Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Band 7 Senior IT Specialist - Application Software Developer

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Job summary

As part of the shortlisting process, candidates may be requested to take part in a test of their relevant skills. Shortlisted candidates will then be offered an interview.

The post holder will work within our software development team as an Application Developer, collaborating with the Product Owners, Customers and Stakeholders within an Agile development environment to implement new systems and features that support the LPT Digital Health Transformation Service

Main duties of the job

To utilise application development and coding skills (for example .NET, Ruby,) to ensure the development, evolution, operation and maintenance of new and existing systems as well as participating in the technical architectural design of systems hardware and hosting

To have overall responsibility to ensure that a service to clients is delivered in accordance with LHIS and LPT Trust standards and values.

The post holder will provide good leadership and management of resources, to develop and sustain a positive working culture.

To be influential within the organisation and provide detailed advice to others internally and externally to the organisation, within their sphere of competence.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

28 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-23-0001-AS3

Job locations

Leicestershire Health Headquarters

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4QF

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Knowledge and Skills
Specialist Knowledge and expertise in programming and application development across one or more specialised areas
Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently, able to problem solve and prioritise own and others work.
Demonstrates planning and organisational skills.
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility dependent upon work priorities.
To be able to demonstrate understanding of current developments in the NHS and their implications for leadership and quality care for clients/service users.
Ability to motivate self and others.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Specialist Knowledge and expertise in programming and application development across one or more specialised areas

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or Equivalent
At least one qualification in an IM&T related industry qualification.
Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Knowledge and Skills
Specialist Knowledge and expertise in programming and application development across one or more specialised areas
Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently, able to problem solve and prioritise own and others work.
Demonstrates planning and organisational skills.
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility dependent upon work priorities.
To be able to demonstrate understanding of current developments in the NHS and their implications for leadership and quality care for clients/service users.
Ability to motivate self and others.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Specialist Knowledge and expertise in programming and application development across one or more specialised areas

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or Equivalent
At least one qualification in an IM&T related industry qualification.
Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire Health Headquarters

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4QF

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Leicestershire Health Headquarters

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4QF

Employer's website

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