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) Secure Data Environment (SDE) 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 the data they work with 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 services and advice 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 strategic planning across a range of specialised areas and design, develop and adapt highly complex data 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 SDE 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 SDEs 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 Trust is 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. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
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 this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and 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 the OUH YouTube channel.
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.
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).
