Lead Developer

at  NHS England

The Trainee Information Systems (TIS) Programme supports and develops a range of products and services that help users manage the administration of NHS trainees and learners who are supported by NHS England, such as postgraduate doctors in training, often called junior doctors.
We are expanding our multi-disciplinary product teams and embracing user-centred design within the context of the Government Digital Service Standard.
We are looking for an experienced software developer familiar with a range of digital / web services and solutions, ideally where open source and cloud technologies have applied agile development methods. They will work independently and in the team, with a high degree of proactively and adaptability to changing circumstances and demands.
The post holder will be an excellent communicator and an experienced developer who has managed and supported staff within an agile environment focused on delivery. They will be confident in working with users and using a variety of development tools and techniques and be committed to quality and continuous improvement.
TIS is a national team and although we have two “hubs” in London and Manchester, you can base yourself from any NHS England office across the country subject to approval.
In addition to being an experienced and proficient Java software developer, the Lead Developer will provide a leadership role for a group of developers in the team and act at the technical lead, ensuring that there is a continuous focus on the delivery of high quality and innovative products and services, alongside a high level of productivity and alignment with the end user’s expectations.
The post holder will lead and work with a team of developers who will produce innovative and high-quality software applications, products and services using languages and technology such as Angular, Java, MySQL and Elasticsearch all within an agile environment that is highly user-centric.
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website .
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents

Please refer the Job description for details