NHS Blood and Transplant

Clinical Systems Developer

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Job summary

In this role you will work directly with customers and suppliers to support the effective delivery of clinical IT systems software and hardware ensuring that each development is just right for the job. Great job satisfaction! This role provides experience in the world of systems development and implementation, including the opportunity to be part of the design and implementation of novel applications of technology that support nursing, medical, and scientific purposes. This is a great development opportunity to build knowledge of what it takes to integrate and build/or make change where infrastructure already exists. This is a different, may be an even greater challenge to that of starting from scratch. In this role you would take part in that challenge. You certainly get opportunities for problem solving and innovative thinking. You can attain a great level of self-esteem, being relied upon to for your knowledge, your decision making and delivery.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for: Ensuring the safe and effective delivery of clinical IT systems software and hardware through testing and participation in software development, as required to support implementation of new functionality across clinical IT Systems, within multi-functional areas. Providing development and deployment expertise on low-code platforms, ensuring the delivery of world-class information systems and application software. Providing specialist knowledge of clinical IT Systems and active support for the development of clinical IT systems software. Providing communication and understanding of clinical IT systems software to key users. Producing high quality documentation for all NHSBT applications and any other applications developed in-house, and ensure they are kept up to date. Liaising with a network of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in order to deliver training and assist with end to end business testing to confirm that new functionality can be implemented effectively. You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice (approximately once a quarter).

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Details

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

004890

Job locations

England

England

Bristol Filton

BS34 7QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc in a scientific or digital, data and technology specialty OR equivalent relevant experience to Masters level
  • Degree in a scientific or digital, data and technology specialty OR equivalent relevant experience
  • Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

  • Detailed knowledge of laboratory software systems
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and its application in NHSBT e.g. General Manufacturing Practice
  • Thorough scientific or information technology background knowledge in order to communicate effectively with users and IT suppliers
  • Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Teams, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc in a scientific or digital, data and technology specialty OR equivalent relevant experience to Masters level
  • Degree in a scientific or digital, data and technology specialty OR equivalent relevant experience
  • Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

  • Detailed knowledge of laboratory software systems
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and its application in NHSBT e.g. General Manufacturing Practice
  • Thorough scientific or information technology background knowledge in order to communicate effectively with users and IT suppliers
  • Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Teams, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

England

Bristol Filton

BS34 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

England

Bristol Filton

BS34 7QH


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior delivery Lead - Clinical Services

Mark Carter

mark.carter@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

004890

Job locations

England

England

Bristol Filton

BS34 7QH


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