Electronic Health Record (EHR) Application Analyst/Principal Trainer (Grade V)
This is an exciting time to join the new Electronic Health Record (EHR) team as an EHR Principal Trainer (Grade V). This role will be varied, fast-paced and you'll be part of a team dedicated to implementing the EHR for the new CHI hospital.
We are seeking a small team of Principal Trainers to manage the production of training materials for a specific module covering several clinical and administrative areas of the hospital. This role will also work closely with the relevant EHR application team to ensure the training materials align with their configuration build. If you have an interest in training, combined with an interest in technology and healthcare, or are working in the hospital already, please do apply. This is a great opportunity to embark on a new career and where full, comprehensive training will be provided. If shortlisted, you will be asked to attend a two-hour aptitude test for us to assess your suitability for the role.
Purpose of the Role:
CHI will work with Epic Systems, a software company who are a world leader in this technology, to implement an electronic health record (EHR) system across the organisation, which will go live at the same time as the new hospital opens – as Ireland's first fully digitalised hospital.
EHR Application Analysts/Principal Trainers are assigned to a specific module(s) and will work with the training lead, application and configuration teams to assist with the configuration of the application and subsequently develop and maintain the training materials and training programme for the end users. EHR Application Analyst/Principal Trainer will assist in workflow design and systems build alongside the application teams and also work with specialties (Nurse; Doctor etc) in clinical and operational workflows.
As part of this role the EHR Principal Trainer Analyst will attend accredited EHR vendor training and receive certification in system configuration.
The Application Analyst/Principal Trainer will undertake IT training needs analysis in support of training required to establish and utilise the most appropriate method of training delivery for all grades of staff, irrespective of digital skills, up to and including executive levels e.g.
* One-to-one training sessions
* Classroom and workplace-based group sessions (presentations and hands on)
* Webinar-based training, e-learning (design and development)
We are specifically looking for EHR Application Analysts/Principal Trainers to cover the following areas:
* Patient Administration System (PAS - Patient demographics, scheduling, wait list management and patient flow)
* Inpatient Clinical Documentation
* Inpatient Order Communications
* Emergency Department
* Outpatients (Ambulatory)
* Theatre and Anaesthetics
* Laboratory (Pathology)
* Radiology
* Cardiology
* Pharmacy
* Oncology
This position would suit candidates from the following areas (experienced with skills or recent graduates):
* Nursing, Midwifery, Pharmacy, HSCP disciplines or Medicine (NCHD)
* Operational or Administration
* ICT, eHealth, Software Engineering or Computer Science
* Digital Health and/or eHealth
* Systems training, training/teaching other adults
Essential Criteria:
Applicants must meet all the following:
* Educated to Level 6 Higher Certificate or Degree relevant to the post
* Equivalent experience and understanding of health care systems and processes
OR
* Minimum of two year's knowledge of technical, clinical care, patient administrative processes or experience in training/teaching others.
How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.
Those shortlisted as meeting the essential and/or desirable criteria detailed above will be called to undertake an aptitude test*. This is a two-hour online proctored assessment for the candidate to complete which must be completed within a set timeframe. Only those meeting the required threshold will be selected for interview.
* Please note- this is an independent screening tool for the EHR Programme only and is not part of the overall CHI recruitment and selection policy.
* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
Please See Full Job Description Attached Below.
The closing date for submissions of CV's and cover letter is
Friday 28th November 2025 by 12 p.m.
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Children's Health Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.