TVS SNSDE Software Engineer

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking experienced individuals with talent, expertise, and ambition in software engineering. We can offer the opportunity to work on innovative solutions that will transform scientific research and healthcare delivery in the NHS.

The successful candidates will work as part of the Thames Valley and Surrey (TVS) Sub National Secure Data Environment (SNSDE) Programme hosted by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). They will design and implement systems for data acquisition, integration, and analysis across a wide range of clinical systems and settings for this important national programme.

The tools and services that they deliver will have a significant impact. Working with academic and NHS colleagues across the Thames Valley and Surrey region, the post holders will have the satisfaction of seeing their software in use: improving patient care and supporting cutting-edge research.

These are 2-year fixed term contracts with the possibility of extension.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will provide expert technical knowledge on the delivery of software across a range of digital areas, including systems, applications, data analysis, information reporting, information governance and information interpretation, investigate a range of highly complex data engineering issues, be responsible for contributing to strategic planning and delivery across a range of specialised areas and will manage the design, development and adaptation of highly complex software engineering solutions.

This is an exciting time to be joining the OUH R&D Clinical Informatics team as we build up our existing team to deliver the TVS SNSDE programme. You will join experienced and enthusiastic engineers, analysts, programme managers and subject matter experts within the team, and a wide network of peers within the network of SNSDEs around the country. You will have the opportunity to work with experts in the field, expand your knowledge through on the job and formal learning opportunities and share your knowledge across the network.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Date posted

25 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year Pro rata Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

321-CORP-6261007-B8a-PUB

Job locations

Oxford

Big Data Institute

Oxford

OX3 7LF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more information.

Interviews will take place approximately two weeks after the closing date.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more information.

Interviews will take place approximately two weeks after the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

In-depth knowledge of software engineering acquired through a combination of specialist training and relevant study (eg computer science, software engineering, mathematics) to Master's degree or equivalent level

Desirable

Extensive, relevant professional experience may be considered against the requirement for a degree in computer science or a related discipline (the expectation of professional, technical competence is at least that associated with a degree level education in this subject).

Experience

Essential

Excellent understanding of data engineering processes, models, data structures, and data formats (including JSON, SQL, and XML).
Strong skills in relevant programming languages, frameworks, and platforms including at least some of JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Angular/React, Spring, Java, Grails, Micronaut, and Spark.

Desirable

Experience of working with sensitive or confidential data, such as financial information or patient records.
Interest and/or experience in technologies relating to data science, for example: statistical analysis, machine learning, or natural language processing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

In-depth knowledge of software engineering acquired through a combination of specialist training and relevant study (eg computer science, software engineering, mathematics) to Master's degree or equivalent level

Desirable

Extensive, relevant professional experience may be considered against the requirement for a degree in computer science or a related discipline (the expectation of professional, technical competence is at least that associated with a degree level education in this subject).

Experience

Essential

Excellent understanding of data engineering processes, models, data structures, and data formats (including JSON, SQL, and XML).
Strong skills in relevant programming languages, frameworks, and platforms including at least some of JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Angular/React, Spring, Java, Grails, Micronaut, and Spark.

Desirable

Experience of working with sensitive or confidential data, such as financial information or patient records.
Interest and/or experience in technologies relating to data science, for example: statistical analysis, machine learning, or natural language processing.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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