Digital change within the NHS is gathering pace and one of the key drivers in delivering change at Dorset County Hospital is the Software Development and Engineering team.

Dorset County Hospital is the principal provider of acute healthcare in West Dorset and is dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care and making a positive impact on our community. As we continue to innovate and transform our services, we are seeking a talented and dynamic Lead Software Developer to join the team and apply their technical skills and experience.

As the Lead Software Developer, you will play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of software applications that drive efficiency, accuracy, and excellence in patient care within the NHS. You will lead a team of skilled developers and work closely with healthcare professionals to create innovative solutions that improve the patient experience.

The team works closely with its partners in the wider Dorset Integrated Care System, and you will have the chance to interact with other development teams, work on joint initiatives, and be part of a thriving professional community.

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services supported by innovative software solutions and make a meaningful impact on the future of healthcare within Dorset.

Main duties of the job

You will have the chance to learn new skills and technologies, to innovate, to get involved in projects large and small, and you'll be encouraged and supported in doing so. In such an environment the opportunities are endless, and you will have the chance to make a significant impact on the outcomes of our patients.

The main duties of the role are:

• Development of a range of software solutions
• Support the development team in solving technical challenges
• Define robust development practices and ensure they are followed by the team
• Product backlog management, refinement, and estimation
• Provide project updates and software demonstrations
• Line management of senior developers
• Curation and maintenance of detailed technical documentation
• Responsible for the ongoing operation of systems developed by the team
• Troubleshoot issues and resolve defects
• Support the implementation and integration of commercial off-the-shelf software and systems
• Actively monitor new developments within the industry
• Create, maintain, and nurture constructive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
• Actively engage with development teams at other trusts and organisations across the Dorset Integrated Care System

About us

At Dorset County Hospital (DCH) we aspire to providing outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them. Our trust strategy is focussed on three strategic goals: People, Place, and Partnership. It signals our intention to truly value our staff. Our people are our most important asset, and we want them to feel valued, welcomed, respected, they belong and matter. We recognise the link between high levels of staff satisfaction and improving patient experience and outcomes.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Dorset County Hospital has a number of employees from overseas delivering high quality services and we recognise the value of diversity in leadership. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented at Board level.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification included in this advertisement.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to masters' degree level or equivalent relevant experience
• Significant experience in a senior/lead developer role

Desirable

• Professional qualification in relevant area (MSCP, BCS, Scrum, ITIL, etc)

Experience

Essential

• 10+ years' professional experience in developing software solutions
• Significant experience of a range software development languages
• Significant experience of a range of data storage platforms and technologies
• Significant experience of software development tools and practices (version control, planning tools, IDEs, CI/CD, etc)
• Significant experience in software architectures and modelling complex domains
• Significant experience in software architectures and modelling complex domains
• Significant experience of integrating systems
• Previous experience at Lead Developer level
• Previous experience at Lead Developer level

Desirable

• Significant experience of a range of testing and validation approaches
• Significant experience of Business Intelligence platforms and architectures
• Significant experience of Business Intelligence platforms and architectures
• Significant experience of developing solutions within healthcare
• Mentoring/line management of Junior Developers

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• In depth knowledge of software development theory and patterns
• In depth knowledge of software architectures
• In depth knowledge of development tools and techniques
• In depth knowledge of development methodologies
• Ability to interpret user requirements and seek clarification where required
• Ability to validate own work through a range of QA techniques
• Ability to develop and maintain a cohesive, high performing team including matrix management of project team members
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally to committees and meetings including computer, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Well-developed negotiating skills with effective interpersonal and influencing skills
• Developed leadership skills
• Ability to challenge
• Ability to present clear and logical reasons for proposals and decisions
• Able to work flexibly and dynamically to meet service needs
• Persistent and skilled at problem solving

Desirable

• Ability to validate own work through a range of QA techniques

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Walks House

South Walks

Dorchester

DT1 1UZ

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