Job summary
As part of its national work programme, DHCW is introducing ever more sophisticated IT systems to improve patient care, ensuring that they are joined togetherto allow the safe, appropriate sharing of information between clinical systems. This will ensure a patient's medical records are available at the point of need, regardless of where they are held in Wales.
Much of this sharing of information takes place across NHS Wales' Messaging Fabric, a key part of the national infrastructure which currently uses Fiorano. DHCW is beginning an extensive program of migration, modernisation and expansion and we wish to recruit a new developer to join the Integration Team.
The position will require you to design, document and develop integration solutions for numerous systems across Wales. We are therefore looking for an individual that has a good understanding of technologies such as XML and SQL.
You will be expected to work with staff at all levels in helping us deliver our strategic plan by placing quality, safety, and innovation at the centre of what you do. You will play a key role in working alongside a multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of new products and enhancements to existing systems.
Main duties of the job
What are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have a proven experience and skills in the following areas but we will also accept applications from candidates who can demonstrate an aptitude to develop and learn these essential skills quickly:
- Integration Design patterns
You will also have a strong desire to develop your skills in;
- Software Development Life Cycle preferably using Agile methodologies such as SCRUM
- Application Lifecycle Management using tools such as GIT, TFS or SVN
- OOP, unit testing and software design patterns
Note: Depending on experience we may offer the post as a Band 4 Software Development Officer. If appointed as a Software Development Officer, progression to the next pay band is dependent on meeting an agreed set of competency criteria managed through Personal Development Review (PDR). Once those criteria are met you will automatically progress to Band 5.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in our organisation. We'll support you in your training, we love being agile, undertaking research, and other activities that will improve the overall service that we provide. We support each other and work together on common goals, providing opportunities so that people can excel and really enjoy what they do.
In the role you will:
- Work independently to design, document and develop solution based on given requirements.
- Create solutions using our integration software, Javascript, XML, and SQL stored procedures and functions.
- Communicate effectively with other members of the team, and other teams within the organisation
- Use version control software such as GIT and SVN to manage development work properly
- Attend regular sprint meetings and other project meetings to represent INSE team if required.
- Keep business and technical skills up-to-date by attending training courses and seminars.
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
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in our organisation. We'll support you in your training, we love being agile, undertaking research, and other activities that will improve the overall service that we provide. We support each other and work together on common goals, providing opportunities so that people can excel and really enjoy what they do.
In the role you will:
- Work independently to design, document and develop solution based on given requirements.
- Create solutions using our integration software, Javascript, XML, and SQL stored procedures and functions.
- Communicate effectively with other members of the team, and other teams within the organisation
- Use version control software such as GIT and SVN to manage development work properly
- Attend regular sprint meetings and other project meetings to represent INSE team if required.
- Keep business and technical skills up-to-date by attending training courses and seminars.
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
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Software Development or equivalent qualifications, knowledge or experience.
Desirable
- Foundation qualification in an agile development methodology (for example the BCS Foundation Agile)
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of software development role in a formal development environment.
- Skilled in application or web development using a suitable IDE and programming language.
Desirable
- Experience developing software for Clinical Information or Healthcare systems.
- Experience of working in an Agile Development environment (e.g. Scrum)
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Skilled in application or web development using a suitable IDE and programming language.
- Ability and confidence to speak publicly to groups of people, demonstrating ideas, concepts and working software and answer related questions.
- Able to work individually, or as part of a team.
- Able to establish good working relationships with people at all levels.
- Be methodical and disciplined in work with meticulous attention to detail.
- Able to work under own initiative.
- Able to communicate with staff on complex business or clinical processes
- Display high quality written and verbal communication skills
- Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self study and professional courses.
- Determined, patient and self motivated
- Highly professional and flexible attitude to work.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
- Excellent planning skills
- Understands the Data Protection Act and its implications for the holding of patient information NHS Information flows / services
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Software Development or equivalent qualifications, knowledge or experience.
Desirable
- Foundation qualification in an agile development methodology (for example the BCS Foundation Agile)
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of software development role in a formal development environment.
- Skilled in application or web development using a suitable IDE and programming language.
Desirable
- Experience developing software for Clinical Information or Healthcare systems.
- Experience of working in an Agile Development environment (e.g. Scrum)
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Skilled in application or web development using a suitable IDE and programming language.
- Ability and confidence to speak publicly to groups of people, demonstrating ideas, concepts and working software and answer related questions.
- Able to work individually, or as part of a team.
- Able to establish good working relationships with people at all levels.
- Be methodical and disciplined in work with meticulous attention to detail.
- Able to work under own initiative.
- Able to communicate with staff on complex business or clinical processes
- Display high quality written and verbal communication skills
- Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self study and professional courses.
- Determined, patient and self motivated
- Highly professional and flexible attitude to work.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
- Excellent planning skills
- Understands the Data Protection Act and its implications for the holding of patient information 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.
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).
