Senior Application Analyst

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

As a Senior Application Analyst, you will contribute to the implementation, maintenance, and ongoing transformation of the Devon Epic Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. You will work within the Beacon (Oncology) application area to ensure the system is configured safely and effectively to support clinical, operational and administrative workflows across Devon's acute Trusts.

You will work closely with clinical, operational and digital colleagues to analyse workflows, support system configuration, testing and optimisation activities, and contribute to delivering sustainable improvements in patient care and staff experience. The role includes leading change management, troubleshooting issues, maintaining system documentation, participating in testing programmes and contributing to major upgrades and optimisation initiatives. As a senior analyst you will be expected to undertake additional leadership responsibilities within the application.

Please note the postholder can be based at any of the four locations.

As part of the shortlisting process you will be required to sit a sphinx test which helps to assess for suitability for the role.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday. The role will require travel to sites across Devon, as required. There may also be a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends, and the postholder will participate in a 24/7 and/or on-call rota for major releases, incidents, upgrades or periods of heightened operational activity.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Rachel Chown, Configuration Manager on [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

As a Senior Application Analyst, you will contribute to the implementation, maintenance, and ongoing transformation of the Devon Epic Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. You will work within the Beacon (Oncology) application area to ensure the system is configured safely and effectively to support clinical, operational and administrative workflows across Devon's acute Trusts.

You will work closely with clinical, operational and digital colleagues to analyse workflows, support system configuration, testing and optimisation activities, and contribute to delivering sustainable improvements in patient care and staff experience. The role includes leading change management, troubleshooting issues, maintaining system documentation, participating in testing programmes and contributing to major upgrades and optimisation initiatives. As a senior analyst you will be expected to undertake additional leadership responsibilities within the application.

Please note the postholder can be based at any of the four locations.

As part of the shortlisting process you will be required to sit a sphinx test which helps to assess for suitability for the role.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday. The role will require travel to sites across Devon, as required. There may also be a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends, and the postholder will participate in a 24/7 and/or on-call rota for major releases, incidents, upgrades or periods of heightened operational activity.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Rachel Chown, Configuration Manager on [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Person Specification General Requirements Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Royal Devon NHS Recruitment Team

[email protected]

01392403642

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

185-19109-14574

Job locations

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Job overview

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH), Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSD) and University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP), known collectively as Devon Acute Trusts, have undertaken the biggest programme of clinical pathway transformation, supported by digital technologies they have ever undertaken ensuring that we do the right thing for our patients and carers, people and communities as well as delivering a working environment which better enables staff to deliver the best care they can every day. This has culminated in each of the acute Trusts in the ICS linking to one electronic patient record (EPR). One Devon Acute Trusts are continuing to work in partnership with Epic to deliver this transformational work.

Main duties

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.