Job summary The Health Informatics Department at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) are looking for an experienced Developer to join our talented team. You will play a key role in the provision and support of our online analytics platform, Healthcare Evaluation Data (HED). This will include the design, development, implementation, support and maintenance of the HED system websites. This post offers a truly unique opportunity for a technically talented developer to help build an innovative product that will inform and empower decision makers across the NHS. Main duties of the job In your role as a developer in the HED Team, you'll get to: Apply your advanced skills in .NET application development and MS SQL Products to tackle compelling technical problems; Collaborate with our business managers, analysts, web developers and data scientists to design and implement developments which benefit the NHS; Develop new skills and work within a close-knit, enthusiastic and highly-effective team with a strong ethos of personal development; Showcase your people and project management skills and experience as you line manage and help mentor junior developers whilst working in sprints; Empower clinical and non-clinical end users across the NHS by responding to technical queries and creating bespoke analytical reports; To find out more about HED see our website at www.hed.nhs.uk. This post would be ideally suited to an experienced developer with significant web application development knowledge. The post holder will be responsible for building and managing the performance of application functions which are both externally and internally facing, to ensure the Trust can meet existing and new national/local requirements for the HED system. Shortlisted applicants will first be invited to a technical competency test to take place at Yardley Court, Edgbaston. The best performing candidates will be invited back for a full interview. This role is based at Yardley Court, Edgbaston & working from home. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-1077367 Job locations Yardley Court 11-13 Frederick Road, Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B15 1JD Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to master's degree level Computer Science or equivalent, relevant post graduate professional qualification or equivalent experience in Desirable Evidence of further professional development. A certificate in using Microsoft Office applications. Microsoft Certified in the use of SQL Server. Experience Essential Demonstrable and significant experience in the following Transact SQL,Microsoft SQL Server Database Design Web Development Substantial experience, in a software design, development and support environment that involves complex computer systems. Experience of analysing and interpreting complex information and presenting it in a simplified manner. Experience of Web technologies e.g.HTML, JavaScript. Demonstrable and significant experience in the use of Visual Studio. Demonstrable experience of working in a response-critical environment where system up-time and availability is paramount. Demonstrable experience of developing applications using ASP.NET C#, MVC, Web Forms and JavaScript. Demonstrable experience of interfacing between systems using messaging standards such as XML orsimil ar. Good working knowledge of XML, XSLT, and JSON. Good appreciation of confidentiality issues and the Data Protection Act. Desirable Experience of handling, analysing, andman ipulating large, complex datasets. Experience in management of others' workloads, including the delegation of jobs. A strong working knowledge of the NHS Data Dictionary and Data Definitions as well as clinical terminology. Demonstrable understanding of NHS care structures and information flows within and between health organisations. Knowledge and understanding of relevant procedures and guidelines around health-related datasets, information sharing and data storage. Knowledge and a strong interest in informatics, analytics and programming, underpinned by significant experience and/or theoretical study. Strong knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policies and initiatives. An understanding of the NHS strategy for Informatics. Additional Criteria Essential Ability to work effectively within a team. Confident, highly motivated, and able to use own initiative. Ability to resolve problems effectively. Significant attention to detail Can share knowledge. Has professional integrity. Ability and willingness to work flexibly and as part of a team. Can demonstrate innovation. A constant self-developer. A natural collaborator. A highly effective communicator Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to master's degree level Computer Science or equivalent, relevant post graduate professional qualification or equivalent experience in Desirable Evidence of further professional development. A certificate in using Microsoft Office applications. Microsoft Certified in the use of SQL Server. Experience Essential Demonstrable and significant experience in the following Transact SQL,Microsoft SQL Server Database Design Web Development Substantial experience, in a software design, development and support environment that involves complex computer systems. Experience of analysing and interpreting complex information and presenting it in a simplified manner. Experience of Web technologies e.g.HTML, JavaScript. Demonstrable and significant experience in the use of Visual Studio. Demonstrable experience of working in a response-critical environment where system up-time and availability is paramount. Demonstrable experience of developing applications using ASP.NET C#, MVC, Web Forms and JavaScript. Demonstrable experience of interfacing between systems using messaging standards such as XML orsimil ar. Good working knowledge of XML, XSLT, and JSON. Good appreciation of confidentiality issues and the Data Protection Act. Desirable Experience of handling, analysing, andman ipulating large, complex datasets. Experience in management of others' workloads, including the delegation of jobs. A strong working knowledge of the NHS Data Dictionary and Data Definitions as well as clinical terminology. Demonstrable understanding of NHS care structures and information flows within and between health organisations. Knowledge and understanding of relevant procedures and guidelines around health-related datasets, information sharing and data storage. Knowledge and a strong interest in informatics, analytics and programming, underpinned by significant experience and/or theoretical study. Strong knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policies and initiatives. An understanding of the NHS strategy for Informatics. Additional Criteria Essential Ability to work effectively within a team. Confident, highly motivated, and able to use own initiative. Ability to resolve problems effectively. Significant attention to detail Can share knowledge. Has professional integrity. Ability and willingness to work flexibly and as part of a team. Can demonstrate innovation. A constant self-developer. A natural collaborator. A highly effective communicator 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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Yardley Court 11-13 Frederick Road, Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B15 1JD Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)