NHS England

Developer (Analytical Dev Analyst, Senior Software Dev)

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Job summary

Within Data and Analytics our vision is to be the leading data services provider for health and social care across England through creating innovative and high-quality data products and services that give our customers the knowledge and capabilities required to deliver the best outcomes for citizens.

Main duties of the job

This advert has attached Assignment Briefs/ information relating to roles currently vacant. However, please be aware that this recruitment may also be used to fill other positions that become vacant after the time of advert, for which Assignment Briefs or team information are not available. This will be limited to roles where the competencies to be assessed and requirements for the role are appropriately similar.

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.

Details

Date posted

12 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year (exclusive of London weighting)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-TD-D&A-6734661-E

Job locations

Any NHSE Office

7 & 8 Wellington Place

Leeds

LS1 4AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

About NHS England

In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.

About this role:

The Data Platform Engineering team isresponsible for managing the applicationof the Engineering Quality Framework tothe platforms and technology servicesdelivered by Data Platforms, whilst alsocontributing the ongoing development ofthe framework.

Members of the team are assigned intomulti-disciplinary delivery teams workingacross Platformsand within transformationalprogrammes. Data Platforms provides the operational run & sustain of all existing platforms, including UDAL, DPS, CDP, SUS+, SDE, and other legacy platforms.

You can find further details about the role in the attached Job Description and you can view the Assignment Brief by clicking on 'Additional Information'.

About you

These are the shortlisting criteria which will be used for this vacancy. Please use the 'supporting statement' section in your application to demonstrate how you meet them:

Experience of leading a workstream within a software development team, or similar levels of individual responsibility, leading on complex technical problems and collaborating with external suppliers.

Working understanding of software development and ability to identify potential issues within the code that is being worked on with scope of wider system design.

Ability to adopt and adapt appropriate methods, tools and techniques to ensure they are applied effectively for successful deliveries.

Experience of engineering a simple system or comparable system components.

Understanding of software architecture, design and development with exposure to a selection of platforms, languages, methodologies, patterns and implementations.

Why you should apply:We value the different experiences our people bring to their work. We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances. Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

About us

Our work matters. You matter.

Next steps

Prepare your application, we want to know about you and why you feel you are suitable for this role. Think about what skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to this position and include in your personal statement.

Applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by email. You will be kept informed of the format of your assessment along with details of what to expect and timings.

If you require areasonable adjustment or support with your application, please dont hesitate to reach out and contactresourcing.team@nhs.net.

Job description

Job responsibilities

About NHS England

In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.

About this role:

The Data Platform Engineering team isresponsible for managing the applicationof the Engineering Quality Framework tothe platforms and technology servicesdelivered by Data Platforms, whilst alsocontributing the ongoing development ofthe framework.

Members of the team are assigned intomulti-disciplinary delivery teams workingacross Platformsand within transformationalprogrammes. Data Platforms provides the operational run & sustain of all existing platforms, including UDAL, DPS, CDP, SUS+, SDE, and other legacy platforms.

You can find further details about the role in the attached Job Description and you can view the Assignment Brief by clicking on 'Additional Information'.

About you

These are the shortlisting criteria which will be used for this vacancy. Please use the 'supporting statement' section in your application to demonstrate how you meet them:

Experience of leading a workstream within a software development team, or similar levels of individual responsibility, leading on complex technical problems and collaborating with external suppliers.

Working understanding of software development and ability to identify potential issues within the code that is being worked on with scope of wider system design.

Ability to adopt and adapt appropriate methods, tools and techniques to ensure they are applied effectively for successful deliveries.

Experience of engineering a simple system or comparable system components.

Understanding of software architecture, design and development with exposure to a selection of platforms, languages, methodologies, patterns and implementations.

Why you should apply:We value the different experiences our people bring to their work. We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances. Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

About us

Our work matters. You matter.

Next steps

Prepare your application, we want to know about you and why you feel you are suitable for this role. Think about what skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to this position and include in your personal statement.

Applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by email. You will be kept informed of the format of your assessment along with details of what to expect and timings.

If you require areasonable adjustment or support with your application, please dont hesitate to reach out and contactresourcing.team@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Experience of engineering a simple system or comparable system components.
  • Ability to adopt and adapt appropriate methods, tools and techniques to ensure they are applied effectively for successful deliveries.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Working understanding of software development and ability to identify potential issues within the code that is being worked on with scope of wider system design.
  • Understanding of software architecture, design and development with exposure to a selection of platforms, languages, methodologies, patterns and implementations.

Leadership

Essential

  • Experience of leading a workstream within a software development team, or similar levels of individual responsibility, leading on complex technical problems and collaborating with external suppliers.
Person Specification

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Experience of engineering a simple system or comparable system components.
  • Ability to adopt and adapt appropriate methods, tools and techniques to ensure they are applied effectively for successful deliveries.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Working understanding of software development and ability to identify potential issues within the code that is being worked on with scope of wider system design.
  • Understanding of software architecture, design and development with exposure to a selection of platforms, languages, methodologies, patterns and implementations.

Leadership

Essential

  • Experience of leading a workstream within a software development team, or similar levels of individual responsibility, leading on complex technical problems and collaborating with external suppliers.

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.

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

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.

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 Office

7 & 8 Wellington Place

Leeds

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 Office

7 & 8 Wellington Place

Leeds

LS1 4AP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Systems Engineer

Luke Murphy

luke.murphy4@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

12 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year (exclusive of London weighting)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-TD-D&A-6734661-E

Job locations

Any NHSE Office

7 & 8 Wellington Place

Leeds

LS1 4AP


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