Job summary
To develop and support infrastructure to support Medical Imaging and Medical Physics. Along with the skills necessary to interact with the services users effectively the role will also require software development in Microsoft.NET C# so the candidate must be experienced in both of these areas. Although direct experience of C# is desirable, experience of Java or other similar languages would be considered.
Alongside this core role we also expect the candidate to contribute to other development and scientific activities within the department as required and appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Work with clinical, scientific and technical colleagues within the Trust and University to ensure the services you are responsible for are running effectively and meeting the needs of those services.
Provide high quality Scientific Computing and Informatics advice and support to the Research community, Directorate and where appropriate to other Directorates within the Trust.
Participate in the development of new uses of clinical software and systems for Directorate, Trust and research use.
Undertake training and development activities; supervise and train others as appropriate.
Play an active role in the activities of the Section and Directorate.
Assist with the management of computing assets.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The post is based within the Scientific Computing section of the Medical Imaging and Medical Physics department. The team culture in Scientific Computing is friendly and collaborative, and staff have a high level of autonomy within their roles. The section has links with the University of Sheffield and aims to make use of the latest innovations for the benefit of patients.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is one of the UK's leading NHS Trusts and has an impressive track record of leading clinical research and innovation. As well as a great job, our location provides the perfect mix of vibrant city life but with the beautiful Peak District countryside also on the doorstep. Known as the outdoor city, it is a lovely place to make your home. Working for the Trust offers a number of Benefits and Rewards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent qualification or experience in Medical Physics/Computer Science/relevant subject area.
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent level of knowledge in relevant subject Successful completion of a postgraduate degree
- Successful completion of a postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of software development skills, especially related to database applications
Desirable
- Extensive postgraduate experience in software development and system design.
- Evidence of experience in planning, developing and evaluating clinical computing systems
- Experience in research resulting in presentation of results via written scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and oral presentation at approved scientific meetings
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Experience of programming with Microsoft Dot.NET technologies and/or Java
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and management skills
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work as a team member and where appropriate to lead by example
- Highly motivated and with ability to motivate others
- Enthusiastic approach
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to find innovative solutions to novel problems in a limited time period.
Other Factors
Essential
- Smart appearance consistent with working in a healthcare environment
- Pleasant and helpful manner
- Caring attitude to the needs of others
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Flexible attitude to working hours
- Flexible attitude towards working at different sites within the city and sub-region
- Able and willing to continue personal development and to keep up to date with developments in the specialty
Desirable
- Current driving licence and car owner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent qualification or experience in Medical Physics/Computer Science/relevant subject area.
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent level of knowledge in relevant subject Successful completion of a postgraduate degree
- Successful completion of a postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of software development skills, especially related to database applications
Desirable
- Extensive postgraduate experience in software development and system design.
- Evidence of experience in planning, developing and evaluating clinical computing systems
- Experience in research resulting in presentation of results via written scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and oral presentation at approved scientific meetings
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Experience of programming with Microsoft Dot.NET technologies and/or Java
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and management skills
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work as a team member and where appropriate to lead by example
- Highly motivated and with ability to motivate others
- Enthusiastic approach
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to find innovative solutions to novel problems in a limited time period.
Other Factors
Essential
- Smart appearance consistent with working in a healthcare environment
- Pleasant and helpful manner
- Caring attitude to the needs of others
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Flexible attitude to working hours
- Flexible attitude towards working at different sites within the city and sub-region
- Able and willing to continue personal development and to keep up to date with developments in the specialty
Desirable
- Current driving licence and car owner
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
