Job summary
The Information Team are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join their innovative, award winning team as the Lead Developer for Web & Visualisation.
The Information Team have developed a reputation for putting Information in the hands of those who need it. You will be responsible for designing and delivering information services/systems to a significant part of the Trust's business, ensuring that high quality information analysis is available to support the delivery of service improvements within their business area and any relevant corporate requirements.
Main duties of the job
The Information Team is a highly regarded team of over 35 data professionals covering a full range of services from data warehousing to visualisation.
We provide an industry leading service to our key stakeholders by successfully delivering the three promises within our information strategy 'Informed to Act':
- We will enable everyone in our team to reach their potential
- We will use data to make a positive difference to quality of care and experience of every patient
- We will use leading technologies to deliver the highest possible standards.
The Lead Developer for Web & Visualisation will oversee the following team:
- BI Engineering - Development of Business Intelligence Web Reporting and Tools
As a key member of the Information Service's Senior Management Team, you will support the local implementation of the Trust's Information Strategy, supporting all parties to feel 'informed to act'.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.
We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good honours degree in relevant subject
Desirable
- Project management or technical qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Other
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience of full stack web development projects, especially UX design and development of web-based software solutions including advanced knowledge of JavaScript frameworks, HTML & CSS
- Previous experience of managing medium-large projects that have utilised project management methodologies
- Minimum of 5 years of proven staff management
Desirable
- Exprience of working within the NHS
- Experience of working with NHS data sets including the Secondary Uses Service activity and other large datasets
- Python programming
Skills
Essential
- Advanced analytical or technical skills with ability to analyse, interpret and resolve highly complex problems
- Advanced leadership skills including the ability to form excellent relationships
- High standard of written, verbal and data driven communication skills
- Good SQL understanding / skills
Desirable
- People management skills, developed in a similar environment
- Training and mentoring of junior staff
Knowledge
Essential
- A general understanding of the NHS and key developments shaping the information agenda
Desirable
- Software development methodologies and/or development lifecycle
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of relational databases, information reporting and advanced queries
- NHS data standards and terminology, including clinical datasets
- NHS Information and data modelling concepts
- Production and maintenance of documentation
- Knowledge of statistical methods
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good honours degree in relevant subject
Desirable
- Project management or technical qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Other
Essential
- Upholds and models the Trust values
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience of full stack web development projects, especially UX design and development of web-based software solutions including advanced knowledge of JavaScript frameworks, HTML & CSS
- Previous experience of managing medium-large projects that have utilised project management methodologies
- Minimum of 5 years of proven staff management
Desirable
- Exprience of working within the NHS
- Experience of working with NHS data sets including the Secondary Uses Service activity and other large datasets
- Python programming
Skills
Essential
- Advanced analytical or technical skills with ability to analyse, interpret and resolve highly complex problems
- Advanced leadership skills including the ability to form excellent relationships
- High standard of written, verbal and data driven communication skills
- Good SQL understanding / skills
Desirable
- People management skills, developed in a similar environment
- Training and mentoring of junior staff
Knowledge
Essential
- A general understanding of the NHS and key developments shaping the information agenda
Desirable
- Software development methodologies and/or development lifecycle
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of relational databases, information reporting and advanced queries
- NHS data standards and terminology, including clinical datasets
- NHS Information and data modelling concepts
- Production and maintenance of documentation
- Knowledge of statistical methods
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).
