Digital Applications Developer with Sponsorship in Reading: Apply Now

Join a forward-thinking digital team driving innovation and smarter care delivery across the NHS.

Location
Reading, Berkshire

Type
Full-time

Salary (£)
£55,690 to £62,682 per year

About Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is a leading acute trust serving more than half a million people across Berkshire and surrounding areas. They’re on a mission to deliver modern, efficient, and compassionate healthcare powered by smart digital systems. Their award-winning teams value collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, making it an ideal environment for a skilled developer ready to make meaningful change in patient care.

Job details

Benefits

• Skilled Worker Sponsorship: Available to eligible candidates meeting UKVI requirements
• Career Growth: Opportunity to lead innovative digital transformation projects
• Hybrid Working Options: Flexibility to balance on-site and remote work
• Continuous Learning: Access to professional development and NHS training schemes
• Inclusive Environment: Work with diverse teams that value every perspective

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in application development, ideally within complex systems
• Proven ability to develop and implement digital applications independently
• Sound understanding of web technologies, systems, and architecture
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desirable: Experience in Microsoft 365 development or project management

Salary Details

This position is graded at Band 8a, with a salary range of £55,690 to £62,682 per year, based on experience and in line with NHS Agenda for Change pay scales.

About the Role

As a Digital Applications Developer, you’ll play a key role in configuring and improving the Trust’s digital systems to meet their digital strategy and operational goals. You’ll collaborate with clinical teams, system suppliers, and care groups to design efficient workflows that enhance service delivery and support patient outcomes.

You’ll analyse existing “as is” processes, design “to be” models, and lead system configuration to bring them to life. From integrating digital applications to refining business processes, your work will shape how care is delivered across the Trust.

If you’re passionate about using technology to improve healthcare and thrive on solving complex challenges, this role will feel right at home.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement digital workflows that align with strategic goals and improve patient outcomes
• Configure and optimise Trust-wide digital systems based on business and clinical requirements
• Analyse and document existing processes to identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure all digital developments comply with Trust policies and standards
• Work closely with technical teams to understand data interfaces and system integrations
• Support continuous improvement through innovation and shared learning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required to assess 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure fair recruitment practices for every candidate.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, Berkshire
• Contact: HR Department via www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Reference Number
C9155-DADEV-1025

How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to Apply Now before 4 November 2025 to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Don’t miss your chance to join a forward-looking NHS Trust shaping the digital future of healthcare.