Job summary
Are you looking to work in an environment where you can make a real difference?
Are you a talented Analyst Programmer with at least 24 months experience in an Oracle development?
We are looking for an Analyst Programmer to join our in house Development team. We develop vital systems that are used by our clinical teams to support the delivery of safe and effective care. With numerous clinically focused projects already delivered and many more planned, this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team to develop high quality software.
Candidates will be qualified to degree level or have extensive relevant experience. Demonstrable proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL along with Oracle Forms or oracle Apex are also essential.
Candidates must be able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, be team orientated and willing to be flexible and eager to take on new challenges.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Main duties of the job
Along with your colleagues in the Development Team you will be working in an Oracle development environment, with an emphasis on quality and excellence.
The role will encompass all aspects of the development life cycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance of our core electronic patient record and interfaces to other key systems.
Current projects include digitisation of clinical documentation, outpatient transformation and interoperability with the Yorkshire and Humber Care Record.
Previous applicants need not apply.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent level or relevant experience, with specialist knowledge within relevant field
- Competent to level of Oracle Certified Professional
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Educated to post graduate level
- Passed Oracle Certified Professional
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- At least two years experience as an Analyst Programmer working in an Oracle Environment
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of all aspects of the Software Development Cycle.
- Proficient in a range of languages including SQL, PL/SQL
- Demonstrable knowledge of system monitoring and performance tools
- Proven level of competency in a range of advanced software development tools which must include either Oracle Forms or Oracle APEX
Desirable
- Knowledge/understanding of Information Systems as applied to Healthcare
- Experience in other software development tools including OBIEE, SQL Developer, Oracle Reports, SQL Plus, TOAD
- Experience of software development using other languages or environments e.g. Java, J2EE
- Experience of HTML, Javascript, CSS, XML
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- High level of verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrable ability, initiative and adaptability to learn new languages to meet the needs of an evolving environment.
- An ability to disseminate often complex and conflicting information to peers, users and managers both written and verbal
- Presentation skills and the ability to undertake presentations to small groups
- Ability to proactively, logically and systematically analyse potential care record service issues.
- Proficient in writing and documentation skills
- Ability to work on own initiative, to prioritise and plan workload
- Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to manage/handle conflict
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking presentations to small groups
- Knowledge of ITIL Service Management
- Experience of managing own priorities and demonstrating the ability to use own initiative.
Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working within a team and being a proactive member
- Experience of developing colleagues and peers through skills/knowledge transfer
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent level or relevant experience, with specialist knowledge within relevant field
- Competent to level of Oracle Certified Professional
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Educated to post graduate level
- Passed Oracle Certified Professional
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- At least two years experience as an Analyst Programmer working in an Oracle Environment
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of all aspects of the Software Development Cycle.
- Proficient in a range of languages including SQL, PL/SQL
- Demonstrable knowledge of system monitoring and performance tools
- Proven level of competency in a range of advanced software development tools which must include either Oracle Forms or Oracle APEX
Desirable
- Knowledge/understanding of Information Systems as applied to Healthcare
- Experience in other software development tools including OBIEE, SQL Developer, Oracle Reports, SQL Plus, TOAD
- Experience of software development using other languages or environments e.g. Java, J2EE
- Experience of HTML, Javascript, CSS, XML
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- High level of verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrable ability, initiative and adaptability to learn new languages to meet the needs of an evolving environment.
- An ability to disseminate often complex and conflicting information to peers, users and managers both written and verbal
- Presentation skills and the ability to undertake presentations to small groups
- Ability to proactively, logically and systematically analyse potential care record service issues.
- Proficient in writing and documentation skills
- Ability to work on own initiative, to prioritise and plan workload
- Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to manage/handle conflict
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking presentations to small groups
- Knowledge of ITIL Service Management
- Experience of managing own priorities and demonstrating the ability to use own initiative.
Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working within a team and being a proactive member
- Experience of developing colleagues and peers through skills/knowledge transfer
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.
