Systems Developer

NHS Blood and Transplant has an exciting opportunity for Systems Developer to join our in-house development team working in a friendly and progressive environment based in Birmingham. You will be responsible for the analysis, design, and maintenance of multiple applications critical to organ and tissue donation and transplantation, used by hospitals across the country, as well as helping to replace some legacy components with up-to-date solutions. You will also be working on server management both on-premises and Azure cloud and DevOps. You'll have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and creatively when resolving problems. You must have a passion for innovation and a can-do attitude to creating new software systems.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be required to:

• Design, develop and maintain our software systems and databases, covering all stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Assist our staff in the preparation of requirements and technical specifications, and to produce and maintain documentation to accepted professional standards.
• Perform research and development in the latest tools, technologies and platforms to support NHSBT.
• Facilitate the integration of new solutions with existing systems.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices to support the Team Leader.
• You will be required, on occasion, to undertake travel to other sites and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post (with appropriate notice).

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary - donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

Band 6 salary of £37,338 - £44,962 per annum.

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.

27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions

We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Further formal training to postgraduate diploma level or demonstrable commercial experience is desirable
• Demonstrable commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

• Experience of working with Agile tools and methods and knowledge of the full software development lifecycle
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as NUnit and MSTest
• Experience of Azure hosting, Azure DevOps, Git, JIRA and SharePoint would also be advantageous
• Knowledge of IT legislation, including computer misuse, data protection, freedom of information