Principal Analyst Programmer

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Developer 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; Welsh and/or English 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.