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Advanced Application Support Analyst

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Reading, RG1 5UZ £49,387 – £56,515 a year Permanent Posted 11 September 2026 Apply by 24 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

Royal Berkshire's digital applications must be operating effectively for theTrust to meet its operational and strategic objectives.As an Advanced Applications Support Analyst you will work in a supportteam, responsible for supporting all RBFT digital applications. This includesthe carrying out of advanced and complex tasks associated with the systemadministration and data integrity of all configuration changes and ensuringthat all Trust level changes are undertaken and synchronised across testand production domains.Responsible for understanding the delivery of efficient and resilientprocesses for the full lifecycle of digital system configuration change.Adherence to policies and procedures which underpin these processes.Ensuring Trust compliance with required Change and Releasemanagement procedures.Responsible for liaising with user departments, DDaT teams and suppliersto ensure appropriate turnaround times for system configuration changesare made.Responsible for supporting all digital systems and connected applicationsdeployment activities and dealing with complex problems.Responsible for working on the system build and workflow on deploymentprojects.Responsible for guiding junior members of staff.

Main duties of the job

oAssist with technical issues and provide guidance for the system in liaison with service users and promote best practice by regular communication with service users and heads.o Participate in project work as appropriate to support system developments and project manage upgrades as required.o Review process specifications from the strategic supplier.o Ensure that upgrades are successfully delivered.o Act as an escalation point for key stakeholders.o Representing the Digital Applications Support Team at Change Authorisation Board (CAB) meetings and ensuring that all application changes have been through the full change cycle.o Fully participate in the go-live preparation and hand over of functional systems and application enhancements into the live production environments within the Trust.o Provide advanced applications support and administration for all digital applications.o Conduct all activities required to maintain the security and system integrity of the data arising from Support team interventions in systems.o The post holder will be experienced in identifying how process improvements and correct system configuration can reduce risk, improve working practices and system performance.o To build strong relationships across the Trust and with management.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-8231532CORB6-AASA

Job locations

Princes House

73a London Road

Reading

RG1 5UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Advanced Technical Support: Provide expert-level support for all digital applications, troubleshooting, and resolving complex system issues, and ensuring minimal disruption to clinical workflows. Provide advanced application support for all digital systems and applications that are in use at the Trust. This includes any systems and applications managed by shadow IT functions or those that have no specific owner identified and are subject to poor legacy controls. System Integrity & Security: Ensure the security, data integrity, and performance of the clinical systems, monitoring back-office interventions, and resolving any security breaches or system integrity concerns. Escalation Management: Serve as the primary escalation point for key stakeholders, ensuring prompt resolution of critical issues and efficient communication throughout the resolution process. Change and Release Management: Oversee the Trusts adherence to Change and Release Management guidelines, ensuring that system changes are well-coordinated, thoroughly tested, and rolled out without disrupting operational services. Data Quality Audits: Conduct regular Data Quality audits of back-office work and ensure that coding and configuration changes meet the required accuracy and compliance standards. System Configuration: Manage system configurations and updates, working closely with technical teams, clinicians, and other Trust

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues
Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
Strong decision-making skills supported by data analysis and performance monitoring.

Desirable

Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers.
Broad understanding of NHS clinical and administrative processes.

Experience

Essential

Educated to degree level in relevant subject
Experience managing application configurations, system administration, and maintaining data integrity.
In-depth knowledge and experience of Oracle Millennium EPR and associated Back Office tools.
Strong understanding of healthcare data management and NHS operational workflows.

Desirable

Formal technical qualification, e.g. MCSE in Microsoft applications
Customer service qualification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level in relevant subject
Demonstrate qualification and expertise in application support

Desirable

ITIL Foundation Certification or equivalent experience in IT Service Management.

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.