Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and experienced individual to take on the management of the award-winning Software Development Team within the Digital & Innovation Services (D&I) department of University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP).
UHP has a long and successful history of developing major, bespoke, and highly complex clinical and business software which are uniquely aligned to the needs of the Trust in support of patient care and organisational improvements.
The role of Software Development Team Manager forms part of the development arm of the department (Enterprise Solutions Architect, Solutions Architects, Integration, Testing & QA), and key organisational stakeholders to understand, design, develop and implement effective, safe and relevant Trust-wide electronic patient record and care software through management and leadership of the Software Development Teams. They achieve this through excellent leadership and management of a team of 8 staff, developing an in-depth knowledge not only of IM&T systems but of patient pathways and clinical need, always being mindful of regional and national strategy.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
This role requires extensive experience in the technical skills and frameworks of enterprise-class software development whilst also having strong team management, leadership, and people skills where you will:
- Co-ordinate the team to develop, deploy and support fantastic bespoke business and clinical software solutions.
- Act as a subject matter expert on the digital development methods and tools used by the team.
- Provide expert advice and direction on development, database systems and systems analysis to other members of the department.
You'll need extensive knowledge and experience of the full software development lifecycle, the design, development, management and maintenance of information systems and a wealth of experience in C#, .NET Framework, JavaScript frameworks and associated technologies and methodologies.
You will need to be an excellent communicator, leader and motivator, with high standards that you inspire in others. You will take accountability for your team's work and be comfortable making changes and leading them in new directions as necessary.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full Job Description attached for a detailed list of responsibilities team structure and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full Job Description attached for a detailed list of responsibilities team structure and person specification.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of the design, development, management, and maintenance of information systems.
- Significant demonstrable experience of managing development teams using AGILE methodologies (SCRUM, Kanban), sprints, retrospectives, and backlog management.
- Track record of excellent staff management & leadership.
- Proven resource management experience.
- Advanced proven knowledge or substantial experience in development technologies
Desirable
- Proven knowledge and understanding of FHIR.
- Demonstrable experience of using Ionic Framework to develop mobile applications.
- Proven knowledge and experience of working with OpenEHR.
- Demonstrable experience integrating with 3rd party suppliers and EPR systems.
- Awareness of integration technology (HL7 and InterSystems).
- Proven knowledge of ITIL v3+
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MSc in Computer Science (or related discipline) or significant equivalent demonstrable experience within a commercial or healthcare software development environment.
- Proven evidence of continued professional development to maintain relevant knowledge of emerging software development frameworks, trends, and technologies.
- Supervisor/ Management/ Leadership Qualification or work-based experience & knowledge.
Desirable
- SCRUM / Agile certification
- ITIL Foundation
- PRINCE2
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Lead the team, accepting responsibility for achievement of business objectives and creating a shared sense of ownership for service delivery.
- Create a positive learning environment, developing training programmes to support team and individual development.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, written and interpersonal to communicate effectively
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of the design, development, management, and maintenance of information systems.
- Significant demonstrable experience of managing development teams using AGILE methodologies (SCRUM, Kanban), sprints, retrospectives, and backlog management.
- Track record of excellent staff management & leadership.
- Proven resource management experience.
- Advanced proven knowledge or substantial experience in development technologies
Desirable
- Proven knowledge and understanding of FHIR.
- Demonstrable experience of using Ionic Framework to develop mobile applications.
- Proven knowledge and experience of working with OpenEHR.
- Demonstrable experience integrating with 3rd party suppliers and EPR systems.
- Awareness of integration technology (HL7 and InterSystems).
- Proven knowledge of ITIL v3+
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MSc in Computer Science (or related discipline) or significant equivalent demonstrable experience within a commercial or healthcare software development environment.
- Proven evidence of continued professional development to maintain relevant knowledge of emerging software development frameworks, trends, and technologies.
- Supervisor/ Management/ Leadership Qualification or work-based experience & knowledge.
Desirable
- SCRUM / Agile certification
- ITIL Foundation
- PRINCE2
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Lead the team, accepting responsibility for achievement of business objectives and creating a shared sense of ownership for service delivery.
- Create a positive learning environment, developing training programmes to support team and individual development.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, written and interpersonal to communicate effectively
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.
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.
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).
