a verbal offer from the appointing manager for a vacancy within Sherwood Forest Hospitals. If you receive a job offer and you are not sure of its authenticity, please report it to the following email [email protected]