The closing date is 17th Sep 2025
Job summary
The Solutions Developer works as part of a team to develop, support and maintain interfaces, system integration and other technical developments.
This will involve designing, creating, implementing and maintaining IT systems and bespoke solutions across the Trust using a variety of technologies.
This role is a hybrid working role, with the requirement for on-site attendance for monthly team meetings and as required to facilitate appropriate information exchange and face-to-face meetings
Main duties, tasks & skills required
Work on system, integration and interface development projects.
Work as part of a team to develop functional systems using industry standard programming languages and frameworks
Provide expert technical support in relation to systems integration and interfacing, medical device integration, systems rationalisation and development.
Work on the development and support for bespoke software, interface and integration solutions.
Create software code according to established standards.
System upgrades, planning, implementation and testing.
Gain a good understanding of the needs and requirements of the end users.
Responsible for dealing with development, system integration and interface enquiries.
Manage the Integration Engine (TIE), Clinical Data Repository and related software.
Assist in the development of software, system integration, interfaces.
Keep up to date with Cyber Security best practices and ensure security is managed in line with these.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone
Job description
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent in discipline with significant quantitative content or related discipline
Evidence of continuing professional development through IT Technical training
Desirable
Qualification or Experience demonstrating understanding of incident and/or project methodologies and processes such as Prince2 and ITIL
Experience
Essential
Experience of working within a technical development or support environment
Meets or exceeds all essential criteria as per experience area of the personal specification within the job description
Desirable
Meets or exceeds all desirable criteria as per experience area of the personal specification within the job description
Additional Criteria
Essential
Meets or exceeds all essential criteria as per Analytical & Judgement Skills area of the personal specification within the job description
Meets or exceeds all essential criteria as per Planning & Organising Skills area of the personal specification within the job description
Meets or exceeds all essential criteria as per Personal qualities area of the personal specification within the job description
For help with your application, contact:
Jim Mills
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£ to £ Yearly
Contract
Secondment
Duration
12 Month(s)
Working pattern
Full-Time
Reference number
184-OL-PU-3195
Job locations
Deane House
Belvedere Rd
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 1HE