Job summary
INTRODUCTION
We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Band 7 Healthcare Software Developer at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). We are looking for an experienced software developer to join our growing Scientific Computing team within the Imaging Physics Group. Applicants may come from either a Scientific Computing or Medical Physics background and will be expected to possess a relevant degree in Computer Science/Health Informatics/Bioinformatics, or a degree in a relevant scientific discipline with proven abilities in Informatics and Computing. The post holder must have good programming skills and experience of software design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance, and support. Applications are invited from those with Clinical Scientist / Bioinformatics / Computer Science and/or Software Development backgrounds, from within the NHS and outside. This advert one of a wider body of recruitment as part of expansion of our service, please see our other adverts for further information.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests, taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOULL DO
As a vital member of our team, you will support, develop, and sometimes lead our clinical computing projects and services, with a particular focus on our expanding suite of in-house user-driven and automated diagnostics software for Nuclear Medicine, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and other essential supported clinical services. You will also help us to continuously improve our Quality Management System for Medical Device Software, as we work towards ISO13485 accreditation. In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our growing involvement in advancing automated diagnostics research. This role is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to help deliver and enhance Scientific Computing services at Southampton. Full details can be found in the Job Description attached to this advert.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
You will be a technical professional who is driven to apply and develop your skills and knowledge across clinical and research Scientific Computing, with a particular focus on the safe handling and analysis of medical imaging and other healthcare data. You will be committed to delivering safety and quality, supporting the development of both clinical services and our growing team, and ultimately improve outcomes for our patients. On occasion, you may be expected to travel between locations to attend, and present at, professional development events, conferences, or meetings in support of collaborations.
Candidates with experience over and above that asked for are invited to apply, whilst those who are unsure if they fully meet the requirements are also strongly encouraged to get in touch to discuss how they might fit into our developing and growing team. We are currently advertising for multiple roles, please also see our Data Manager advert, which is a more senior role in the team focussed on the advancement and optimisation of our systems to ensure medical imaging data is highly-available for research in a timely and efficient manner, consistent with Information Governance and Good Clinical Practice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 25 August 2022
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOULL DO
As a vital member of our team, you will support, develop, and sometimes lead our clinical computing projects and services, with a particular focus on our expanding suite of in-house user-driven and automated diagnostics software for Nuclear Medicine, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and other essential supported clinical services. You will also help us to continuously improve our Quality Management System for Medical Device Software, as we work towards ISO13485 accreditation. In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our growing involvement in advancing automated diagnostics research. This role is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to help deliver and enhance Scientific Computing services at Southampton. Full details can be found in the Job Description attached to this advert.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
You will be a technical professional who is driven to apply and develop your skills and knowledge across clinical and research Scientific Computing, with a particular focus on the safe handling and analysis of medical imaging and other healthcare data. You will be committed to delivering safety and quality, supporting the development of both clinical services and our growing team, and ultimately improve outcomes for our patients. On occasion, you may be expected to travel between locations to attend, and present at, professional development events, conferences, or meetings in support of collaborations.
