Lead Developer

NHS England

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Job summary

The Trainee Information Systems (TIS) Programme supports and develops a range of products and services that help users manage the administration of NHS trainees and learners who are supported by NHS England, such as postgraduate doctors in training, often called junior doctors.

We are expanding our multi-disciplinary product teams and embracing user-centred design within the context of the Government Digital Service Standard.

We are looking for an experienced software developer familiar with a range of digital / web services and solutions, ideally where open source and cloud technologies have applied agile development methods. They will work independently and in the team, with a high degree of proactively and adaptability to changing circumstances and demands.

The post holder will be an excellent communicator and an experienced developer who has managed and supported staff within an agile environment focused on delivery. They will be confident in working with users and using a variety of development tools and techniques and be committed to quality and continuous improvement.

TIS is a national team and although we have two "hubs" in London and Manchester, you can base yourself from any NHS England office across the country subject to approval.

Main duties of the job

In addition to being an experienced and proficient Java software developer, the Lead Developer will provide a leadership role for a group of developers in the team and act at the technical lead, ensuring that there is a continuous focus on the delivery of high quality and innovative products and services, alongside a high level of productivity and alignment with the end user's expectations.

The post holder will lead and work with a team of developers who will produce innovative and high-quality software applications, products and services using languages and technology such as Angular, Java, MySQL and Elasticsearch all within an agile environment that is highly user-centric.

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

  • Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
  • Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
  • Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
  • Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
  • Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

Date posted

14 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year (exclusive of London weighting)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-WTE-6707762-E

Job locations

Any NHSE Location

Leeds/London/Manchester/Bristol

LS1 4AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area

Experience

Essential

  • Experienced software developer familiar with a range of digital / web services and solutions, ideally where open source and cloud technologies have applied agile development methods
  • Experienced in a leadership role for a team of developers and acting as the technical lead
  • Experienced developer who has managed and supported staff within an agile environment focused on delivery

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge and skills in high-quality software applications, products and services using languages and technology such as Angular, Java, MySQL and Elasticsearch all within an agile environment that is highly user-centric
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area

Experience

Essential

  • Experienced software developer familiar with a range of digital / web services and solutions, ideally where open source and cloud technologies have applied agile development methods
  • Experienced in a leadership role for a team of developers and acting as the technical lead
  • Experienced developer who has managed and supported staff within an agile environment focused on delivery

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge and skills in high-quality software applications, products and services using languages and technology such as Angular, Java, MySQL and Elasticsearch all within an agile environment that is highly user-centric

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 England

Address

Any NHSE Location

Leeds/London/Manchester/Bristol

LS1 4AP


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Any NHSE Location

Leeds/London/Manchester/Bristol

LS1 4AP


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Developer

Andrew Dingley

andrew.dingley@nhs.net

Date posted

14 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year (exclusive of London weighting)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-WTE-6707762-E

Job locations

Any NHSE Location

Leeds/London/Manchester/Bristol

LS1 4AP


Supporting documents

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