Location
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary
£29,000 – £37,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours
Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
About St Andrew’s Healthcare
St Andrew’s Healthcare is a charity providing specialist mental health services. We work in close partnership with the NHS and other organisations to deliver a wide range of inpatient and community-based care for people with complex mental health needs.
As a charity, we reinvest every penny of our surplus into improving facilities, training, services, and innovation. Joining us means joining a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
About The Role
We’re looking for a curious and driven Junior Analyst Developer to join our Clinical Applications Team, where you’ll help us improve and build systems that directly support the delivery of care. This is a hands-on development role working with both internal teams and external vendors to deliver, enhance, and integrate systems across the charity.
In This Role, You’ll
* Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of internal applications
* Help build and improve system interfaces (including those using HL7 and other healthcare standards)
* Develop automation solutions using tools like Python and Selenium
* Write and modify front-end elements using HTML and ASP
* Work with structured data formats such as JSON and XML
* Support exploratory work using AI tools, including OpenAI and prompt engineering
* Collaborate with analysts and clinicians to translate needs into working digital solutions
* Maintain and enhance documentation, testing scripts, and user instructions
What We’re Looking For
Role
We’re open to candidates at the start of their development career, or with some experience in a technical role. You don’t need to know everything on day one — but you’ll bring:
* Some familiarity with programming or scripting languages (e.g. Python, ASP)
* An understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
* An interest in APIs and integration concepts (e.g. HL7, REST, JSON, XML)
* Microsoft 365 tools as well as skills in SQL query writing
* Willingness to explore new technologies, including AI and automation tools
* Basic understanding of software development practices
* Strong problem-solving skills and logical thinking
* A collaborative approach and good communication skills
Experience with AI tools (e.g. OpenAI APIs) or an interest in prompt engineering would be an advantage, but training and mentoring will be provided.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their career in development within a meaningful, mission-driven environment.
Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
* Pension
* Sickness policy on par with the NHS
* Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes
* 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 41 after 10 years' service
* Life cover
* Our newly launched Electric Car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Healthcare cash plan
* Free parking
* Paid DBS application
* Access to free vocational qualifications
* On-site facilities such as gym and swimming pool access and cafés all set within beautiful grounds
Join us and use your development skills to make a real difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr