Electronic Health Record (EHR) Training Lead (Grade VII)
Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is seeking an experienced and motivated EHR Training Lead to play a pivotal role in the implementation of our new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, delivered in partnership with Epic Systems.
As part of the EHR Training Team, you will drive the adoption of innovative digital solutions and support CHI’s transition to Ireland’s first fully digitalised hospital.
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 the new hospital opens – as Ireland’s first fully digitalised hospital.
The ICT programme for the New Children’s Hospital, including outpatient and urgent care centres, comprises of several work streams including:
EHR & Clinical ICT Systems: Deploying the Epic Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) and supporting systems
Corporate & Non-Clinical ICT: Implementation of a Facilities Management and Catering System, plus supporting Financial, Human Resources and Facilities Management Systems upgrades / integration / implementation
Infrastructure: Deployment of technology, including end user devices, to support the above work streams in addition to technology solutions which enhance workflow or the patient experience
Programme Support & Business Engagement: Managing an integrated ICT & EHR programme plan and designing and delivering organisational readiness activities including change, training and benefits management
This role is a core part of the EHR Training Team, who will aim to drive adoption of new technology and innovative ways of working as CHI transitions to a Digital Hospital. This role will manage the EHR Training across the above workstreams both in terms of training development and systems training. It will require working closely with the central Learning and Development and Commissioning teams.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Implementing the EHR Training Strategy
Managing the EHR Principal Trainer and Classroom Trainer teams
Delivering and embedding learning & training strategies to support the current programme of change, integration and transitioning.
Supporting CHI with the design and delivery of learning modules, programmes and initiatives in multiple formats.
Design and deliver a comprehensive post-live and BAU training strategy
Essential Criteria
A relevant third-level degree/post-graduate qualification plus at least 4 years’ experience delivering large-scale multidisciplinary training programme(s) in healthcare or as part of a large organisational transformation project.
or
6+ years’ experience in a relevant/similar role delivering a large-scale multidisciplinary training programme, ideally in healthcare or eHealth.
Desirable Criteria (any relevant)
Track record in delivering successful training projects and supporting major organisational readiness or transformation programmes.
Healthcare experience in acute care or similar setting.
Experience supporting change management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, SharePoint, Teams), particularly for managing training documentation.
Professional Project / Programme Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE 2, MSP).
Exceptional written and oral communications skills with full capability to write high-quality materials, position statements, as well as public speaking and presentation skills.
How to Apply & Informal Enquiries:
Please note that you must submit a Cover Letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The criteria for shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and/or the knowledge, skills and competencies section of this job specification.
A copy of the full job description for this post can be found in the Candidate Booklet.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and Cover Letters for application is Friday the 3rd of April 2026at 12 p.m - noon.
Applications must be completed through the advertised post onCHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.
Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact: [email protected]
Children’s Health Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.