Job Description

Description & Requirements

Be part of something great

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

The Clinical Informatics Specialist will lead innovation in digital health solutions, working closely with clinical and technical teams to design and implement systems that enhance practitioner efficiency and improve assessment quality.

The role includes user acceptance testing, developing clear system guidance, and ensuring clinical content and protocols remain current and evidence-based.

You will collaborate across disciplines to identify challenges, develop practical solutions, and drive continuous improvement in clinical informatics.

Join a team where respect, innovation, customer focus, compassion, collaboration, and accountability shape everything we do, and contribute to a culture of excellence and growth.

This is a United Kingdom, Homebased position. You must be living in the United Kingdom, with the correct Right to Work in the UK (British passport/VISA etc.) to be considered for this role.

Any applications from outside of the UK will not be considered.

1.Ensure clinical information within digital platforms is accurate, structured, and optimised for usability, applying evidence-based standards and user feedback to support safe and effective workflows.

•Maintain supporting documentation and guidance for system functionality.

•Develop and update training resources to enable effective use of digital solutions.

2.Collaborate with clinical and technical teams to analyse requirements, specify solutions, and support the design and development of new or enhanced clinical digital products.

3.Coordinate and contribute to evaluation of clinical IT solutions, gather and analyse feedback, ensure compliance with standards, and apply best practice in healthcare settings.

4.Coordinate and contribute to evaluation of clinical IT solutions, gather and analyse feedback, ensure compliance with standards, and apply best practice in healthcare settings.

5.Monitor and report on clinical risk assessments, maintaining documentation and supporting governance processes for safe deployment of digital solutions.

6.Stakeholder Engagement & Business Development. Respond to business needs and maintain strong

customer focus, ensuring effective relationships and quality service delivery.

7.Conduct clinical safety audits and quality assurance reviews of digital health systems, ensuring compliance with DCB0129/0160 and organisational safety standards.

Key Contacts & Relationships:

Internal

• Senior Leadership Team
• Operational Leaders and Teams
• Quality Leaders and Teams
• Corporate Functions
• Commercial Teams
• Business Development & Bid Teams
• Other Directorates

External

• NHS England
• DWP
• CQC
• Any other IT suppliers, contractors, or project managers
• ATOS

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Full, unconditional registration with GMC/NMC/HCPC (and licence to practise where applicable).
• Health informatics qualification/certification or demonstrable experience in healthcare IT or related field.
• Strong IT literacy with understanding of digital health systems and their development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of relational databases and logical data structures.
• Ability to make sound, data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of evidence-based medicine and clinical best practice.

Desirable

• IT product development experience
• Working knowledge or aptitude to learn HTML, CSS, JSON, Python
• Experience in developing or implementing IT solutions with measurable business impact.
• Familiarity with healthcare IT environments.
• Well-developed negotiating and influencing skills
• Digital Clinical Safety Training

Individual Competencies

• Strict adherence to data confidentiality and integrity.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Ability to translate theory into practical application.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, applying evidence-based approaches.
• Skilled in identifying problems and developing innovative solutions.
• Clear communicator, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities and technologies.
• Effective organisational skills with a methodical approach.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and manage competing demands.
• Customer-focused, building strong relationships and delivering quality service.
• Motivated and committed to achieving high standards.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and application in clinical informatics
• Knowledge of data management principles
• Competence in using data analysis tools
• Project management awareness and familiarity with principles and methodologies

Travel Requirements

• Ad hoc

Additional Information

Maximus is a leading provider of outsourced services, committed to delivering exceptional quality and service performance. Our team is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.

Maximus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and post holders to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment practices, including appropriate background checks, verification of qualifications and professional registration, and satisfactory references.

Where required, roles will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks or equivalent vetting in other jurisdictions. Ongoing compliance with safeguarding policies, mandatory training, and professional standards is a condition of employment.

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.

Minimum Salary


£

52,500.00

Maximum Salary


£

57,500.00

Job Tags

Permanent employment, For contractors, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,

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