Junior Information Developer - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Junior Information Systems Developer post is part of the Development Team at the core of the Information Systems Department within the Trust and its community. The role involves working with and developing and support data driven, web and service-related information systems to support the Trust in its day-to-day activities.

Main duties of the job

The primary role of the junior developer will focus on application improvements and to support the smooth operation of the exiting in-house products. You will provide input into the preparation of a high-level designs and work alongside an experienced developer to develop and deliver major functionality or new systems. You will be expected to work independently and creatively on standard and general system changes. You will engage directly with the clinical or administration team to help deliver the improvements. You will be required to demonstrate any new change and discuss possible improvements or required changes with the owner of the change.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

27 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6635298

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in computer related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Proof of continuous development

Experience

Essential

  • Structured Development Language and Object-Oriented Programming
  • MSSQL or other SQL languages

Desirable

  • .NET Technologies (ASP and or C#)
  • XML, and JSON data structures

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding of whole systems approaches, (able to see the big picture)
  • Understanding of security vulnerabilities within web and database related application
  • Use of IT systems (e.g. Office 365) - standard keyboard skills

Key Skills

Essential

  • Analytical ability & problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clinicians and other health professionals on complex information issues
  • Able to present information and systems to a non-technical audience
  • Willing to challenge existing practice
  • Ability to work alone and without direction
  • Effective team worker
  • Time management skills and reliability in consistently delivering against project deadlines
  • Self-starter and highly motivated - Able to identify and prioritise, time sensitive workload and projects
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and innovation
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in computer related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Proof of continuous development

Experience

Essential

  • Structured Development Language and Object-Oriented Programming
  • MSSQL or other SQL languages

Desirable

  • .NET Technologies (ASP and or C#)
  • XML, and JSON data structures

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding of whole systems approaches, (able to see the big picture)
  • Understanding of security vulnerabilities within web and database related application
  • Use of IT systems (e.g. Office 365) - standard keyboard skills

Key Skills

Essential

  • Analytical ability & problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clinicians and other health professionals on complex information issues
  • Able to present information and systems to a non-technical audience
  • Willing to challenge existing practice
  • Ability to work alone and without direction
  • Effective team worker
  • Time management skills and reliability in consistently delivering against project deadlines
  • Self-starter and highly motivated - Able to identify and prioritise, time sensitive workload and projects
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and innovation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Information Manager

Paul Hunter

Paul.Hunter7@nhs.net

Date posted

27 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6635298

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


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