About Us Who We Are IMS MAXIMS was founded in 1986 and works with public and independent healthcare sectors throughout the UK and Ireland. A privately owned company, our Headquarters are in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin and we also have offices in Suceava Romania and Milton Keynes. The company has grown through a mixture of organic expansion and acquisition, including the acquisition of PAS and radiology clients and software in 1995/6. IMS MAXIMS has developed and delivered web based, EPR since 2007. Whilst the acute hospital sector is at the heart of IMS MAXIMS, we work across community care and mental health. We can work with any customer from a small clinic to an Integrated Care System across multiple Trusts. IMS MAXIMS continues to grow through our partnerships and channels, our organic growth and by continually developing and releasing additional apps and functionality that our Irish and UK customers require. Senior Staff Thomas Anderson CEO Mr Anderson is best known for being the principal of the Empire Cinema Group. He also has a keen interest in both the IT and healthcare industries and this acquisition allows him to combine these. Mr Anderson said ‘IMS MAXIMS has proven software which enable clinicians in the UK and Ireland to deliver the best possible healthcare services to millions of patients.” Neill McAnaspie Chief Innovation Director Neill began his career with IMS MAXIMS in 1997 as a software engineer. Experienced in all facets of innovation, strategy, hands-on expertise in healthcare workflows, business analysis, solution design, product development product and domain design, user experience design and system architecture. Neill leads a high performing team of technology, product development and innovation specialists in developing and executing our high-impact innovation strategy. Neill’s passion is to foster an innovation culture that empowers all of our team to embrace innovative thinking, promotes the discovery and generation of new products, services and ideas. Neill is also a member of the elected techUK Health and Social Care Council that shape techUK’s Health and Social Care Programme and works with stakeholders and the wider industry in providing input on critical policy issues and transformation related to Health and Social Care. “We have a flexible and agile platform set that has been built over many years in a collaborative approach with our customers and listening to the needs of the wider market. We continue to invest in harnessing emerging digital technologies so that our platform helps reduce the burden on healthcare staff whilst also improving patient outcomes. We are proud to be recognised for our innovative work in the UK and Irish markets and continue to deliver innovative solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges experienced in healthcare today.” Jacinta Ni Suaird Chief Product and Delivery Officer Together with her team, Jacinta plays a central role in ensuring IMS MAXIMS products exactly fit the needs of each client. In her work, she draws on her many years of experience within the health sector, her detailed understanding of how IT can improve clinical processes, and her knowledge – gained from working closely with clinicians and healthcare organisations – of how solutions need to be designed to provide effective support for the tasks users face. With a background of healthcare ethics and law Jacinta has a keen interest in the ethical implications of using machine learning within healthcare applications. “What makes IMS MAXIMS stand out as a place to work and make a real difference in people’s lives is the excellent understanding here of the healthcare sector and what clinicians need. That helps me and my team deliver software that makes it easier for clinicians, nurses and other hospital staff to provide the best and safest care for patients in the most efficient way.” Terry Fossey Company Secretary Terry was one of the original founders of IMS MAXIMS in 1986 and has remained a central figure in the company’s development ever since. His early career was in telecoms, but he moved into computer design in the 1970s and then into management. Terry now provides support for many aspects of IMS MAXIMS operations, from pre-sales through to ongoing customer support, bringing expertise and years of experience to our ability to meet customers’ needs and ensure that we continue to put our customers at the forefront of everything we do. “IMS MAXIMS was founded on the basis that rapid access to accurate patient information is vital to providing good healthcare. In helping to start and grow the company, I have been able to pursue my goal of ensuring healthcare professionals are always provided with the information they require at the right time and in the right location, without needing to chase it up or worry it’s incomplete.” Brian Timmons Chief Financial Officer Brian has been with IMS MAXIMS for 10 years, serving as Finance Director. Brian’s background is in institutional investment – fund management and corporate finance - with two of the leading Irish financial institutions. Following that experience, as CFO, he led the financial strategy and fundraising initiatives for a number of start-up and early stage companies, which were variously floated on the London Stock Exchange or funded by significant Private Equity firms. “IMS comprises a highly experienced senior team, who lead a cohort of enthusiastic, creative, professionals, committed to creating and delivering the high quality solutions required to meet the overwhelming information challenges faced by the healthcare providers in the sector. Towards this end, the IMS team has built a comprehensive, totally integrated, modular technology platform - a core that is well placed to meet the challenges of any competitor, of any size, competing in the UK and Irish digital healthcare IT space – and ultimately further afield.” Michael Thick Chief Medical Officer Michael’s 35-plus years’ clinical and informatics experience has been built over a decorated career in