Job summary
We are looking for an Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems Developer to join our Development Team. The role would be perfectly suited for a recent Computer Science graduate looking for experience within the field of systems development. We would also consider applicants educated to degree level in adjacent fields possessing programming knowledge; either academic or professional.
This role provides a great opportunity to get hands-on experience building forms, dashboards and reports for the users of the clinical systems used within Oxford Health, as well as learn how to configure and manage clinical systems.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will be working on both individual work packages as well as group projects; working with both clinical and technical experts to both design and implement solutions in clinical systems.
The key responsibilities of the EHR Systems Developer working as part of the Development Team are:
- Develop forms, dashboards, reports and other functionality within clinical systems
- Carry out system configuration tasks
- Assist the identification of broad issues, best practice, and opportunities for further exploitation of the available technology
- Keeping design and best practise documentation up-to-date
- Work closely with the EHR Testing team to ensure the quality of the developed functionality
- Liaise closely with the Transformation Team and provide technical advice
- Liaise closely with the Clinical Applications Support Team to resolve issues raised by the end users quickly
- Liaise with the supplier Service Desk and service management teams to ensure Oxford Health achieve issue resolution in a timely manner
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training on in-house systems will be provided but we would desire applicants to be familiar with XML and SQL.
Experience with front end development and development of Electronic Health Records systems is desirable, but not essential.
Written and spoken communication skills are vital for this role as you will be regularly required to interpret requirements and explain issues/solutions to a colleagues with a wide variety of technical knowledge.
- All new starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process, aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values safe, caring and excellent.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification document for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training on in-house systems will be provided but we would desire applicants to be familiar with XML and SQL.
Experience with front end development and development of Electronic Health Records systems is desirable, but not essential.
Written and spoken communication skills are vital for this role as you will be regularly required to interpret requirements and explain issues/solutions to a colleagues with a wide variety of technical knowledge.
- All new starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process, aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values safe, caring and excellent.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification document for further details.
Person Specification
Technical Expertise/ Competence
Essential
- Experience with programming languages; educational or professional
- Experience working with MS Office Suite
- Working knowledge of structured query language (SQL)
- Working knowledge of XML
Desirable
- Familiar with source control system (e.g. Github)
Qualifications/ professional registration and training
Essential
- Computer science qualification (e.g. course, Univesity degree, currently a University student) or equivalent professional experience
Desirable
- Educated to Honours Degree level or equivalent professional qualification
People Skills
Essential
- Communicate often complex, technical issues to non-technical users with clarity; verbally, at a distance, and in writing.
- Listen and interpret problems & solutions from both technical and non-technical user and demonstrate that understanding with them.
Motivation, commitment and values
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously, maintaining own motivation
- Ability to work as part of a team making a positive contribution to the activities of the Service
- Personal attributes to include flexibility, enthusiasm resourcefulness and resilience
Person Specification
Technical Expertise/ Competence
Essential
- Experience with programming languages; educational or professional
- Experience working with MS Office Suite
- Working knowledge of structured query language (SQL)
- Working knowledge of XML
Desirable
- Familiar with source control system (e.g. Github)
Qualifications/ professional registration and training
Essential
- Computer science qualification (e.g. course, Univesity degree, currently a University student) or equivalent professional experience
Desirable
- Educated to Honours Degree level or equivalent professional qualification
People Skills
Essential
- Communicate often complex, technical issues to non-technical users with clarity; verbally, at a distance, and in writing.
- Listen and interpret problems & solutions from both technical and non-technical user and demonstrate that understanding with them.
Motivation, commitment and values
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously, maintaining own motivation
- Ability to work as part of a team making a positive contribution to the activities of the Service
- Personal attributes to include flexibility, enthusiasm resourcefulness and resilience
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).
