Software Developer Role with Sponsorship in Tyne and Wear with Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location
Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
37,338 to 44,962 per year

About The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
With a legacy of innovation and one of the largest NHS footprints in the country, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust don’t just build software—they build solutions that change lives. Their award-winning Bespoke Development team creates enterprise-level applications that directly support clinical decision-making and streamline NHS operations. It’s more than code. It’s care, scaled through smart systems.

Job details

Benefits

• Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates
• Career growth in a forward-thinking, award-winning NHS team
• Supportive work environment that fosters autonomy and collaborative problem-solving
• On-site working culture offering face-to-face mentorship and teamwork
• Purpose-driven projects that power better patient care through technology

Requirements

• Strong background in .NET (C#), ASP.NET, MVC/MVVM, and JavaScript/jQuery
• Proficiency in SQL Server, HTML/XML, CSS, and working with IIS
• A degree or equivalent practical experience in software development or systems engineering
• Sharp communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional NHS teams
• Ability to prioritise, solve complex tech problems, and guide junior staff
• A hunger to research and learn emerging technologies

Nice to have

• NHS experience or understanding of their systems
• Familiarity with tools like SSAS, SharePoint, Mirth, JIRA, and CMS
• Project management certification or prior leadership in a dev role

Salary Details
This Band 6 position offers a competitive salary between £37,338 and £44,962, aligned with NHS pay scales and benefits.

About the Role
If you’re keen to push the boundaries of clinical tech and love building smart systems that support real-world health decisions, this one’s for you. You’ll step into a high-impact software developer role in the Bespoke Development team, working on enterprise tools used Trust-wide.

You won’t be a cog. You’ll lead delivery. You’ll own solutions from brief to build, shaping integrations across clinical and administrative systems. Everything you do will feed into better NHS outcomes—from faster diagnoses to more joined-up patient care.

Expect a role with influence. A chance to shape the systems clinicians rely on. And the opportunity to lead with code that saves time, improves accuracy, and ultimately helps people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and build of bespoke software that supports Trust-wide systems
• Translate business problems into scalable technical solutions
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and clinical teams to identify integration needs
• Take ownership of projects using sound development, testing, and release principles
• Offer technical mentorship and supervise other developers on the team
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues with precision and care
• Stay ahead of the curve by researching and evaluating new tech options

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for the successful applicant.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement
They welcome people from all walks of life and backgrounds. No matter your identity, if you meet the job requirements, they want to hear from you.

Employer Details

• Company Name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Address Regent Point, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
• Contact Available via NHS Jobs platform

Reference Number
328-AC-6379489

How To Apply
Interested? This is your moment. If you’re ready to make an impact through smart NHS tech, apply now before the 13 July 2025 deadline.