Job summary
Under the management of the Software Development Manager, you will act as a liaison between the business and technical teams, ensuring that the software development process aligns with business needs and objectives.
With support from the Software Development Manager, you will work closely with key stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements, define functional specifications and support the development process from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both business processes and technical solutions, with the ability to communicate complex requirements to technical teams and vice versa. You will also be supporting the eForms Team with user requirement elicitation.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Internal Applicants only - Available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. (With current line manager's agreement). Secondment with the possibility of becoming permanent.
Main duties of the job
* Supporting the eForms team with user requirement gathering, mock up designs and user engagement.
* Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements for software development projects. Will learn, fully understand and be able to exploit the capabilities of the available eForms and workflow solutions.
* Translate business needs into technical requirements and functional specifications.
* Work closely with the development teams to ensure that technical solutions meet business objectives.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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Date posted: 09 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 24 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 216-AH-A7119325
Job locations: Digital & Innovation Services (D&I)
11 Research Way, Plymouth Science Park
Plymouth
PL6 8BT
Job description Job responsibilities
* Define and document user stories, use cases, process flows, and system requirements.
* Perform gap analysis to identify discrepancies between current and future states.
* Facilitate communication between business and technical teams to ensure clarity and alignment throughout the development process.
* Support project management by assisting in the creation of project timelines, identifying risks, and ensuring that deliverables are met on time.
* Provide support to stakeholders by addressing questions, concerns, and feedback during the development lifecycle.
* Help manage the change control process and ensure proper documentation is maintained for all updates.
* Continuously evaluate and suggest process improvements to optimise development workflows.
* The post holder will be expected to work closely with Project Managers or Key Stakeholders to ensure that the business requirements align with project deliverables. With the support of the Software Development Manager to assist in managing expectations and adjusting timelines based on scope changes.
* The post holder will also need to work closely with the Software Development Team to translate business requirements into technical specifications, clarifying requirements, discussing feasibility.
* Working with the Testing and Quality Assurance Team to provide detailed business use cases and functional specifications for testing, addressing questions during test execution, and ensuring that business needs are met during test and quality assurance cycles.
* The post holder will need to possess the ability to work closely with end users and stakeholders to gather requirements, set expectations and provide regular updates on project progress.
* To act as main point of contact between business stakeholders and the Software Development Team. Ensuring stakeholder needs are clearly communicated, documented and agreed.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Level 3 or Higher, or Equivalent Qualification / Demonstratable Experience in Business Analysis
Desirable
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
* Demonstratable experience as a Business Analyst in Software / Low code development or in a similar field.
* Strong understanding of software development Lifecycle.
Desirable
* Previous demonstrable experience in Data Modelling, particularly working for / with a large clinical / hospital setting.
* Demonstratable experience in creating and managing documentation for software solutions.
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
* Good interpersonal skills and presents a professional image.
* Able to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Digital & Innovation Services (D&I)
11 Research Way, Plymouth Science Park
Plymouth
PL6 8BT
Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
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