Job summary As a .NET Developer you will play a crucial role in advancing our technological capabilities to support the delivery of high-quality services for patients Northumbria Trust. Working in an Agile development team operating 2 weekly sprints, you will design, develop, test, and maintain innovative software solutions built on the Microsoft .NET framework deploying in to Azure. You will understand how to integrate Healthcare systems using Industry standards like Hl7 and FHIR protocol with integration engines like Mirth 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. To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries. Main duties of the job 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. Develop Healthcare systems integration using message protocols like Hl7 and FHIR. System Analysis and Design: Analyse user requirements and business needs to develop technical specifications for software solutions and design solutions accordingly Assis with architecting scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems that align with organizational objectives. Quality Assurance : Conduct thorough testing of your work and liaise closely with the QA team to build out test scnearios. Help identify and rectify defects, ensuring high-quality and reliable software prior to passing to the QA team. 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. About us 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, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 319-6971658JN Job locations Northumbria Healthcare Manufacturing and Innovation Hub Seaton Delaval Seaton Delaval NE25 0QJ Job description Job responsibilities 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 (MVC/Core) Experience developing 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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 (MVC/Core) Experience developing 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. Person Specification Qualifications / Professional Registration Essential Degree level or equivalent plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate diploma level or equivalent relevant experience. Experience Essential Proven experience of software development in a formal development environment Experience of C# .NET (MVC/Core) Experience developing APIs. Demonstratable experience of writing unit tests Experience working with relational data stores (SQL/NoSQL) and knowledge of how to review/improve query performance. Good level of knowledge around all aspects of .NET development and the wider software development lifecycle, underpinned by theory and professional experience. Desirable Experience of consuming and modifying CI/CD pipelines Experience of developing in a Frontend Framework Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods Person Specification Qualifications / Professional Registration Essential Degree level or equivalent plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate diploma level or equivalent relevant experience. Experience Essential Proven experience of software development in a formal development environment Experience of C# .NET (MVC/Core) Experience developing APIs. Demonstratable experience of writing unit tests Experience working with relational data stores (SQL/NoSQL) and knowledge of how to review/improve query performance. Good level of knowledge around all aspects of .NET development and the wider software development lifecycle, underpinned by theory and professional experience. Desirable Experience of consuming and modifying CI/CD pipelines Experience of developing in a Frontend Framework Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods 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 Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Northumbria Healthcare Manufacturing and Innovation Hub Seaton Delaval Seaton Delaval NE25 0QJ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)