We are looking for a talented software developer to join our established team with an excellent track record in clinical and research application development. You will be enthusiastic about software in a healthcare setting and be motivated by the idea of developing intuitive applications that make a real difference to patient experience and clinical care. You will pride yourself on building high quality software to exacting standards to ensure patient safety as a priority. You can expect to work within a friendly and supportive team, combining the use of low-code toolsets, professional development, and NHS and regulatory standards, to deliver software of wide-ranging clinical utility and benefit. This is an excellent opportunity for a flexible individual with a background in software development to join a high-performing team at a world-class organisation.
This role is based at RMH offices in Wallington.
Main duties of the job
* The Trust has an ambitious digital strategy based on new technology to transform cancer care, staff experience, and the way in which patients and families experience our services.
* The programme to deliver this strategy involves developing applications in support of pioneering clinical work and research studies. Included in this is the adoption of new low-code development toolsets to deliver functionality and business benefits more efficiently. At the other end of the software development spectrum, it includes embracing appropriate AI to develop software that may act as medical devices.
* The postholder will be a core member of the Application Development Team, responsible for developing key new IT solutions in the strategic programme, with a range that covers full stack development.
* The postholder will work closely with wider members of the RM Digital Services Team, especially on complex projects requiring a mix of technical skills across the overall solution design and build.
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
* Develop digital solutions in accordance with Trust development standards and the guidance of the Head of Application Architecture & Development
* Build extensible data acquisition and workflow solutions to meet the functional and non-functional requirements of the business
* Implement processes and logic to extract, transform, and distribute data across one or more data stores from a wide variety of sources
* Follow local software development methodology, including strict adherence to the Trust change and release procedures and associated documentation
* Build solutions from user requirement and functional specifications that are fit for purpose, scalable and flexible as true enterprise solutions
Education / Qualifications
* Master's degree in a computer science or related subject, or equivalent experience in large-scale, complex IT solution implementations involving integration/interoperability.
* ITIL V3 certified
Skills Abilities / Knowledge
* Industrial grade programming skills, fully conversant with the following: SOAP/RESTful/API Web Services.
* Expert working knowledge of Microsoft Development tools and databases, including as a minimum: Microsoft Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server (TFS), Git and Azure DevOps and SQL Server database.
* Advanced skills in information flow analysis and data mapping between systems, able to design solutions to support all necessary information flows.
* Knowledge of information security and data protection in respect of patient and clinical information.
* Skilled in developing applications for mobile devices/platforms.
* Skilled in communicating effectively with all levels of staff in the NHS, with technical staff and suppliers.
Experience
* Extensive experience of working on business-led IT projects as a software developer.
* Significant recent experience of detailed working with industry-standard development technologies.
* Significant experience of software/database development within a healthcare setting.
* Experienced in technical management.
* Experience of being the technical lead in one of the following healthcare application areas: Pharmacy; Diagnostics; Research; Data Warehouse.
* Working experience of Microsoft and InterSystems development toolsets e.g. Microsoft Visual Studio, TFS, InterSystems Cache/HealthShare.
* Experience of clinical software manufacture and deployment.
Other requirements
* Professional in approach.
* Strong interest in Healthcare IT.
* Commitment to Equal Opportunities.
* Management confidence: the confidence to lead staff and work effectively, and to take appropriate decisions without reference to higher authority.
* The ability to cope with the change and financial pressures that are typical of any NHS Trust.
* Proven ability to deal with high pressure and high-profile projects.
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.
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