Developer – Sponsorship Available

Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £39,205 – £47,084 per year
Employer: Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Visa Sponsorship: Available

Join a Leading Digital Health Informatics Team

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a highly skilled Developer to join its Health Informatics team. This role is crucial in enabling, promoting, and supporting data-driven healthcare innovations to enhance patient care.

The successful candidate will develop web applications using object-oriented programming and low-code platforms to support clinical and operational decision-making. The role involves working closely with internal stakeholders to build interactive, user-friendly applications and integrate them with enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

As a Developer, you will play a vital role in designing, building, and optimizing digital solutions. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining web applications that support healthcare services.
• Using modern markup languages (HTML, JavaScript/TypeScript, and CSS) to create intuitive, responsive applications.
• Optimizing application performance to ensure fast, efficient operations.
• Designing cross-platform features to enhance usability across various devices.
• Integrating applications with databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and Dataverse.
• Leveraging REST APIs for seamless system integration.
• Utilizing Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Dataverse, and Power Automate) for low-code application development.
• Ensuring high-quality graphic standards and data consistency across applications.
• Providing troubleshooting and debugging support to database developers.
• Keeping up-to-date with emerging technologies to implement best practices in web development.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should have:

• A degree in computer science or a related field OR equivalent software development experience.
• Experience in full software development lifecycle, from planning to deployment.
• Strong proficiency in web development technologies, including HTML, TypeScript/JavaScript, and CSS.
• Knowledge of relational database design and implementation, particularly with SQL Server, Oracle, or Dataverse.
• Experience integrating applications using REST APIs.
• Understanding of Information Governance, GDPR, and data security policies.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a logical approach to debugging and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical users.

Desirable Skills and Experience

While not essential, experience in the following areas would be advantageous:

• Developing data warehouse environments for healthcare IT systems.
• Creating web applications for data capture using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Building reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or Power BI.
• Working in an NHS, healthcare, or public sector IT environment.
• Understanding of mental health services and their information needs.
• System testing and quality assurance practices.
• Experience with medical information systems, such as patient administration and clinical management systems.

Opportunities for Growth and Career Development

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge digital healthcare projects within the NHS. You will gain valuable experience in health informatics, business intelligence, and clinical data management while contributing to life-changing healthcare solutions.

You will also have access to:

• Ongoing professional development and certification opportunities.
• A collaborative work environment with exposure to cross-functional healthcare IT teams.
• Opportunities to lead innovative digital projects in a growing sector.

Security Clearance and Additional Requirements

• This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to ensure compliance with NHS security policies.
• Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship is available, and international applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking digital transformation team that is shaping the future of healthcare technology.

The role offers:

A competitive NHS salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for career progression in digital health and software development.
A supportive, collaborative team environment focused on innovation.
A chance to work on meaningful projects that improve patient care.

If you’re an experienced software developer looking to make a real impact in healthcare technology, we encourage you to apply!

Closing Date: 18 February 2025. Apply now!