3366 - Junior Applications Developer

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 November 2024

Job summary

This role is a fantastic opportunity for apprentices who are currently studying for NVQ Level 2/3, apprentices should note that the salary will remain as an apprenticeship salary as this position is fixed term.

Interviews expected to take place week commencing 11/11/2024.

An opportunity has arisen for 1 Junior Applications Developer to work within the Applications Development Team of the Business Intelligence Department at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This would be ideally suited to a University Student studying a computing related course and looking for a placement year opportunity or someone who has recently completed studies for a computing related course and looking to develop skills in a working environment.

Main duties of the job

The Applications Development Teams duties primarily include providing data warehouse management and maintenance, developing new systems and applications, supporting changes and new functionalities, working alongside other teams to ensure maintenance of SharePoint versions as well as creating and maintaining the eForms used across the Trust.

The post holder will assist the team to manage and maintain the Trusts eForms using Microsoft InfoPath and C# as well as work with alongside colleagues to assist with the development of new eForms, dashboards, and applications using HTML and CSS. Other Duties will include providing SharePoint access to users, assisting with daily checks, providing advice to users, and also providing general administration duties. This post requires someone to work well as team and the ability to work on their own initiative.

This is a great opportunity for someone eager to learn and understand the different roles within the development team at Barnsley Hospital.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

25 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-3366E-10-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Unit 3a Gateway Plaza

Sackville Street

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 2RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Junior Applications Developer

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Junior Applications Developer

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of programming project experience
  • Experience in using Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Project & Visio
  • Change management experience

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering clinical IT system application projects

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional knowledge of Information and Communication Technology acquired through a minimum of NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Understanding of Object Oriented Programming in NET 2.0 and above
  • Use of SharePoint Designer , InfoPath and Visual Studio for forms development.
  • Understanding of Web Parts and workflow creation.
  • Understanding of the Moss Object Model, and Service Oriented Architecture.
  • Understanding of SharePoints application services framework including implementation, configuration, and usages of Search, Managed Metadata, and User Profile Services.
  • A good understanding of IT system environments (i.e. operating systems, networking, applications and databases)

Value-based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words, please explain what motivates you to do a good job.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of programming project experience
  • Experience in using Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Project & Visio
  • Change management experience

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering clinical IT system application projects

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional knowledge of Information and Communication Technology acquired through a minimum of NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Understanding of Object Oriented Programming in NET 2.0 and above
  • Use of SharePoint Designer , InfoPath and Visual Studio for forms development.
  • Understanding of Web Parts and workflow creation.
  • Understanding of the Moss Object Model, and Service Oriented Architecture.
  • Understanding of SharePoints application services framework including implementation, configuration, and usages of Search, Managed Metadata, and User Profile Services.
  • A good understanding of IT system environments (i.e. operating systems, networking, applications and databases)

Value-based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words, please explain what motivates you to do a good job.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Systems Development & Management

Tinashe Sithole

tinashesithole@nhs.net

Date posted

25 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-3366E-10-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Unit 3a Gateway Plaza

Sackville Street

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 2RD


Supporting documents

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