Job summary
North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) hosts a range of applications / databases supporting key business and clinical departments. The post holder is part of a team that is responsible for all functions relating to the technical integration of these systems as well as the development of new application functionality in line with the Trusts service improvement strategy.
The post holder is part of a team which is responsible for the production and development of user and support documentation and delivery of technical briefings to all levels of Trust management. Consequently, advanced communication and documentation skills and a highly developed command of the English language are required.
The post holder will be involved directly by providing support to the Third Line and Helpdesk teams in their day-to-day duties. A proven ability to control and manage crisis and disaster situations, such as critical system outages is a necessity.
The post holder will be required to provide direction, instructions and guidance to individuals within the team. The role would involve developing strategies for the team to be able to reach their goals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day-to-day work. These are the 5P's:
- Putting people first
- Prioritising quality
- Being progressive, innovative and continually improve
- Being professional and honest
- Promoting what is possible - independence, opportunity and choice
The post holder will design, implement, and provide performance tuning and support of the entire Database infrastructure. They will also liaise Database users across the Trust to distribute best practice, work on projects and to troubleshoot problems.
The post holder will perform a key role within the Software and Databases Team which delivers services based on SQL Server 2000/5/8/12/14, Microsoft`s.NET, PHP, Java, JavaScript, JQuery, Ajax, C#, Restful API's, CLR functions, SharePoint 2010/2016 server technologies and Mobile applications (IOS and Android) which are already published and new development. The team is responsible for the ongoing support and development of the Trust website and intranet as well as the strategic planning and implementation of new systems, providing technical support and advice to project groups and documentation of Trust standards on the latest database and development technologies.
About us
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,108 and a maximum payment of £5,177 per annum pro rata).
COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and ensure uptime of critical databases.
- Design, test and develop Trust-wide applications to support patient care. Subsequently, be responsible for the ongoing development of these applications ensuring key aspects of functionality are improved via regular upgrades, designed in partnership with clinical management.
- Be responsible for the full solution planning, design, development, implementation and integration of Trust-wide systems and databases, including the management of implementation and deployment teams. Ensuring change management controls are implemented and adhered to with regard to changes in functionality and configuration of interfaces and applications developed by the Software and Database team.
- Serve as the first point of contact for any tasks related to the Software and Database team.
- Develop strategies for the team to achieve their goals as effectively and efficiently as possible.
- Communicate clear instructions to team members and manage the flow of day-to-day operations.
- Be able to demonstrate excellent accuracy and speed regarding detailed application coding, data manipulation and compilation of complex structured query language commands.
- Ensure systems created and supported by the Software and Database Team help to ensure that patient-related information can be collected, stored securely and retrieved when and where it is needed.
- Concentrate for prolonged continuous periods to solve complex integration / development issues and troubleshoot interfaces between dynamic mission critical applications.
- Maintain the availability of IT Databases to support Trust clinical and non-clinical applications. This includes Database security, test and live environments, adherence with backup recovery strategies and Monitoring and optimisation database performance.
- Provide support to staff using the corporate reporting applications and identify problems that may need further investigation by the relevant specialist.
- Assist with the effective development and ongoing management of the Trusts internet and intranet sites and work with key stakeholders to ensure that all technical development and management is performed to best meet the corporate objectives of the Trust.
- Provide support to the Information Analysts to utilise technologies / information so that evolving corporate reporting needs are successfully delivered within timescales set.
- Contribute, as required, to facilitate / assist or resolve any system related issues.
- Observe and uphold probity within informatics services.
- Support the development of new technologies
- Regularly produce detailed reports and analysis of data.
- Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour.
- Any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Software and Database, taking into account the grade of the post.
- This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended only to reflect the main responsibilities of the role, and is subject to regular review in consultation with the post holder.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and ensure uptime of critical databases.
- Design, test and develop Trust-wide applications to support patient care. Subsequently, be responsible for the ongoing development of these applications ensuring key aspects of functionality are improved via regular upgrades, designed in partnership with clinical management.
- Be responsible for the full solution planning, design, development, implementation and integration of Trust-wide systems and databases, including the management of implementation and deployment teams. Ensuring change management controls are implemented and adhered to with regard to changes in functionality and configuration of interfaces and applications developed by the Software and Database team.
- Serve as the first point of contact for any tasks related to the Software and Database team.
- Develop strategies for the team to achieve their goals as effectively and efficiently as possible.
- Communicate clear instructions to team members and manage the flow of day-to-day operations.
- Be able to demonstrate excellent accuracy and speed regarding detailed application coding, data manipulation and compilation of complex structured query language commands.
- Ensure systems created and supported by the Software and Database Team help to ensure that patient-related information can be collected, stored securely and retrieved when and where it is needed.
- Concentrate for prolonged continuous periods to solve complex integration / development issues and troubleshoot interfaces between dynamic mission critical applications.
- Maintain the availability of IT Databases to support Trust clinical and non-clinical applications. This includes Database security, test and live environments, adherence with backup recovery strategies and Monitoring and optimisation database performance.
- Provide support to staff using the corporate reporting applications and identify problems that may need further investigation by the relevant specialist.
- Assist with the effective development and ongoing management of the Trusts internet and intranet sites and work with key stakeholders to ensure that all technical development and management is performed to best meet the corporate objectives of the Trust.
- Provide support to the Information Analysts to utilise technologies / information so that evolving corporate reporting needs are successfully delivered within timescales set.
- Contribute, as required, to facilitate / assist or resolve any system related issues.
- Observe and uphold probity within informatics services.
- Support the development of new technologies
- Regularly produce detailed reports and analysis of data.
- Maintain a high standard of professional behaviour.
- Any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Software and Database, taking into account the grade of the post.
- This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended only to reflect the main responsibilities of the role, and is subject to regular review in consultation with the post holder.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
Person Specification
Technical
Essential
- .Net experience (5 years)
- Sql Server (1 year)
- Documentation
- Tem Member
Desirable
- Mobile App development, MVC, API, Jquery
Person Specification
Technical
Essential
- .Net experience (5 years)
- Sql Server (1 year)
- Documentation
- Tem Member
Desirable
- Mobile App development, MVC, API, Jquery
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).
