Divisional Senior Applications Programmer

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Job summary

Information Management and Technology Services (IM&T Services) provide support to OUH users as well as to a number of other Health organisations across Oxfordshire.

The Trust values includes delivering compassionate excellence and it was one of the first Trusts in England to be awarded Global Digital Exemplar status due to its strong reputation for delivery and adoption of leading-edge digital capability.

The Neurosciences, Orthopaedic, Trauma,Specialist Surgery, Children's and Neonatal(NOTSSCaN) Division is one of four OUH divisions and boasts a complex and highly diverse portfolio of clinical services. The NOTSSCaN Digital team is a multi-disciplinary, clinically led team responsible for bridging digital and clinical workflows to enhance the delivery of safe and effective care for our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the successful delivery of a 'Digital by Default' Trust. The post holder is required to assist in the development and maintenance of the Trust's EPR (Electronic Patient Record). The role will focus on supporting the operational needs of the NOTSSCaN Division by working with service managers and clinicians to deliver on the Trust Digital Agenda, and develop EPR solutions for the Division.

Support and training will be provided by IM&T (Information and technology teams), however this post will be accountable to the NOTSSCaN Divisional digital team and focus on developments required by this division.

Main duties of the job

Technical support for Division

• Migration of current departmental standalone databases into Cerner Millennium using widget based dynamic interactive pages (M-pages) and associated Millennium functionality eg PowerForms.

• Designing and implementing solutions to match and optimise clinical workflows in line with current standards as defined by the Digital team.
• Partake in planning larger optimisation projects with the relevant clinical teams with the support of the NOTSSCaN digital team.
• Support the delivery of project work in line with development to patient systems both internally and externally
• Attends meetings, which may be held on any of the sites or online, as required.
• To produce data, information, and intelligence using a variety of IT tools and analytical techniques.

• Analyses complex and technical information from a range of sources and presents it in a simplified or suitable form to facilitate decision-making by a variety of audiences comprising senior/department managers, large groups of mixed professions and grades. Some of these could be antagonistic, hostile and resistant to change.
• Facilitates workshops, interviews and meetings with the key staff throughout the Division for the work they lead.
• Undertakes any other duties thatarewithin the general scope of the post, as required by line and senior management.

About us

Organisational

• Provides expert advice in some or all aspects of the programming methods, tools and/or standards used in the organisation.
• Evaluates and reviews programming methods and tools used in the organisation.
• As appropriate undertakes, or arranges for, the training and development of programming staff.
• Be aware of national data standards and definitions and, where applicable, comply with them in relation to the collection, analysis, and reporting of data and information.
• To ensure all work is in line with the relevant Information Governance and Clinical Governance process.

• To negotiate, train and appropriately support teams ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional/Personal

• Undertakes such training or study as may be required to maintain,strengthenor develop skills relevant to the post.

• Demonstrates ability to communicate complex technical information to users, suppliers and others using interpersonal skills,negotiationand persuasion to ensure success.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data protection Act 2018
• To be flexible in ones approach to the role as it develops.
• Ability to take initiative and devise strategies to meet team goals
• Positive attitude with a logical approach

• Well organised
• Calm Temperament
• Attention to detail
• Ability to challenge RA

Job description
Job responsibilities

Professional/Personal

• Undertakes such training or study as may be required to maintain,strengthenor develop skills relevant to the post.

