Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Analyst Programmer to join the Digital and Health Informatics Directorate at Cardiff and Vale UHB working in the Integration Team who are responsible for the full range of hardware and software systems. These roles will be part of the Digital Service Transformation team, where the focus is on software development, integration and interoperability.
Ideally suited to an experienced developer looking to join early days on a large-scale transformation project, gaining real-world experience in a changing and challenging environment.
In particular, we are looking for candidates with skills and/or interest in any of the following areas:
- Oracle Database and PL/SQL
- Microsoft .NET C#
- React and/or JavaScript
- Support the planning, design, articulation, and development of automated workflows
- Passionate about digital transformation and the development of automation solutions
The role will be hybrid working which is a mixture of home and attending in-person, usually at our base in Woodland House.
Main duties of the job
- To analyse clinical service requests, and develop solutions to these requirements, either through system/screen developments, or database tools/solutions.
- To work with clinicians and managers to identify their clinical record needs and to analyse and provide expert advice to support them in the delivery of an electronic health record to their clinical service.
- To participate in the regular and routine reporting for internal and external requirement, within deadlines and to the department standard.
- To support regular research work undertaken by the department as required.
- To undertake and complete complex database queries in line with the department's policy and procedure, and to ensure exceptions and problems are escalated where appropriate
- To support the provision of training and support to Managers and Clinicians in the use of the systems and reporting tools.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
English
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in an I.T. related subject
English
Essential
- IT experience, managing all aspects of the systems development life-cycle.
- Management within a large complex organisation, of in-house software or API development Systems with responsibility for day to day management of staff involved in systems design, build and testing.
- Analysis and logical design of systems specifications and their associated data structures using formal methods.
- Lead in physical design and development of a wide variety of small stand-alone and large multi-user systems using client server and web based methodologies.
- management of projects using agile methods.
- Formal analysis and logical design methodologies
- Systems /API development preferably in .NET and HL7
- Provide support to staff regarding IT development issues.
- Ability to research and evaluate new and emerging information technologies, and issues associated with deployment within the NHS.
- High level of inter personal skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work as part of a team, or in isolation and to challenging deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience of NHS systems development, specifically patient centric systems used for Patient and Clinical management
- Aided in the research and development of a large unique information management system, preferably within an NHS environment.
- Database Administration - Oracle, SQL Server, No-SQL
- Knowledge of Spark and Hadoop
- design using Oracle Designer and IBM Rational Rose.
- Knowledge of multi-user operating systems e.g. UNIX, Windows, Linux
Person Specification
English
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in an I.T. related subject
English
Essential
- IT experience, managing all aspects of the systems development life-cycle.
- Management within a large complex organisation, of in-house software or API development Systems with responsibility for day to day management of staff involved in systems design, build and testing.
- Analysis and logical design of systems specifications and their associated data structures using formal methods.
- Lead in physical design and development of a wide variety of small stand-alone and large multi-user systems using client server and web based methodologies.
- management of projects using agile methods.
- Formal analysis and logical design methodologies
- Systems /API development preferably in .NET and HL7
- Provide support to staff regarding IT development issues.
- Ability to research and evaluate new and emerging information technologies, and issues associated with deployment within the NHS.
- High level of inter personal skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work as part of a team, or in isolation and to challenging deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience of NHS systems development, specifically patient centric systems used for Patient and Clinical management
- Aided in the research and development of a large unique information management system, preferably within an NHS environment.
- Database Administration - Oracle, SQL Server, No-SQL
- Knowledge of Spark and Hadoop
- design using Oracle Designer and IBM Rational Rose.
- Knowledge of multi-user operating systems e.g. UNIX, Windows, Linux
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).
