Job Description

As a .NET Developer at you will play a crucial role in advancing our technological capabilities to support the delivery of high-quality services within Northumbria NHS Trust. Working in an Agile development team operating in sprints, you will design, develop, test, and maintain innovative software solutions built on the .NET framework deploying in to Azure.



You will have experience as a .NET developer and be comfortable to analyse user requirements and business needs individually and then develop technical specifications and the resulting software solution.



You will be part of the wider development team which has grown substantially over the last 3 years. Northumbria is committed to internal development and embracing modern technologies; working at Northumbria offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to contribute directly to the improvement of healthcare services and patient outcomes.



You will play a crucial part in developing sophisticated software solutions that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and security of all our systems. Northumbria Healthcare Trust provides a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where innovation is encouraged and your decisions and actions can see a direct change.

Software Development:

Design, code, and test software applications using the .NET framework, adhering to coding standards and best practices.



Collaborate with other developers and IT professionals to ensure seamless integration of applications and systems.

System Analysis and Design:

Analyse user requirements and business needs to develop technical specifications for software solutions and design solutions accordingly



Assist with architecting scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems that align with organisational objectives.

Quality Assurance :

Conduct thorough testing of your work and liaise closely with the QA team to build out test scenarios. Help identify and rectify defects, ensuring high-quality and reliable software prior to passing to the QA team.



Unit and integration testing play a key role in the implementation of functionality.

Collaboration and Communication:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and system administrators, to understand user needs.



Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and end-users to ensure clarity and transparency throughout the development lifecycle.

Documentation :

Create and maintain appropriate documentation for developed software, including technical diagrams and system documentation.



We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way!



Degree level or equivalent experience along with additional specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate diploma level or equivalent relevant experience



The candidate should have a good level of knowledge around all aspects of .NET development and the wider software development lifecycle, underpinned by theory and professional experience.



The candidate should be capable of analysing existing system with the ability to produce technical architecture and data system specifications.



Proven experience of software development in a formal development environment



Experience of C# .NET



Experience developing RESTful APIs.



Demonstratable experience of writing unit tests



Experience working with relational data stores (SQL/NoSQL) and knowledge of how to review/improve query performance.



Capable of pair-programming with other members of the team.



To lead, inspire and motivate others to high performance by agreeing clear goals and objectives, providing support and guidance and creating opportunities for development.



To contribute to the development of a culture of high engagement, where staff are empowered and entrusted to provide the best services and care for patients.



To promote and facilitate innovation and continuous improvement to deliver better services for service users and patients.



Accountability for the leadership of post holders staff / teams / departments.