Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, passionate and highly motivated Software Developer to join our Software Development Team. The role is vital in supporting the continued maintenance and future development of both clinical and business systems to meet the organisations digital transformation, strategic, and tactical objectives.
This role is also required to help support and embed Solventum Voice Recognition and Digital Dictation System into our in-house Patient Portal System (SeeEHR). Successful candidates will also be expected to support the Senior Software Developer and Software Development Team Manager with the management of the areas identified above in relation to all D&I projects undertaken within the Plymouth and Devon Healthcare community.
The role is specialised in nature and the post holder is expected to be knowledgeable and skilled in Information Systems Design and Development. The ideal applicant should have the ability to work unsupervised with a willingness to learn new technologies, and existing system functionality in a short time frame. The applicant must also have excellent working proven knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C# , Angular and / or other similar frameworks.
Main duties of the job
- To advise and support the team with the delivery of clinical and business systems and automated process workflow to support operational activities of University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
- To develop new and existing information systems in line with the team's agreed coding standards to assure production of a quality product that meets the DSB0129 Clinical Risk Management standard.
- Keep abreast of new technologies and frameworks by undertaking research and development that can be shared with colleagues and the Software Development Manager to improve performance and quality of development activities and contribute to future business plans for the D&I department.
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
- Document code consistently throughout the development process.
- To acquire and maintain a knowledge of the database structures within the systems developed by the in-house teams.
- Once experienced within the team, there is an expectation to assist and support the coordination of the work of new staff, providing training in the tools and methodologies used within the team and the wider D&I department.
- To support the integration and maintenance of the Solventum product into our in-house system (SeeEHR).
- To produce reports and technical schematics as Directed by the Software Development Manager as required.
- To undertake other duties as designated by the Software Development Team Manager and the Senior Software Developer.
- The post holder will have to communicate complex information relating to D&I software or complex and specialist clinical systems to staff of varying levels of ability as well as liaise with third party suppliers and organisations on complicated technical matters.
- The post holder will also need to interpret end user requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria and mock ups and translate these into working software functions, modules, and applications.
- Participation in weekly SCRUM meetings is expected, requiring that the post holder can update colleagues on their work in a concise and clear manner whilst listening to and supporting their peers in doing the same.
- Maintaining good relationships with end users is essential to the Agile methodology which the team have adopted despite sometimes needing difficult conversations where stakeholder expectations are unable to be met.
- The post holder will also work with sensitive, sometimes patient identifiable, data whilst developing or supporting information systems.
- The post holder will be expected to undertake on-going personal training and development to support relevant skills and experience in evolving software development frameworks and technologies.
- Upgrades and maintenance sometimes require working outside of normal working hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Document code consistently throughout the development process.
- To acquire and maintain a knowledge of the database structures within the systems developed by the in-house teams.
- Once experienced within the team, there is an expectation to assist and support the coordination of the work of new staff, providing training in the tools and methodologies used within the team and the wider D&I department.
- To support the integration and maintenance of the Solventum product into our in-house system (SeeEHR).
- To produce reports and technical schematics as Directed by the Software Development Manager as required.
- To undertake other duties as designated by the Software Development Team Manager and the Senior Software Developer.
- The post holder will have to communicate complex information relating to D&I software or complex and specialist clinical systems to staff of varying levels of ability as well as liaise with third party suppliers and organisations on complicated technical matters.
- The post holder will also need to interpret end user requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria and mock ups and translate these into working software functions, modules, and applications.
- Participation in weekly SCRUM meetings is expected, requiring that the post holder can update colleagues on their work in a concise and clear manner whilst listening to and supporting their peers in doing the same.
- Maintaining good relationships with end users is essential to the Agile methodology which the team have adopted despite sometimes needing difficult conversations where stakeholder expectations are unable to be met.
- The post holder will also work with sensitive, sometimes patient identifiable, data whilst developing or supporting information systems.
- The post holder will be expected to undertake on-going personal training and development to support relevant skills and experience in evolving software development frameworks and technologies.
- Upgrades and maintenance sometimes require working outside of normal working hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in Computer Science/Software development or relevant experience equivalent to 2 years working in a software development team or environment with demonstrable outputs (e.g. example apps or source code).
Desirable
- Proven Evidence of ongoing personal development and interest in the field of software development.
Disposition / Attitude / Motivation
Essential
- Attention to detail, accurate and a strong quality first approach.
- Ability to work both in a team and independently.
- Ability to cope with a large workload and to prioritise activities according to deadlines.
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong engineering skills including Object Orientated design techniques.
- A good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle.
- Proven Knowledge, demonstrable experience and understanding of frontend and backend computing infrastructure such as Windows Server and SQL Server.
Desirable
- Proven Knowledge of Mobile development/hybrid apps/Progressive Web Apps.
- Proven Knowledge of cloud-based technologies such as Azure
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Analytical and problem-solving skills on highly complex systems, datasets and code.
- Ability to work independently, taking responsibility for delivery of work within agreed timescales.
- Ability to advise users on application design and content.
- Ability to concentrate for frequent and/or extended periods.
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
- Good presentational skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in Computer Science/Software development or relevant experience equivalent to 2 years working in a software development team or environment with demonstrable outputs (e.g. example apps or source code).
Desirable
- Proven Evidence of ongoing personal development and interest in the field of software development.
Disposition / Attitude / Motivation
Essential
- Attention to detail, accurate and a strong quality first approach.
- Ability to work both in a team and independently.
- Ability to cope with a large workload and to prioritise activities according to deadlines.
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong engineering skills including Object Orientated design techniques.
- A good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle.
- Proven Knowledge, demonstrable experience and understanding of frontend and backend computing infrastructure such as Windows Server and SQL Server.
Desirable
- Proven Knowledge of Mobile development/hybrid apps/Progressive Web Apps.
- Proven Knowledge of cloud-based technologies such as Azure
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Analytical and problem-solving skills on highly complex systems, datasets and code.
- Ability to work independently, taking responsibility for delivery of work within agreed timescales.
- Ability to advise users on application design and content.
- Ability to concentrate for frequent and/or extended periods.
Desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
- Good presentational skills.
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).
