Developer

at  NHS Business Services Authority

NHSBSA Digital directive has a number of IT services that it develops and supports, both digital and classic in nature.
As a Developer your role is to provide a specialist development experience and knowledge across a range of IT skills underpinned by theory to actively develop new services and will include some or all of the following activities:
Software Design and Development,
2nd/3rd Line support
Manual and automated Testing,
Cloud deployment platforms and techniques,
Database design,
Implementation and support
Continuous improvement and lifecycle management
What do we offer ?
27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
Flexi time
Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely)
Career development
Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
Excellent pension
NHS Car lease scheme
Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!
Specialist skills
Evaluating, analysing, and interpreting complex information and requirements to inform development of applications and services.
Applying appropriate methods and procedures for the full development lifecycle in accordance with standards and customer needs.
Designing, developing and delivering features and benefits for new and existing services.
Oversees effective running of bespoke services, 3 rd party applications and configurable of the shelf products (CoTS) and services, providing advice and guidance to support resolution of problems and major incidents.
Using incident, problem, request and change management processes and systems to support the successful implementation of system enhancements and fault resolutions.
Implementing standards and policies, pro-actively identifying and proposing improvements or enhancement.
Proactively engaging to support the on-going development of your own skills and knowledge.
Communicating complex information effectively across a variety of people and levels of understanding, to influence, negotiate and secure value based outcomes.
Planning your own work to achieve agreed objectives, prioritising multiple and conflicting deliverables, escalating as appropriate.
Leading, participating and contributing to quality assurance reviews of work through a variety of approaches.
Regularly horizon scans to keep abreast of new and emerging technologies and standards to support innovative and creative delivery of business objectives.
Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.
We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we take pride in being part of something so meaningful, that touches millions of lives.
 Just as we design our services around the needs of our customers, we place our people at the heart of our organisation. That’s why when you join us, you’ll be empowered and given the right support to help your career grow.
 As one of the UK’s Best Big Companies to work for, we’re all connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.
We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every voice is heard, and every colleague is supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, so when you join us, you can connect with our Lived Experience Networks who help us to bring our authentic selves to work.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and circumstances. We are committed and proud to be a flexible employer and will endeavour to offer a working pattern that suits you wherever possible, whether that be hybrid working, flexible hours, job sharing and more.
Ready to join us on our journey to be a catalyst for better health? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you.
We are people connected to care.
In this role, you are accountable for
Specialist skills
Evaluating, analysing, and interpreting complex information and requirements to inform development of applications and services, providing options to support a range of solutions.
Applying appropriate methods and procedures throughout the full development lifecycle in accordance with IT standards and customer requirements.
Designing, developing and delivering features and benefits for new and existing services that provide business value.
Oversees effective running of bespoke services, third-party applications and configurable of the shelf products (CoTS) and services, providing advice and guidance to other teams to support resolution of problems and major incidents.
Using incident, problem, request and change management processes and systems to support the successful implementation of system enhancements and fault resolutions, in a timely manner.
Implementing standards and policies, pro-actively identifying and proposing improvements or enhancements to meet changing needs.
Proactively engaging in conversations to support the on-going development and maintenance of your own skills and knowledge, including attending relevant Communities of Practice.
Communicating complex information effectively across a wide range of people and levels of understanding, including both technical and non-technical audiences, to influence, negotiate and secure value based outcomes for the delivery of services.
Planning your own work to achieve agreed objectives, prioritising multiple and sometimes conflicting deliverables, escalating as appropriate, any issues which may impact deadlines.
Leading, participating and contributing to quality assurance reviews of your and others work through a variety of approaches such as peer review, learning logs, and engaging in appropriate communities of practice.
Regularly horizon scans to keep abreast of new and emerging technologies and standards to support innovative and creative delivery of business objectives.
Staff
Support relevant recruitment and selection in line with organisational processes.
Mentor and coach other team members, and apprentices to enable the on-going personal development and growth of skills within the team.
Co-ordinates work other team members in line with agreed delivery of services
Financial Management
Maintain an awareness of financial and personal implications in the use of a range of resources.
Contribute to and prepare proposals for change including producing necessary estimates, mandates and business cases within the technology department.
Relationship Management
Identifying opportunities and engaging in partnership working with other individuals, groups and agencies.
Effectively engage and collaborate across multiple disciplines to ensure consistent approaches, methods, standards, and patterns are holistically applied.
Information Management
Maintaining an awareness of agreed service levels, KPI’s and standards within team, reviewing own performance and adapt own approach to maximise the delivery to support and meet agreed standards.
Monitoring and reporting on a number of areas including agreed service levels, KPI’s and standards within team, generating reports to agreed frequency, methods and processes

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