Job summary
The IT department is responsible for delivering information technology to The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (DGFT). In addition, IT is responsible for delivering revenue generating IT services to other NHS organisations and private enterprises involved in the delivery of healthcare.
The post holder will have experience in software development, excellent organisational skills, and knowledge of software system design, governance, and robust quality management systems. A background in healthcare information technology is important, but not essential.
Main duties of the job
The Application Developer will be an IT professional contributing to enterprise system development and integration. The post-holder will join the IT development team, and work closely with IT senior leadership, the digital portfolio team, the infrastructure team, and programme leadership to deliver safe and effective systems at DGFT. They will:
- Work through the entire software development lifecycle, which includes requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Contribute to and support new front- and back-end software solutions across multiple platforms (including desktop, web, and mobile) to provide Trust staff with appropriate, accessible, and timely information.
- Maintain and support existing and legacy software solutions and platforms.
- Support clinical teams in developing the Trust electronic patient record (EPR), including standard supplier provisions and Trust bespoke configurations.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- IT or software development qualification (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Degree level qualification
- Project management and business analysis qualifications
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Understanding of the system development life cycle (SDLC)
- Knowledge of general programming syntax, logic, and patterns
- Knowledge of HTML
Desirable
- Knowledge of SharePoint
- Knowledge of SQL (T-SQL and PL/SQL)
- Knowledge of C# and .NET
- Knowledge of JavaScript
- Knowledge of Medical Logic Modules (MLMs)
- Demonstrable application lifecycle management (ALM) and defect management expertise
- Knowledge and experience of system integration engines such as Lyniate Rhapsody
Experience
Essential
- Experience of designing, developing, and supporting software
- Experience of technical workflows and processes
Desirable
- Experience of working with a complicated integrated system infrastructure
- Experience working with a variety of health IT systems
- Experience in electronic patient record (EPR) or clinical systems implementation
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Good team worker also able to work alone and supervise others where necessary
- Good written and oral communication skills with all grades of professionals
- Ability to mix with existing staff
- Stakeholder management skills
- Planning and organisational skills
Desirable
- Writing and maintaining standard operating procedures
- Report writing
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Good problem-solving ability
- Experience in applying route cause analysis techniques to problem solving
Desirable
- Experience of providing and receiving highly complex, highly sensitive and highly contentious written or verbal information
- Experience delivering written and verbal communication to colleagues to secure successful outcomes
Planning & Organisational Skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Acute Trust with senior managers and clinicians
- Experience of working with clinical staff at all levels
- Experience of project management
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- IT or software development qualification (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Degree level qualification
- Project management and business analysis qualifications
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Understanding of the system development life cycle (SDLC)
- Knowledge of general programming syntax, logic, and patterns
- Knowledge of HTML
Desirable
- Knowledge of SharePoint
- Knowledge of SQL (T-SQL and PL/SQL)
- Knowledge of C# and .NET
- Knowledge of JavaScript
- Knowledge of Medical Logic Modules (MLMs)
- Demonstrable application lifecycle management (ALM) and defect management expertise
- Knowledge and experience of system integration engines such as Lyniate Rhapsody
Experience
Essential
- Experience of designing, developing, and supporting software
- Experience of technical workflows and processes
Desirable
- Experience of working with a complicated integrated system infrastructure
- Experience working with a variety of health IT systems
- Experience in electronic patient record (EPR) or clinical systems implementation
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Good team worker also able to work alone and supervise others where necessary
- Good written and oral communication skills with all grades of professionals
- Ability to mix with existing staff
- Stakeholder management skills
- Planning and organisational skills
Desirable
- Writing and maintaining standard operating procedures
- Report writing
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Good problem-solving ability
- Experience in applying route cause analysis techniques to problem solving
Desirable
- Experience of providing and receiving highly complex, highly sensitive and highly contentious written or verbal information
- Experience delivering written and verbal communication to colleagues to secure successful outcomes
Planning & Organisational Skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Acute Trust with senior managers and clinicians
- Experience of working with clinical staff at all levels
- Experience of project management
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued
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).