the public sector. His achievements at a national level have been preceded by an established career within clinical practice. After qualifying as a doctor in 1976 from Cambridge University, he went on to become director of liver and renal transplantation at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, and served as chairman of the IM&T Strategy Committee for the city’s hospitals. As Chief Medical Officer at IMS MAXIMS, Michael leads our continued focus on clinical excellence while applying his valuable insight and experience into software design, product development and change programmes for healthcare providers. “ Our recent experience in the pandemic has reinforced our determination to deliver solutions which will ensure that timely and accurate data is available at the point of need. We must also use modern technologies to enable patients and their carers to detect adverse events before they occur. We must use clinical information to promote wellness, rather than wait for ill health to occur.” View fullsize Ultan McGrath Head of Finance Ultan first started working for IMS MAXIMS in 2012. Ultan is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accounts, and has over 25 years experience, working as a finance professional across many different sectors including electronic engineering & manufacturing, FMCG, utilities & hospitality. Ultan oversees all aspects of the company’s finance function, which includes accounting, financial planning and analysis, corporate strategy and stakeholder relations. Ultan values the importance of both internal and external relationships and is an adherent of the open-door policy at work. “It’s a pleasure to work with the team at IMS, facilitating the provision of customised and innovative healthcare solutions, making a positive impact on frontline healthcare, arming clinicians and healthcare professionals with the information required to serve and care.” Business Development Ian Johnson Business Development Manager (North) Ian joined IMS MAXIMS in 2014 after a number of years working within CSC, in particular as part of the team engaged on the NHS National Programme for IT. His early career was within the nuclear industry and he moved into IT in the early ’90s when enterprise-wide networks, email and office productivity tools were still in their infancy. Ian’s move to CSC shifted his focus away from delivery roles towards more account management and sales. Ian now leads the IMS business development and client management activities across the North of England, looking after long-standing IMS customers such as Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. “I’m not ashamed to say that I became involved in healthcare IT because I was inspired by the aims of NPfIT. Although the delivery of that programme fell short of expectations the simple underlying objective remains, that of helping healthcare staff to deliver better care and hence improve patient outcomes. I joined IMS MAXIMS in 2014, an agile, innovative and customer-focused organisation, to continue my ambition of making a difference to health through the use of technology.” Mark Hill Business Development Manager (South) Mark began his career in the NHS as an Operating Theatre Practitioner before moving to the Independent Healthcare sector. He transitioned from his clinical role to Materials and Purchasing Manager after being identified and participating in a career development program within the organisation. Mark became involved with the development of a new purchasing and materials management solution, including the development of the solution and the subsequent rollout. This was the start of his passion for IT and the opportunity to identify and develop solutions to deliver positive change Mark moved into Business Development holding various roles to Director level, building teams and businesses from the ground up. Mark has been involved in many projects often focused on reducing or eliminating paper from workflow. Often in a customer or patient-facing situation where maintaining focus and relationship is just as important to the final result as completing the task. Mark feels passionate about building solid, long-term relationships with his customers, and joined IMS MAXIMS in 2012 combining his experience of healthcare, technology and customer care. He looks after the IMS business development and client management across the South of England. Martyn Dadds Account Director Martyn has been delivering Information Technology services and solutions to health care over the past eighteen years predominately within the UK. He is passionate about the use of information technology as an enabler to deliver safer and effective care, improving both patient outcomes and efficient delivery of health care. Martyn is an experienced customer manager and provides am focus on ensuring that we deliver to expectations and ensuring customer satisfaction. This was built on a solid foundation based on experience gained during over 17 years working in the NHS in senior general management, information management and finance roles, with eight years of board-level involvement in a complex, fast-moving organisation. Martyn has extensive experience in Project/Programme of major IT projects, and proven expertise in high-level contract negotiation. Martyn is very commercially minded with extensive knowledge of NHS financing. He is an experienced product manager able to identify & develop market opportunities including business case & pricing development and evaluation. Martyn’s career has spanned multiple business functions; from finance roles in both multi-national private and public, general management including extensive clinical experience in formation of clinical directorates, clinical systems design and development, implementation and project management through to business development. This broad experience gives me a unique insight in helping healthcare providers to identify and benefits of their IT investments. Comfortable in dealing at all levels including strategic discussions at board level and with clinical and IM&T leaders he has an established and strong network with senior IM&T directors and thought leaders in the NHS. Janet Oatway Account Manager Jan worked as an NHS midwife for 15 years before moving into software development for maternity services. She has spent time working in a variety of software applications including Fertility, Stroke services, and more recently sexual health. Jan is passionate about putting patient safety first. Jan is currently working with existing IMS MAXIMS customers daily to support strategy, direction and to keep us aligned. ‘I feel very fortunate to be working for IMS MAXIMS as an Account Manager as they are well known within the industry to be a forward-thinking, innovative company which has never lost sight of the patient. IMS MAXIMS works closely with customers developing and adapting software to meet their clients ever-changing requirements.’ Other Key People Rick Benson Clinical Solutions Manager Rick joined IMS MAXIMS as a clinical specialist in 2016, he brings 14 years of experience as an NHS nurse including 7 years in ED. Following his NHS career, Rick has 18 years of experience in healthcare software, including clinical decision support software as well as electronic patient record. Rick has been the Clinical Solutions Manager since 2019 and heads up the clinical safety team within IMS MAXIMS responsible for ensuring our products and services are clinically safe and conform to the relevant clinical safety standards. Rick and the clinical team work directly with our customer’s clinical teams in deploying the suite of IMS MAXIMS’ clinical products and helping those clinical teams in defining requirements for new clinical products. “I love working for an organisation that values the talents I bring and shares the same purpose of improving patient care that I have had since starting my nursing career.” Pete Massingham Customer Experience Manager Pete joined IMS MAXIMS in 2015 and has over 20 years of experience in IT Service Management within the healthcare domain. Pete and his team strive to provide excellent customer service ensuring all Customers that contact us for support enjoy a positive experience. The team comprises our Application Support Team who provide 1st and 2nd line Application Support and our Service Delivery Management team who are responsible for the delivery of service and service level management for their allocated Customers. We place a huge emphasis on building strong customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and trust in our ability to deliver an excellent service. “I am proud to be working with a team of highly experienced individuals who are committed to providing the highest level of service to our Customers; maintaining strong customer relationships and improving our services to meet our Customers’ needs.” Simon Neve Head of Product Experience Simon joined IMS MAXIMS in 2014 and has over 15 years’ experience of within the healthcare domain. Simon began his career in Application Support, then moved into development, implementation, and then onto Product management and design. Simon leads the UI UX team, working alongside the product team to ensure all our products are feature rich, and easy to use. Human-Centred Design is at the heart of our approach. Working alongside our customers, we strive to understand the challenges that real people encounter and to find the simplest solutions to a complicated challenge. "With the focus in healthcare of transforming the patient record and clinical workflows into digital solutions, design and user experience is at the forefront of any product design. My team and I are passionate about delivering products that simplify workflows, are intuitive, and easy to use.” Jane Marchant Quality Manager Jane joined IMS MAXIMS in 2018, bringing almost 40 years of experience in the Healthcare Sector. Her career started in Pathology in the NHS and private sector before taking a shift, after having 2 children, into project, Product and quality management roles for a major LIMS supplier. Jane’s first ISO 9001 certification was achieved in 2001 and expanded to cover ISO 27001, ISO 20000 and ISO 13485 before joining IMS MAXIMS. She is responsible for all aspects of quality and regulatory compliance across the many standards applicable to the business aided by a team of internal auditors. “Quality is our heartbeat at IMS Maxims, and with many of our staff coming from healthcare settings, we understand how to put our customer and patient needs into the products that we deliver. We set high standards for all our activities to ensure our products help our customers deliver the best care with the best possible outcomes and I am delighted to be a part of that team.” Aklis Miah Programme Manager Aklis joined IMS MAXIMS in 2017 and has over 15 years working in the Health Care sector including the NHS. Aklis has worked in all aspects of the Project environment including business analysis, process mapping, training and implementation support. He is highly experienced in all aspects of Project and Programme Management across all levels and a specialist in the delivery of clinical EPR solutions. Aklis leads a team of Mobilisation Managers who are responsible for the safe delivery of the MAXIMS solution. The team consists of highly experienced Project Managers who deliver projects using a blended Prince 2 Agile Methodology to ensure that projects are delivered in a safe and timely manner with formal governance. “I am a real advocate of IT being an enabler for enhancing the clinical experience for both the end users and the patients due to my own personal experiences of being an end user with my two very special children. I am proud to be working for an organisation that is always looking at innovative ways to improve healthcare with IT.” Careers .NET Developer Read More → IT Systems Manager Read More → JavaScript UI Web Applications Engineer Read More → VIEW ALL VACANCIES Sign up to our newsletter for our latest news and updates. 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