Junior Software Developer / Tester - Information Management

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT CANDIDATES OF NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE.

The role:

A fixed term opportunity has arisen in the Digital Services Development and Informatics team for a junior software developer/tester. The post will be working on time sensitive projects and give the successful applicant an opportunity to build experience within an NHS DevOps utilising key Microsoft technologies. Given the fixed term nature of the post and delivery timescales of the projects involved this advert is aimed at internal candidates and any applicant will require to demonstrate a level of practical experience with technologies and development tools in use.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

This is a fixed term, full-time post for 7 months, working 36 hours per week.

The post will be based in Paisley.

Shift pattern: Monday – Friday.

Key responsibilities:

Development

• Contribute to application development work that supports NHS Scotland, NHSGGC and local requirements as prioritised through departmental communication and agreed work plans.
• Develop, amend and maintain application components, forms, reports, interfaces, databases and scripts under the guidance of senior development colleagues.
• Contribute to technical documentation, development notes and operational procedures so that systems can be supported safely and consistently.
• Support development work in line with NHSGGC ICT strategy, technical standards, architecture guidance and agreed departmental processes.
• Assist with database-related aspects of developments, ensuring work is undertaken in line with current industry and NHS Scotland standards and with appropriate review by senior colleagues.
• Contribute to development and testing of messaging algorithms and procedures which support integration between strategic software applications.

Systems analysis

• Assist senior colleagues, business analysts, project managers, clinicians and end users to capture, clarify and document requirements for application developments and care pathway support.
• Analyse and interpret information in support of requirements, design criteria, patient care workflows and business processes, escalating complex or ambiguous issues for advice.
• Maintain accurate updates to specifications, documentation, development logs and other records required by the project team or service.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• The post holder should be educated to SCQF level 7 or be able to demonstrate equivalent digital, technical or applications development experience within the specialist area.
• The post holder should have practical experience, or demonstrable developing knowledge, in the specification, development, testing, implementation or support of applications.
• The post holder should have theoretical and practical knowledge of database structures gained through relevant education, training or previous workplace experience.
• The post holder should have an appreciation of network architecture and infrastructure concepts gained through training, support activity or previous implementation experience.
• The post holder should be able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues, document work clearly, analyse information accurately and work collaboratively as part of a development team.
• The post holder should have an appreciation of NHSGGC business requirements and customer service skills appropriate to supporting clinical, managerial, administrative and technical users.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various” , we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community . We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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