Job summary

The postholder will:

Drive LCO digital delivery: Oversee prioritisation, delivery and de-prioritisation of digital workstreams across community services (mirroring the role of chairing the Inpatient Delivery Authority for hospital services).

Provide clinical support for Epic implementation: Act as one of the principal clinical leads for the community rollout of Epic (Hive), ensuring configuration supports safe, efficient and integrated care across district nursing, therapy services, urgent community response and neighbourhood teams.

Suport post-go-live optimisation and transformation: Drive clinical transformation and benefits realisation after implementation, ensuring digital tools deliver tangible improvements in patient outcomes, staff productivity and service efficiency.

Main duties of the job

Ensure governance and safety: Establish and contribute to robust governance structures to oversee digital developments, ensuring clinical safety, data quality and compliance with NHS standards.

Champion clinical engagement and training: Build a network of digital champions, support staff training, and address workforce concerns to maximise adoption and digital literacy.

Integrate primary care and community perspectives in Trust-wide digital strategy: Collaborate closely with other CMIOs, CCIOs, the CNIO and external partners to ensure community needs are represented in MFT and Greater Manchester digital programmes.

Promote innovation and research: Encourage use of informatics to enable service redesign and clinical research, working with academic and innovation partners.

By combining strategic leadership, operational oversight and clinical credibility, the LC GP Informatics Officer for the LCO Epic Implementation will help realise MFT's vision for a digitally enabled, integrated health and care system across Manchester

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£78,699 to £118,759 a session 2 pa per week (8hrs)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

349-COR-8368261-RL4

Job locations

LCO Sites, Community & Manchester Town Hall

Brazennose Street

Manchester

M2 5DS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GP within MFT or Greater Manchester; registered with relevant GMC licence and revalidation; demonstrated expertise in clinical informatics (e.g. via previous roles in digital leadership programmes).

Desirable

• Formal qualification in Health Informatics, IT, MBA or project management.

Clinical Leadership & Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading a clinical service supported by an electronic patient record; of delivering informatics or digital change projects at practice or PCN level, understanding of community clinical workflows and national NHS digital strategy

Desirable

• Detailed understanding of requirements of primary care systems, principally EMIS, including data sorting and retrieval, SNOMED coding and data quality

Project & Change Management

Essential

• Proven ability to prioritise, plan and deliver complex projects with competing interdependencies; experience of benefits realisation and service improvement through digital transformation.

Desirable

• Formal training in project management (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile).

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Ability to inspire, lead and develop multi-disciplinary staff; excellent communication skills, particularly in translating complex informatics concepts into clinical language; adept at managing contentious issues and driving cultural change.

Desirable

• Evidence of collaboration across organisational boundaries and in co-production with patients & the public.

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound understanding of NHS policies, strategies and priorities at local and national levels; awareness of emerging digital technologies, data standards and ethical considerations; knowledge of clinical governance and safety frameworks.

Desirable

• Knowledge of community services commissioning arrangements and integrated care frameworks.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to fulfil occupational health requirements; commit to continued professional development in both clinical and informatics domains; maintain clinical practice where appropriate.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GP within MFT or Greater Manchester; registered with relevant GMC licence and revalidation; demonstrated expertise in clinical informatics (e.g. via previous roles in digital leadership programmes). Desirable Formal qualification in Health Informatics, IT, MBA or project management. Clinical Leadership & Experience Essential Experience of leading a clinical service supported by an electronic patient record; of delivering informatics or digital change projects at practice or PCN level, understanding of community clinical workflows and national NHS digital strategy Desirable Detailed understanding of requirements of primary care systems, principally EMIS, including data sorting and retrieval, SNOMED coding and data quality Project & Change Management Essential Proven ability to prioritise, plan and deliver complex projects with competing interdependencies; experience of benefits realisation and service improvement through digital transformation. Desirable Formal training in project management (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile). Leadership & Interpersonal Skills Essential Ability to inspire, lead and develop multi-disciplinary staff; excellent communication skills, particularly in translating complex informatics concepts into clinical language; adept at managing contentious issues and driving cultural change. Desirable Evidence of collaboration across organisational boundaries and in co-production with patients & the public. Knowledge Essential Sound understanding of NHS policies, strategies and priorities at local and national levels; awareness of emerging digital technologies, data standards and ethical considerations; knowledge of clinical governance and safety frameworks. Desirable Knowledge of community services commissioning arrangements and integrated care frameworks. Other Requirements Essential Able to fulfil occupational health requirements; commit to continued professional development in both clinical and informatics domains; maintain clinical practice where appropriate.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

LCO Sites, Community & Manchester Town Hall

Brazennose Street

Manchester

M2 5DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

LCO Sites, Community & Manchester Town Hall

Brazennose Street

Manchester

M2 5DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)