Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Digital Applications Developer

The closing date is 28 April 2026

Job summary

The Senior Digital Applications Developer is a key senior member of theDigital Data & Technology (DDaT) team, adding value for our patientsthrough improving and developing digital services across the Trust andwider health and care system.A central role in maintaining and developing and electronic patient recordsolution and enabling infrastructure to the Trust. The postholder will provideintensive advice to high-level line managers, contribute to the overall DigitalApplications strategy and lead other junior developers. They will haveexperience of programme management.Digital Applications including EPR provide clinicians with access to all theinformation they need about patients; with an integrated suite of softwareproviding an integrated record of care, supporting them to deliver safe, highquality care every time. It is critical to and underpins meeting national,regional and local strategic policies. It supports provision of modern, safeand effective care, and supports meeting the national 'paper-free at thepoint of care' policy.Ensure their team is an effective component of the Trust's Digital Data &Technology (DDaT) target operating model, working alongside others,delivering continuous overall improvement.Work closely with other digital development colleagues, bringing togetherpreviously separate teams to deliver within the overall Trust's vision.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with clinical teams to ensure alignment of priorities to achieve the overall development plan and support staff to develop and improve the EPR for all clinical services across the Trust. Improving patient safety, quality of care and patient experience is an explicit priority rather than an assumption and needs to underpin all elements of the implementation and beyond.oEnsure appropriate planning and support is in place to enable successful service transition, driving operational change and removing unwarranted variation.oLead the ongoing cycle of digital applications process improvement, continually identifying areas of opportunity for development and work with appropriate teams to implement system improvement.oWork closely with senior clinical teams to ensure alignment of goals and priorities to achieve successful implementation of digital applications, working as a liaison between clinical and operational services and DDaT and the system suppliers.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Details

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

193-7908219CORB8b-SDAD

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work with clinical teams to ensure alignment of priorities to achieve the overall development plan and support staff to develop and improve the EPR for all clinical services across the Trust. Improving patient safety, quality of care and patient experience is an explicit priority rather than an assumption and needs to underpin all elements of the implementation and beyond.Ensure appropriate planning and support is in place to enable successful service transition, driving operational change and removing unwarranted variation.Lead the ongoing cycle of digital applications process improvement, continually identifying areas of opportunity for development and work with appropriate teams to implement system improvement.Work closely with senior clinical teams to ensure alignment of goals and priorities to achieve successful implementation of digital applications, working as a liaison between clinical and operational services and DDaT and the system suppliers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work with clinical teams to ensure alignment of priorities to achieve the overall development plan and support staff to develop and improve the EPR for all clinical services across the Trust. Improving patient safety, quality of care and patient experience is an explicit priority rather than an assumption and needs to underpin all elements of the implementation and beyond.Ensure appropriate planning and support is in place to enable successful service transition, driving operational change and removing unwarranted variation.Lead the ongoing cycle of digital applications process improvement, continually identifying areas of opportunity for development and work with appropriate teams to implement system improvement.Work closely with senior clinical teams to ensure alignment of goals and priorities to achieve successful implementation of digital applications, working as a liaison between clinical and operational services and DDaT and the system suppliers.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Able to coach and lead teams in Agile and Lean processes
  • 5+ years of developing in Cerner EPR

Desirable

  • Experience in delivering Commercial IT Solutions to a mixed Client base
  • Practitioner level understanding of PRINCE2 methodology and control documentation or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Leading a team
  • Implementing cultural change

Desirable

  • Developing multiple different systems
  • O365 development
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Able to coach and lead teams in Agile and Lean processes
  • 5+ years of developing in Cerner EPR

Desirable

  • Experience in delivering Commercial IT Solutions to a mixed Client base
  • Practitioner level understanding of PRINCE2 methodology and control documentation or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Leading a team
  • Implementing cultural change

Desirable

  • Developing multiple different systems
  • O365 development

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Digital Development

Jennifer Richardson

jennifer.richardson@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

01183226633

Details

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

193-7908219CORB8b-SDAD

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


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