AI Engineer Projects in ManchesterAI Engineer Projects in ManchesterCloud EHR Modernisation Programme Business Case & Financial Model
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• 🔗 IT Project Manager NHS
• 23/08/2026
Overview
Innovate Health IT, a 500-bed acute NHS Trust, faced significant challenges with its aging on-premises EHR system, including rising costs, frequent outages, limited scalability, and poor interoperability, which hindered operational resilience and clinical safety. The candidate was tasked with evaluating a strategic transition to a modern cloud-based EHR platform to address these critical issues and align with national digital transformation mandates.
What I did
Developed a detailed 5-year financial model, including cash flow projections, Net Present Value (NPV), and Return on Investment (ROI), explicitly adhering to HM Treasury Green Book guidance for public sector projects.
Conducted a comprehensive options appraisal comparing current on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid EHR solutions, detailing their respective pros and cons.
Performed a sensitivity analysis on key financial variables (subscription cost, migration cost, productivity gains) to assess financial viability under different scenarios.
Identified and mitigated key risks associated with cloud EHR transition through a structured RAID log, proposing specific mitigation strategies.
Designed a benefits realization plan, outlining KPIs, ownership, governance, and reporting cadences for tracking both cashable and non-cashable benefits.
Authored a strategic business case highlighting national NHS mandates (EPR 2025, Shared Care Record, DSPT, Cyber Strategy) and their influence on the recommendation.
Outcomes & deliverables
Produced a comprehensive business case document recommending a cloud-based EHR transition for Innovate Health IT.
Developed a detailed 5-year financial model demonstrating a negative NPV of –£2.90M and an ROI of –64%, typical for strategic NHS EPR programs.
Identified 5 key risks and their mitigation strategies within a structured RAID log.
Outlined a benefits realization plan with clear KPIs for tracking both cashable and non-cashable benefits like improved clinical safety and cybersecurity.
Provided a clear, data-backed recommendation for the cloud EHR, emphasizing strategic alignment over purely financial returns.
Impact
I developed a detailed business case for a major NHS Trust, justifying a strategic shift to a cloud-based Electronic Health Record (EHR) system through rigorous financial analysis and strategic alignment, securing buy-in for a critical digital transformation.
Tools & methods
Excel/Google Sheets (financial modeling), NHS Green Book (discount rate guidance), Risk Assessment Frameworks, Benefits Realization Frameworks
Reflection
I learned that while traditional financial metrics (NPV, ROI) may appear negative for NHS EPR modernization due to the nature of non-cashable benefits, the strategic imperative for improved resilience, cybersecurity, and interoperability often outweighs these financial limitations, necessitating a nuanced approach to business case development. 🚀 Built a full app in 1 weekend: ForageMap.com (http://ForageMap.com)
I gave myself a weekend deadline and shipped ForageMap.com (http://ForageMap.com) — a simple, clean platform that lets people pin, share, and discover wild edible plants in their area.
It’s for people who want foraging without the nonsense: fast map, quick submissions, seasonal insights, and a community leaderboard.
What it does right now:
- Add a spot in seconds
- Browse community finds
- 4 different map styles
- Leaderboards
- Seasonal filters
What’s coming:
- Ingredient pages with photos + full details
- Trusted “verified spot” markers
- Offline mode
- Fully mobile-friendly
If you’re into sustainability, local food, or just want something that tastes better than supermarket veg, take a look:
👉 https://foragemap.com
Open to feedback, ideas, or collabs. 
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