Job summary The Digital Innovation Developer will be responsible for the design, production and delivery of a variety of innovation projects benefiting the trust. The material will be consumed by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust staff, patient groups, and staff from our partners and external organisations. Enabling the development and adoption of Digital Skills in both Acute and Communities sites to drive digital transformation. A key aspect of the role will be mentoring and supporting student placements within the Digital Futures team and to take an active role in the development of a career pipeline within our Digital Innovation provision. Main duties of the job The Digital Innovation team's aim is to develop new and innovative products and solutions to enhance both education & training (including simulation), research outcomes, and service improvement at the Trust. This often includes development of applications, prototypes & packages in a range of technology areas, including XR technologies, artificial intelligence, 360 content creation, app development, 3d scanning & printing, as well as new and emerging tech sectors. In the context of this role this will include primarily working on a collaborative basis with the digital team - providing input on design creation and programming skills to enable the continued creation and development of project outcomes - both internal and external. The Digital Innovation Developer will principally fulfil the following needs: To produce content for the digital innovation lab for a range of different media devices and lead projects as required. To provide technical expertise and advice in the use of digital technology. To develop digital technology solutions for research, education and training across the organisation. To mentor and support student placements within the team. The post holder will apply digital technologies for the benefit of staff, patients and patientfamilies. About us Why Work With Us You'll be joining a friendly and helpful Digital Education team that is committed to delivering the best training experience to our staff. We are fortunate to have experts in all digital training areas including Video Production, Live-streaming, Online Learning and immersive technologies so there are always opportunities to learn new things and develop new skills. The team are always keen to explore new ways of delivering training and we welcome fresh ideas and innovative thinking. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 388-6857908-A&C Job locations CHCP Building Digital Futures Lab 187 Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7FT Job description Job responsibilities Communication and working relationships Closely work with and support the Digital Innovation Lead and the digital innovation team in working towards objectives, project deadlines and innovation outcomes. Liaises with a number of staff groups, potential stakeholders and clients in relationto Digital Innovation across the trust, particularly around XR Technologies. Attend meetings, via MS Teams, internal to the organisation to discuss work andprojects that the digital innovation team is supporting. Day to day contact with a variety of staff, service users and partners. The post holder may be a point of contact for the innovation lab (Digital Futures team), for example a project request comes into the digital futures email inbox. Act as an ambassador for digital innovation and development across the trust. Provides advice, guidance, encouragement and support on the use oftechnology to staff involved in facilitating XR adoption. Planning and organisation Provide direction to Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in thepromotion, understanding, managing, researching, support or application ofdigital interventions and technologies Assist in the development and facilitation of innovation projects by taking andinterpreting briefs from both team lead and interfacing independently withrelevant staff groups. Assist with monitoring project progress and working towards deadlines Attend and contribute to NHSE & South West TEL group sessions on behalf of Trust digitalteam. Maintain, update and prepare devices, prior to going out to departments/staff, toensure smooth rollout of application Maintain own calendar and schedule that compliments and supports the learningtechnologies team. Actively keep abreast of developments within the digital landscape Responsibility and accountability Works alongside the Digital Innovation Lead & digital content teams, withautonomy to work on and complete projects to deadlines that have clearmilestones. Responsible for delivering projects to agreed timescales and supporting otherInnovation projects where required Design, produce, test and deliver effective digital outcomes using industry standard tools (Unreal Engine, Unity, 3D Vista) Provides advice, guidance, encouragement and support on the use oftechnology and created applications to staff involved in utilising products Ensures regular communication with team around workload and any conflictingpriorities Supported by senior members of the team whilst undertaking any additionallearning to support role. Be aware of Trust priorities and help support our vision as the Trust as a digitalhealth trailblazer. Support the development of any apprenticeship roles within the team Policy and service responsibility Makes recommendations to the Digital Education Lead in relation to overarchingservice processes. Requires awareness and understanding of Trust policies and values for interactingand representing digital team within the role. Be respectful and sensitive towards intellectual insight and intellectual propertythat the role may be exposed to working on certain projects and within the R&Daspect of the wider digital team Positively promote the work of the Trust with external clients, stakeholders andpartners Responsible for digital equipment and software licenses used to fulfil the role. Responsibility for finance, equipment and other resources Assist the Digital Education Lead to cost project activity (where applicable) andmake recommendations on equipment, software & technical infrastructure for theservice to remain functional. Responsible for facilitating access and correct operation of digital technologies aspart of the Digital Horizons team. Assist Digital Education Lead in constructing any business cases, supportingdocuments or proposals for introducing new innovation products/hardware Does not have budgetary responsibility. Responsibility for supervision, leadership and management Sensible approach towards recording own work load and work times for manager. The post holder will be will be required to show initiative and ability to makeprogress on projects independently, but with regular catch ups and oversight fromlead. The post holder will be required to support new starters andapprentices joining the team, through skills and knowledge exchange as well assupporting admin tasks. The post holder will be proactive and keen to help shape the future direct andtheme of the digital health service, with genuine opportunity for growth andinnovative thinking. Information technology and administrative duties Looking after own IT and digital equipment Recording working hours, calendar, achievements and outcomes (basic analysis ofthe effectiveness of solutions based on end user evaluations) Looking after software licenses specific for the role & identifying additional toolswhich could improve the service Proficiency of using core digital production software (Unreal Engine, Unity, Xcode, Arduino, etc) Keep abreast of new and emerging digital technology Job description Job responsibilities Communication and working relationships Closely work with and support the Digital Innovation Lead and the digital innovation team in working towards objectives, project deadlines and innovation outcomes. Liaises with a number of staff groups, potential stakeholders and clients in relationto Digital Innovation across the trust, particularly around XR Technologies. Attend meetings, via MS Teams, internal to the organisation to discuss work andprojects that the digital innovation team is supporting. Day to day contact with a variety of staff, service users and partners. The post holder may be a point of contact for the innovation lab (Digital Futures team), for example a project request comes into the digital futures email inbox. Act as an ambassador for digital innovation and development across the trust. Provides advice, guidance, encouragement and support on the use oftechnology to staff involved in facilitating XR adoption. Planning and organisation Provide direction to Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in thepromotion, understanding, managing, researching, support or application ofdigital interventions and technologies Assist in the development and facilitation of innovation projects by taking andinterpreting briefs from both team lead and interfacing independently withrelevant staff groups. Assist with monitoring project progress and working towards deadlines Attend and contribute to NHSE & South West TEL group sessions on behalf of Trust digitalteam. Maintain, update and prepare devices, prior to going out to departments/staff, toensure smooth rollout of application Maintain own calendar and schedule that compliments and supports the learningtechnologies team. Actively keep abreast of developments within the digital landscape Responsibility and accountability Works alongside the Digital Innovation Lead & digital content teams, withautonomy to work on and complete projects to deadlines that have clearmilestones. Responsible for delivering projects to agreed timescales and supporting otherInnovation projects where required Design, produce, test and deliver effective digital outcomes using industry standard tools (Unreal Engine, Unity, 3D Vista) Provides advice, guidance, encouragement and support on the use oftechnology and created applications to staff involved in utilising products Ensures regular communication with team around workload and any conflictingpriorities Supported by senior members of the team whilst undertaking any additionallearning to support role. Be aware of Trust priorities and help support our vision as the Trust as a digitalhealth trailblazer. Support the development of any apprenticeship roles within the team Policy and service responsibility Makes recommendations to the Digital Education Lead in relation to overarchingservice processes. Requires awareness and understanding of Trust policies and values for interactingand representing digital team within the role. Be respectful and sensitive towards intellectual insight and intellectual propertythat the role may be exposed to working on certain projects and within the R&Daspect of the wider digital team Positively promote the work of the Trust with external clients, stakeholders andpartners Responsible for digital equipment and software licenses used to fulfil the role. Responsibility for finance, equipment and other resources Assist the Digital Education Lead to cost project activity (where applicable) andmake recommendations on equipment, software & technical infrastructure for theservice to remain functional. Responsible for facilitating access and correct operation of digital technologies aspart of the Digital Horizons team. Assist Digital Education Lead in constructing any business cases, supportingdocuments or proposals for introducing new innovation products/hardware Does not have budgetary responsibility. Responsibility for supervision, leadership and management Sensible approach towards recording own work load and work times for manager. The post holder will be will be required to show initiative and ability to makeprogress on projects independently, but with regular catch ups and oversight fromlead. The post holder will be required to support new starters andapprentices joining the team, through skills and knowledge exchange as well assupporting admin tasks. The post holder will be proactive and keen to help shape the future direct andtheme of the digital health service, with genuine opportunity for growth andinnovative thinking. Information technology and administrative duties Looking after own IT and digital equipment Recording working hours, calendar, achievements and outcomes (basic analysis ofthe effectiveness of solutions based on end user evaluations) Looking after software licenses specific for the role & identifying additional toolswhich could improve the service Proficiency of using core digital production software (Unreal Engine, Unity, Xcode, Arduino, etc) Keep abreast of new and emerging digital technology Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Foundation Degree level qualification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the use of digital technology in education or healthcare Desirable Experience of developing software and applications within Unity toolset Skills Essential Experience of designing XR training & simulation solutions Desirable Experience managing projects from initial conception through to final delivery Skills Essential Experience of mentoring trainees or student placements Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Foundation Degree level qualification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the use of digital technology in education or healthcare Desirable Experience of developing software and applications within Unity toolset Skills Essential Experience of designing XR training & simulation solutions Desirable Experience managing projects from initial conception through to final delivery Skills Essential Experience of mentoring trainees or student placements 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. 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address CHCP Building Digital Futures Lab 187 Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7FT Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)