Software Developer: Visa Sponsorship Available

Full TimeLiverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom28,407 to 34,581 £ / YearThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation TrustJob SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Software Developer to join development team. The successful applicant will be responsible to maintain and further develop in-house products allowing their strategic vision to flourish.Required skills:PHPJQueryJavaScriptAJAXCSSHTMLJavaScriptMySQLSQL ServerDesirable skills:JIRA SoftwareSlim/Klein FrameworksBDD TestingSSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)You will have excellent knowledge of web development using a mixture of PHP, SQL Server whilst having an understanding of HTML5, JQuery and JavaScript as well as sound knowledge of Microsoft technologies and tools including IIS.This is a fantastic role, where you will have the opportunity to work on projects from beginning to end, including developing new apps and tailored products with expectations of understanding interfaces between the products to give interoperability. Working as a team or taking a lead role on projects requires good communication skills and the importance to cross cover projects for long term stability of the team. You will have strong design skills, attention to detail and be confident to produce clean, elegant code whilst sharing knowledge with team members.Main duties of the jobYou will be responsible for the support and development of the technologies and processes required for a number of in-house web applications including our Electronic Patient Record and Clinical Portals.Responsibilities also include support for the resolution of issues relating to existing Trust developed applications, identifying issue and implementing resolution in a timely manner.The Software Developers prime responsibility is to ensure that assigned projects produce the required deliverables within the defined quality, time and cost constraints and to facilitate full realisation of benefits defined in the Business Case. This should be achieved by appropriate adherence to a relevant software development methodology and best practice within the profession.About usThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People we invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and has been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Summary/PurposeThe Software Developer role will provide services to design, development, implementation and support of desktop and web applications on a portfolio of projects, identified as part of The Waltons Informatics plans. Acting as a technical expert and specialist the role will ensure that applications are secure, robust and reliable.An important aspect of the role will be to maintain communication between all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle ensuring that organisational procedures are adhered to, objectives are identified, and benefits realised from the implementation of any change.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will be responsible for the support and development of the technologies and processes required for a number of in-house web applications including our Electronic Patient Record and Clinical Portals.Responsibilities also include support for the resolution of issues relating to existing Trust developed applications, identifying issue and implementing resolution in a timely manner.The Software Developers prime responsibility is to ensure that assigned projects produce the required deliverables within the defined quality, time and cost constraints and to facilitate full realisation of benefits defined in the Business Case. This should be achieved by appropriate adherence to a relevant software development methodology and best practice within the profession.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialEducated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.ExperienceEssentialPHPSQL Server/Stored Procedures/FunctionsJavaScript/jQueryHTMLCSSBootstrapGITIISWindows Server 2019SQL Server 2019DesirableRPA (Robotic Process Automation)JIRA SoftwareSlim/Klein FrameworksBDD TestingSSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)CommunicationEssentialAbility to communicate and understand complex technical information.Ability to explain technical issues in a non-technical and non-threatening way to users.OtherEssentialProblem solving, logical troubleshooting and analytical skills.Ability to travel between sites if required.Ability to develop/mentor students.DesirableExperience working for the NHS.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).Closing Date: 19 April 2024To apply for this job please visitwww.jobs.nhs.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr