Job Description

We are seeking experienced individuals with talent, expertise, and ambition in software engineering. We can offer the opportunity to work on innovative solutions that will transform scientific research and healthcare delivery in the NHS.
The successful candidate will work as part of the Thames Valley and Surrey (TVS) Secure Data Environment (SDE) Programme hosted by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). They will contribute to the design and implementation of systems for data acquisition, integration, and analysis across a wide range of clinical systems and settings for this important national programme.
The tools and services they deliver will have a significant impact on the delivery of this programme. Working with academic and NHS colleagues across the Thames Valley and Surrey region, the post holders will have the satisfaction of seeing their software in use: improving patient care and supporting cutting-edge research.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will make significant, expert contributions in a range of digital areas, including systems, applications and information interpretation, resolve a range of highly complex software engineering issues, take individual responsibility for strategic contributions and planning in a range of specialised areas and design, develop and adapt complex software solutions.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Details
Date posted
16 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year per annum / pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
Reference number
321-CORP-7640911-B8a
Job locations
Old Road Campus
Oxford
OX3 7LE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details. Please contact Gail Roadknight, Senior Programme Manager for additional information. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details. Please contact Gail Roadknight, Senior Programme Manager for additional information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• In-depth knowledge of software engineering acquired through a combination of specialist training and relevant study (eg computer science, software engineering, mathematics) to Master's degree or equivalent level.

Desirable

• Extensive, relevant professional experience may be considered against the requirement for a degree in computer science or a related discipline (the expectation of professional, technical competence is at least that associated with a degree level education in this subject).

Experience
Essential

• Strong skills in relevant programming languages and frameworks, including either JavaScript and Angular/React or Spring, Java EE, Grails, Micronaut or similar, with some exposure to Python.
• Good understanding of data models, data structures, and data formats, including JSON, SQL, and XML.

Desirable

• Experience of working with sensitive or confidential data, such as financial information or patient records

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• In-depth knowledge of software engineering acquired through a combination of specialist training and relevant study (eg computer science, software engineering, mathematics) to Master's degree or equivalent level.

Desirable

• Extensive, relevant professional experience may be considered against the requirement for a degree in computer science or a related discipline (the expectation of professional, technical competence is at least that associated with a degree level education in this subject).

Experience
Essential

• Strong skills in relevant programming languages and frameworks, including either JavaScript and Angular/React or Spring, Java EE, Grails, Micronaut or similar, with some exposure to Python.
• Good understanding of data models, data structures, and data formats, including JSON, SQL, and XML.

Desirable

• Experience of working with sensitive or confidential data, such as financial information or patient records

Skills Required