Application Specialist

• Job reference
• 122672
• Department
• IM&T
• Location
• Crowborough
• Full/Part-time
• Full-time
• Pay scale from
• No Pay Scale
• Pay scale to
• No Pay Scale
• Closing date
• 10/04/2026

• Description
• Have you worked withCompucare8or managed a PAS system in a healthcare environment?

  We are looking for a talented and motivated

  ApplicationSpecialistto join our team and play a key role in supporting the systems that underpin patient services and operational performance.

  This role will act as the

  lead specialist forCompucare8, supporting theroll-out, optimisation and ongoing management of the application across the organisation. Working closely with clinical, operational and administrative teams, you will help translate operational challenges into practical system solutions that improve efficiency and support excellent patient care.

  This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong healthcare systems experience who enjoys

  solving problems, improving processes and ensuring technology works effectively for the people who rely on it every day.What You’ll BeDoing
  • Act as the lead application specialist forCompucare8, supporting theimplementation and organisational roll-outof the system.
  • Manage the configuration, optimisation and ongoing supportof Compucare 8 to ensure effective system performance.
  • Provide specialist support for clinical and operational applications, ensuring reliability and efficiency
  • Act as a bridge between operational teams and IT, translating user queries and requirements into practical system solutions
  • Support system upgrades, testing, configuration changes and integrations
  • Work with external suppliers and system vendors to troubleshoot issues and deliver system enhancements
  • Develop documentation, user guidance and training materials to support effective system adoption
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and maximise the value of digital systems
  AboutYou

  You will bring a combination of

  healthcare systems knowledge, analytical thinking and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

  We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

  • Demonstrable experience managing or supportingCompuCare8
  • Experience supporting the implementation or roll-out of a patient administration or clinical system
  • Experience working within a healthcare environment
  • Strong business analysis capability, with the ability to translate operational queries into system improvements and effective application usage
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  Location: Multi-site; Crowborough, East Grinstead, Seaford and Eastbourne with the working base at Crowborough.Contract Type:Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)Salary:up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experienceRight to Work in UKIn accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without Horder Healthcare sponsorship.At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.In order tostreamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have receiveda sufficient number ofapplications.Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, all successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including anEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.
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