Candidates with experience over and above that asked for are invited to apply, whilst those who are unsure if they fully meet the requirements are also strongly encouraged to get in touch to discuss how they might fit into our developing and growing team. We are currently advertising for multiple roles, please also see our Data Manager advert, which is a more senior role in the team focussed on the advancement and optimisation of our systems to ensure medical imaging data is highly-available for research in a timely and efficient manner, consistent with Information Governance and Good Clinical Practice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 25 August 2022
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Computing, Sciences, Mathematics or Engineering
Desirable
- MSc in an applied science or engineering
- Formal training in software development and quality management systems
- State Registered Clinical Scientist
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- Hands-on experience of scientific software development
- Clear evidence of developing and/or applying computational solutions to scientific problems
- Demonstrable experience of procedural programming
Desirable
- Application of highly complex scientific computing to clinical environments / healthcare research
- Developing software for the manipulation and processing of medical imaging
- Demonstrable experience of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Graphical User Interface (GUI) development
- Medical image acquisition and storage in a healthcare setting
- Highly complex data modelling techniques, database design and implementation
- Scientific research record, with publications, peer reviewed papers, conference lectures and posters
- Web/mobile application development
- Software development and associated risk management in a regulated environment, such as Healthcare
- Using software lifecycle management systems, such as the Atlassian suite, to manage and document software lifecycle projects
- Knowledge and experience of NHS policies and best practice in information technology, including data protection and Information Governance
Skills
Essential
- A methodical, analytical and scientific approach to problem solving
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to foster collaborative working relationships across a variety of professional groups
- Programming in Python or another relevant language
- Able to become quickly familiar with new development platforms, languages and IT systems
- Software engineering best practices including use of version control systems and peer review (e.g. Git, Bitbucket)
- Knowledge of medical imaging modalities, and the DICOM standard
- Adept at using the full range of standard business and office software packages
- Enthusiasm to work in an interdisciplinary environment
- Ability to manage competing priorities effectively and meet objectives
- Good collaborative and communication skills (written and oral) including producing technical documentation and adopting different strategies according to each interaction
Desirable
- Skills in complex data modelling, database design and administration
- Ability to use and administer multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux and/or macOS)
- Successful experience of providing coaching, mentoring and/or supervision
- Programming skills across multiple languages
- Machine learning techniques and their application in healthcare
Special requirements
Essential
- Some working outside of core hours is required
- Prolonged periods of very high concentration levels and working on projects involving complex clinical challenges
- Occasional overnight stays away from base to support presentation and development opportunities
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
- Determination and persistence to achieve goals and work effectively to deadlines
- Highly motivated and strong desire for scientific excellence
- Pro-active, self-motivated individual who is also capable of working as an effective team member
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Computing, Sciences, Mathematics or Engineering
Desirable
- MSc in an applied science or engineering
- Formal training in software development and quality management systems
- State Registered Clinical Scientist
- Membership of a relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- Hands-on experience of scientific software development
- Clear evidence of developing and/or applying computational solutions to scientific problems
- Demonstrable experience of procedural programming
Desirable
- Application of highly complex scientific computing to clinical environments / healthcare research
- Developing software for the manipulation and processing of medical imaging
- Demonstrable experience of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Graphical User Interface (GUI) development
- Medical image acquisition and storage in a healthcare setting
- Highly complex data modelling techniques, database design and implementation
- Scientific research record, with publications, peer reviewed papers, conference lectures and posters
- Web/mobile application development
- Software development and associated risk management in a regulated environment, such as Healthcare
- Using software lifecycle management systems, such as the Atlassian suite, to manage and document software lifecycle projects
- Knowledge and experience of NHS policies and best practice in information technology, including data protection and Information Governance
Skills
Essential
- A methodical, analytical and scientific approach to problem solving
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to foster collaborative working relationships across a variety of professional groups
- Programming in Python or another relevant language
- Able to become quickly familiar with new development platforms, languages and IT systems
- Software engineering best practices including use of version control systems and peer review (e.g. Git, Bitbucket)
- Knowledge of medical imaging modalities, and the DICOM standard
- Adept at using the full range of standard business and office software packages
- Enthusiasm to work in an interdisciplinary environment
- Ability to manage competing priorities effectively and meet objectives
- Good collaborative and communication skills (written and oral) including producing technical documentation and adopting different strategies according to each interaction
Desirable
- Skills in complex data modelling, database design and administration
- Ability to use and administer multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux and/or macOS)
- Successful experience of providing coaching, mentoring and/or supervision
- Programming skills across multiple languages
- Machine learning techniques and their application in healthcare
Special requirements
Essential
- Some working outside of core hours is required
- Prolonged periods of very high concentration levels and working on projects involving complex clinical challenges
- Occasional overnight stays away from base to support presentation and development opportunities
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
- Determination and persistence to achieve goals and work effectively to deadlines
- Highly motivated and strong desire for scientific excellence
- Pro-active, self-motivated individual who is also capable of working as an effective team member
Additional information
Applications 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 the UK 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).
