Senior Systems Developer

Job summary

We are looking for a talented software developer to join our established team with an excellent track record in clinical and research application development. You will be enthusiastic about software in a healthcare setting and be motivated by the idea of developing intuitive applications that make a real difference to patient experience and clinical care. You will pride yourself on building high quality software to exacting standards to ensure patient safety as a priority. You can expect to work within a friendly and supportive team, combining the use of low-code toolsets, professional development, and NHS and regulatory standards, to deliver software of wide-ranging clinical utility and benefit. This is an excellent opportunity for a flexible individual with a background in software development to join a high-performing team at a world-class organisation.

Main duties of the job

• The Trust has an ambitious digital strategy based on new technology to transform cancer care, staff experience, and the way in which patients and families experience our services.
• The programme to deliver this strategy involves developing applications in support of pioneering clinical work and research studies. Included in this is the adoption of new low-code development toolsets to deliver functionality and business benefits more efficiently. At the other end of the software development spectrum, it includes embracing appropriate AI to develop software that may act as medical devices.
• The postholder will be a core member of the Application Development Team, responsible for developingkey new IT solutions in the strategic programme, with a range that covers full stack development.
• The postholder will work closely with wider members of the RM Digital Services Team, especially on complex projects requiring a mix of technical skills across the overall solution design and build.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.