ECare Development Manager

eCARE Development Manager

Band 8a

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week, all MKUH roles may be considered for flexible working

The IT Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic, ever‑developing, forward‑thinking group of people that make up a team that strives to keep the Trust’s systems up to date and responsive to cutting edge technologies, whilst ensuring staff at the Trust are supported to continue to deliver at the highest level.

We currently have an opening for an eCARE (EPR) Development Manager, focusing on the development of the Trust’s Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system called eCARE (Oracle Cerner Millennium).

The successful post holder will have experience working in a healthcare environment, including the support of staff and direct hands‑on experience in the development of Oracle Cerner Millennium solutions; they will be at the level of an Oracle Cerner “Integration Architect” or have equivalent experience.

Please note that all posts are subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Previous applicants that have applied in the last 3 months need not apply.

Interview 29 July 2026

• Define and manage the technical framework used by the eCARE and Back Office teams on an ongoing basis.
• Provide expert level IT and eCARE technical and development services to the Trust.
• Specify, develop and maintain eCARE, using expert level techniques and expert knowledge of the programming tools available.
• Ensure that a consistent and quality eCARE technical support service is provided to all users, including identification and resolution of highly complex problems.
• Create and agree system specifications with Trust staff when necessary. Manage staff and their workloads on an ongoing basis. Guide, instruct and mentor all members of the eCARE Development team.

Milton Keynes University Hospital is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting‑edge research and education.

For further information you may contact:
Mark Planner, Deputy Chief Information Officer,