Job Description

To design, develop, maintain, and support clinical systems and applications, including the Trust's electronic patient record (EPR) systems, that support patient care and operational efficiency. The role ensures secure, interoperable, and user-friendly solutions aligned with NHS Digital standards.



Career Progression pathways and development opportunities



We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development in conjunction with the BCS membership.



Application Development & Design



Design, build, maintain and support the Trust's electronic patient record (EPR) system.



Undertake full-stack development of ASP.NET web applications, including web-based n-tier applications.



Write code to implement business logic and data models enabling interoperability between applications and databases.



Use innovative approaches to meet goals while considering end-user workflows and experience.



Identify opportunities for automation of manual tasks.



Integration & Interoperability



Develop software and system interfaces to integrate with other NHS systems.



Write complex SQL queries to link data from multiple sources, including sensitive patient data.



Perform SQL Server administrative tasks as needed.



Develop reporting tools and facilitate data extraction for research and audit purposes.



Testing & Quality Assurance



Perform robust testing of developments prior to deployment, ensuring they meet specifications and are fit for purpose.



Define and support acceptance testing, gather feedback from pre-release testers.



Coordinate testing of new developments with appropriate stakeholders.



Release & Maintenance



Participate in product release and post-release activities, including support and subsequent build/release cycles.



Provide day-to-day technical support for clinical applications used within the Trust.



Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes to maintain service delivery.

Flexible working:

As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 8am to 6pm giving you the very best of good work life balance.



The Clinical Systems Team falls within the Digital Services umbrella, empowering technology and process to ensure the customers have the best possible result.

About our locations:

The Clinical Systems team are primarily based at Bethlem but also work across various of sites:



Bethlem Royal Hospital



Bethlem Royal Hospital is based in a beautiful setting in over 200 acres of green space in the London Borough of Bromley, South East London. The hospital has easy access to nearby main roads and have offers free parking. The site is within walking distance from of Eden Park and West Wickham overland stations.



Maudsley Hospital (headquarters)



Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range restaurants.



St Pauls



St Pauls is located within the Bromley area and is less than 10 minutes from the train stations (Bromley South, Bromley North and Shortlands) I



Job Purpose



To design, develop, maintain, and support clinical systems and applications, including the Trust's electronic patient record (EPR) systems, that support patient care and operational efficiency. The role ensures secure, interoperable, and user-friendly solutions aligned with NHS Digital standards.



Job Summary



The Software Developer will design, develop, maintain, and support bespoke applications, system interfaces, and the Trust's electronic patient record (EPR) system to support clinical and administrative functions within the Trust. This includes full-stack development of web-based n-tier applications, integration with other NHS systems, and ensuring interoperability between applications and databases. The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver secure, efficient, and user-friendly solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Application Development & Design



Design, build, maintain and support the Trust's electronic patient record (EPR) system.



Undertake full-stack development of ASP.NET web applications, including web-based n-tier applications.



Write code to implement business logic and data models enabling interoperability between applications and databases.



Use innovative approaches to meet goals while considering end-user workflows and experience.



Identify opportunities for automation of manual tasks.



Integration & Interoperability



Develop software and system interfaces to integrate with other NHS systems.



Write complex SQL queries to link data from multiple sources, including sensitive patient data.



Perform SQL Server administrative tasks as needed.



Develop reporting tools and facilitate data extraction for research and audit purposes.



Testing & Quality Assurance



Perform robust testing of developments prior to deployment, ensuring they meet specifications and are fit for purpose.



Define and support acceptance testing, gather feedback from pre-release testers.



Coordinate testing of new developments with appropriate stakeholders.



Release & Maintenance



Participate in product release and post-release activities, including support and subsequent build/release cycles.



Provide day-to-day technical support for clinical applications used within the Trust.



Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes to maintain service delivery.



Plan and implement requested changes to applications to minimise service interruptions.



Undertake root-cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.



Provide technical assistance to end-users as required.



Participate in system maintenance activities, including security patches, software updates, and configuration changes to ensure stability and compliance.



Documentation & Compliance



Work closely with stakeholders to gather, scope, and document IT and system requirements.



Produce clear documentation including change logs, technical specifications, and user guides.



Present technical information to staff at various levels within the organisation and wider health community.



Maintain version-controlled repositories of reusable code.



Professional Development



Take responsibility for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in agreement with line manager.



Complete all mandatory training required for the role.