Electronic Medical Records and Clinical Information Systems
Managing digital health records and clinical data systems.
Skill demand · ONS UK online job adverts
How common is healthcare information systems?
This requirement appears in 1.4% of UK new online job adverts in 2025. Its share was broadly unchanged compared with 2024.
The latest year is partial. Comparisons with full years need care. 2026 figures have not been published yet.Share of new adverts1.4%UK · 2025
Change in share0.0 pp2024 to 2025
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What this skill category covers
Official detailed requirements in this ONS group
Health Informatics
Utilize health informatics tools and systems to improve healthcare delivery and decision-making.
Patient Information Leaflet Development
Creating clear and accurate informational materials for patients.
Clinical IT System and Network Skills
Ability to manage IT systems and networks in clinical environments.
Patient and Clinic Management
Manage patient records and clinic operations using specialized healthcare software.
Pharmacy Automation System Skills
Ability to operate and manage automated systems in pharmacy settings.
Clinical Data Management
Implement electronic data capture and repository systems for clinical research and patient care.
Cerner Healthcare Platform Expertise
Managing electronic health records using Cerner systems.
Electronic Health Information Exchange Skills
Ability to manage health information exchange systems for interoperability.
Radiology Information System Skills
Ability to use systems for managing radiology workflows and imaging data.
HL7 Healthcare Data Standard Knowledge
Understanding of HL7 standards for healthcare data exchange.
FHIR Healthcare Data Standard
Implementing Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources for data exchange.
ONS Table 1 detailed requirements · SCO16.12. Shares can overlap because an advert may mention several requirements.
Roles that often need this skill category
Occupations where healthcare information systems appears most often in UK new adverts
| # | Occupation | Share of occupation adverts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical secretaries Example titles: Medical secretary · Admin clerk · Clerical worker · Clerical officer | 39.1% | |
| 2 | Pharmaceutical technicians Example titles: Pharmaceutical technician · Checking technician · Pharmacy technician · Dispensing technician | 23.2% | |
| 3 | Pharmacists Example titles: Pharmacist · PCN pharmacist · Pharmacy manager · Dispensary manager | 22.2% | |
| 4 | Paramedics Example titles: Paramedic · HART paramedic · Paramedic technician · Emergency care practitioner | 15.9% | |
| 5 | Generalist medical practitioners Example titles: Medical practitioner · GP registrar · House officer · Junior doctor | 15.6% | |
| 6 | Typists and related keyboard occupations Example titles: Typist · Copy typist · Wp operator · Court reporter | 13.4% | |
| 7 | Health care practice managers Example titles: Practice manager · Clinic manager · Business manager · Operations manager | 13.0% | |
| 8 | Receptionists Example titles: Receptionist · Service adviser · A&E receptionist · Reception manager | 12.5% | |
| 9 | Hospital porters Example titles: Hospital porter · Hall porter · Portering supervisor · Head porter | 12.0% | |
| 10 | Registered nurse practitioners Example titles: Nurse practitioner · Midwifery practitioner · Nurse-ecp · Nurse-practitioner | 11.8% |
How related skills compare
Skills within Healthcare, Life Sciences and Related Systems
| # | Skill | Share of adverts | Change (pp) | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare and Life Sciences Stress Management · Nursing Practice and Clinical Care · Clinical Governance and Trial Management | 35.8% | +1.9 pp | |
| 2 | Healthcare Clinical Systems Healthcare Delivery Model Knowledge · Dental Health Knowledge · Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | 17.7% | +5.2 pp | |
| 3 | Psychology and Behavioural Health Mental Health Care and Behavioural Management · Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Autism Spectrum Care · Psychology and Behavioural Sciences | 7.8% | +0.5 pp | |
| 4 | Public Health and Safety Public Health Policy and Community Health Services · Healthcare Programs and Insurance Systems · Emergency Casualty Transport Skills | 4.8% | +2.8 pp | |
| 5 | Healthcare Information Systems Selected skill · Electronic Medical Records and Clinical Information Systems · Health Informatics · Patient Information Leaflet Development | 1.4% | 0.0 pp | |
| 6 | Healthcare Compliance and Policy Healthcare Facility Management Skills · Healthcare Compliance and Medical Regulations · Health Impact Assessment Techniques | 0.9% | -0.1 pp | |
| 7 | Healthcare Clinical Knowledge Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Care · Musculoskeletal System Knowledge · Emergency Cardiac Condition Management Skills | 0.4% | 0.0 pp | |
| 8 | Genomics, Bioinformatics, and Molecular Sciences Human and Molecular Biology Knowledge · Bioinformatics and Computational Chemistry Skills · Genomics and Omics Technique Skills | 0.3% | -0.2 pp | |
| 9 | Healthcare Administration and Education Child Development Intervention Techniques · Cognitive Skill Development Skills · Nurse Education Delivery Skills | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 10 | Healthcare Imaging and Radiological Sciences Radiological Science Knowledge · Functional MRI Imaging Techniques | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 11 | Healthcare Industry and Specialized Domains Ergometry and Ergonomic Design Knowledge · Dental Restoration Techniques | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 12 | Healthcare Finance and Billing Health Insurance and Managed Care Knowledge · Health Risk Assessment Concepts · Healthcare Card System Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 13 | Healthcare and Laboratory Systems Histology Cutting Instruments · Chromatography Data System Skills · Cytology Laboratory Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 14 | Healthcare and Emergency Response First Aid Technique Skills | 0.0% | -0.1 pp |
About these figures
How to interpret skill demand
Source: Office for National Statistics, UK online job adverts. Shares describe new adverts reporting the requirement. An advert may mention several skills, so their shares do not add up to 100%. A rise from 10% to 12% is an increase of 2 percentage points.
These figures do not establish a salary premium, proficiency level, or which skills are requested together. This page has no published skill-specific salary or location breakdown.
ONS · 2025 · partial year · 2026 figures have not been published yet. · Open Government Licence v3.0. ONS does not endorse Jobmundo.