• Demonstrates ability to communicate complex technical information to users, suppliers and others using interpersonal skills,negotiationand persuasion to ensure success.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data protection Act 2018
• To be flexible in ones approach to the role as it develops.
• Ability to take initiative and devise strategies to meet team goals
• Positive attitude with a logical approach

• Well organised
• Calm Temperament
• Attention to detail
• Ability to challenge RA

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training and Experience

Essential

• Study at postgraduate level in relevant subject (i.e. Masters Degree, Postgraduate Diploma)
• . Undergraduate Degree in Computing and Information Technology or allied field, with in-depth experience working in IT Or HND, BCS with experience working in IT at an advanced level. Or . A sound general education with good grades in English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent and further study to 'A' level standard, with experience working in IT to an advanced level (i.e. equivalent to undergraduate degree level study)
• Systems Development Essentials or Equivalent (Practitioner)

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of delivery & adoption of core EPR Clinical Solutions and related Design and Delivery Methods/ Tools as applied to Healthcare
• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification
• In depth knowledge and evidence of practical delivery of large and complex EPR core solutions, covering the end to end workflow required for the solutions to be effectively used by service Front Line End Users

Technical Skills

Essential

• Competent User of all Microsoft Office 365 Components
• Knowledge of the principles of software development and maintenance
• Experience working with any electronic medical record system.
• Working experience in 2 or more of the following: - Relational Databases - SQL (Especially Transact SQL in Microsoft SQL Server) - Javascript - Java - C# - Python - Ruby - XML and related tools - Web services/frameworks - System administration/Performance monitoring

Desirable

• Familiarity and Experience with Solution development in Cerner Millenium
• Proficient in Application Development methods, techniques and standards

Non Technical Skills

Essential

• Excellent communicator both written and oral.
• Enthusiasm, perseverance and a positive attitude
• Excellent personal organisation skills
• Awareness of other healthcare professionals: their roles, and preferred working methods in Operations, Developments, and Projects as they relate to the Clinical Solutions led.
• Good interpersonal and team skills
• Willingness to take responsibility and ability to motivate others
• Proven ability to plan workloads where there are several "unknowns" and to manage the outcomes

Desirable

• Experience leading a team delivering complex IT solutions.
• Staff management qualification/certification.

Behavioural Skills

Essential

• Aligned to the Trust values.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders

Person Specification
Qualifications, Training and Experience

Essential

• Study at postgraduate level in relevant subject (i.e. Masters Degree, Postgraduate Diploma)
• . Undergraduate Degree in Computing and Information Technology or allied field, with in-depth experience working in IT Or HND, BCS with experience working in IT at an advanced level. Or . A sound general education with good grades in English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent and further study to 'A' level standard, with experience working in IT to an advanced level (i.e. equivalent to undergraduate degree level study)
• Systems Development Essentials or Equivalent (Practitioner)

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of delivery & adoption of core EPR Clinical Solutions and related Design and Delivery Methods/ Tools as applied to Healthcare
• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification
• In depth knowledge and evidence of practical delivery of large and complex EPR core solutions, covering the end to end workflow required for the solutions to be effectively used by service Front Line End Users

Technical Skills

Essential

• Competent User of all Microsoft Office 365 Components
• Knowledge of the principles of software development and maintenance
• Experience working with any electronic medical record system.
• Working experience in 2 or more of the following: - Relational Databases - SQL (Especially Transact SQL in Microsoft SQL Server) - Javascript - Java - C# - Python - Ruby - XML and related tools - Web services/frameworks - System administration/Performance monitoring

Desirable

• Familiarity and Experience with Solution development in Cerner Millenium
• Proficient in Application Development methods, techniques and standards

Non Technical Skills

Essential

• Excellent communicator both written and oral.
• Enthusiasm, perseverance and a positive attitude
• Excellent personal organisation skills
• Awareness of other healthcare professionals: their roles, and preferred working methods in Operations, Developments, and Projects as they relate to the Clinical Solutions led.
• Good interpersonal and team skills
• Willingness to take responsibility and ability to motivate others
• Proven ability to plan workloads where there are several "unknowns" and to manage the outcomes

Desirable

• Experience leading a team delivering complex IT solutions.
• Staff management qualification/certification.

Behavioural Skills

Essential

• Aligned to the Trust values.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders

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.
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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. .

Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust
Address

John Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust

Headley Way, Headington,

Oxford

OX3 9DU

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