ESR / Allocate Optima Implementation Consultant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. North London NHS Foundation Trust ESR / Allocate Optima Implementation Consultant The closing date is 11 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary ESR / Allocate Optima Implementation Consultant(s) x2 Are you looking for a new challenge? We are looking for 2 staff to join our exciting project team on a Fixed term or potential secondment basis The Trust is seeking to recruit two Implementation Consultants to support the enhanced use of its existing Allocate Optima systems and associated operational procedures. The postholders will play a key role in realising optimal system benefits across a number of defined operational areas, supporting more effective workforce management and service delivery. Main duties of the job We are looking for motivated, proactive, and highly skilled individuals who are able to work independently and use their own initiative. Successful candidates will be confident operating within a busy, complex, and constantly evolving environment, with strong attention to detail and excellent analytical and communication skills. They will be able to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders to drive improvement and embed sustainable change. The role will include delivering large scale training workshops, day to day implementation and support requirements for a large-scale project ensuring project milestones are comprehensively met, monitored and or tracked with any risks and issues raised to the attention of the Programme Manager. The successful candidates will report to and receive support from the project's Programme Manager, who in turn will receive support from the Trust's Executive and internal teams with regular reporting requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to work and be part of an exciting project to actively contribute towards improving specific processes and procedures within an NHS Mental Health organisation. About us North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people. Our Five-Year Strategy: We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. Why NLFT? We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme Excellent internal staff network In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis. Details Date posted 28 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum Including HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 455-NLFT-0847-C Job locations St Pancras Hospital 4 St Pancras Way London NW1 0PE