Job summary
The Solutions Developer function is to be responsible for the technical design, technical documentation, software development, implementation, maintenance, technical support and problem resolution for all in-house developments and maintenance of integration and interoperability services at PAHT.
This role requires an exceptionally high level of technical expertise. The post holder is expected to have the skill to routinely analyse and solve highly complex technical problems without the need to call upon others for advice, whilst providing technical guidance and sharing knowledge with other in-house software developers.
The post holder must be capable of taking the lead in developing software components for a variety of applications and ensuring they are rigorously built and tested in accordance with software industry best practice standards.
The post holder will ensure that new or replacement systems properly integrate with other Trust and/or partner systems and the service is maintained and supported appropriately.
Main duties of the job
- Estimate the resource, time and skills required to complete development tasks.
- Record required and completed effort against assigned tasks daily using a suitable Application Lifecycle Development Tool to track progress.
- Collaborate with other team members to complete work tasks identified during a development phase.
- Develop suitable test plans and supporting test data to prove the correct operation of code during unit testing.
- Assist with the maintenance of existing systems e.g., integration engine, when required.
- Keep business and technical skills up to date by attending training courses and seminars.
- Resolve problems/faults to the satisfaction of the Design and Development Manager.
- Prepare well-written technical documentation to ensure software applications are well understood and maintainable.
- The post holder must be able to demonstrate excellent keyboard skills, mouse, or other skills to enable them to develop software using an integrated development environment
About us
Our Organisation
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.
We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
Our Values
The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:
Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts
Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both
Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification. This is available to download at anytime.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification. This is available to download at anytime.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Software Development or equivalent qualifications, knowledge, or experience.
- Foundation qualification in an agile development methodology (for example the BCS Foundation Agile) or equivalent knowledge or experience.
Desirable
- Advanced qualification in an agile development methodology (for example the Professional Scrum master qualification) or equivalent knowledge or experience.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of software development in a formal development environment
- Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self-study and professional courses.
- Ability and judgement to lead software development projects according to well defined industry good practice
Desirable
- Experience developing software for Clinical Information or Healthcare systems.
- Industry standard programming and development tools including web platform experience.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge in advanced principles of object-oriented design
- Able to establish good working relationships with people at all levels.
Desirable
- Understands the Data Protection Act and its implications for the holding of patient information and NHS Information flows / services.
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Software Development or equivalent qualifications, knowledge, or experience.
- Foundation qualification in an agile development methodology (for example the BCS Foundation Agile) or equivalent knowledge or experience.
Desirable
- Advanced qualification in an agile development methodology (for example the Professional Scrum master qualification) or equivalent knowledge or experience.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of software development in a formal development environment
- Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self-study and professional courses.
- Ability and judgement to lead software development projects according to well defined industry good practice
Desirable
- Experience developing software for Clinical Information or Healthcare systems.
- Industry standard programming and development tools including web platform experience.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge in advanced principles of object-oriented design
- Able to establish good working relationships with people at all levels.
Desirable
- Understands the Data Protection Act and its implications for the holding of patient information and NHS Information flows / services.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Software Development or equivalent qualifications, knowledge, or experience.
- Foundation qualification in an agile development methodology (for example the BCS Foundation Agile) or equivalent knowledge or experience.
Desirable
- Advanced qualification in an agile development methodology (for example the Professional Scrum master qualification) or equivalent knowledge or experience.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of software development in a formal development environment
- Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self-study and professional courses.
- Ability and judgement to lead software development projects according to well defined industry good practice
Desirable
- Experience developing software for Clinical Information or Healthcare systems.
- Industry standard programming and development tools including web platform experience.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge in advanced principles of object-oriented design
- Able to establish good working relationships with people at all levels.
Desirable
- Understands the Data Protection Act and its implications for the holding of patient information and NHS Information flows / services.
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Software Development or equivalent qualifications, knowledge, or experience.
- Foundation qualification in an agile development methodology (for example the BCS Foundation Agile) or equivalent knowledge or experience.
Desirable
- Advanced qualification in an agile development methodology (for example the Professional Scrum master qualification) or equivalent knowledge or experience.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of software development in a formal development environment
- Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self-study and professional courses.
- Ability and judgement to lead software development projects according to well defined industry good practice
Desirable
- Experience developing software for Clinical Information or Healthcare systems.
- Industry standard programming and development tools including web platform experience.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge in advanced principles of object-oriented design
- Able to establish good working relationships with people at all levels.
Desirable
- Understands the Data Protection Act and its implications for the holding of patient information and NHS Information flows / services.
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.
