Junior Developer

Are you an experienced developer or have a keen interest in development work and looking for an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of digital change in healthcare? Look no further! We are a rapidly expanding team currently seeking a Junior Developer to join our growing and innovative team at an acute hospital within the NHS. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to drive digital transformation within our healthcare system and improve patient outcomes. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with clinical and non-clinical staff to identify areas for improvement, implement digital solutions, and provide ongoing training and support. If you are passionate about improving patient care through innovation and have a strong background in healthcare and technology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position.

Digital change within the NHS is gathering pace, and a key pillar in delivering change at Dorset County Hospital is the Software Development team. The team work closely with clinicians and operational teams and use their detailed domain knowledge to develop meaningful solutions that support the organisation in realising its digital ambitions.

The technologies used by the team are diverse, and the post holder should be prepared to use the right tool for the job. The type of skills relevant to the role are (but not limited to) … JavaScript, React, .NET / C#, Java, SQL, NoSQL, PowerShell, Azure, DevOps, Git, Power BI, Automated Testing, Kanban/Scrum.

The work of the team is broad and varied, and in an ever-changing healthcare landscape a pragmatic and flexible attitude is essential. The team supports many disciplines – clinical systems, business intelligence, operational systems, integration, support, infrastructure, and more. The post holder will get involved in all areas of the team’s work, and continuously inspect, adapt, and evolve.

The post holder will be required to learn new skills, to innovate, to get involved in projects large and small, and contribute to the future direction of the team and how it operates.

At Dorset County Hospital (DCH) we aspire to providing outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them. Our trust strategy is focussed on three strategic goals: People, Place, and Partnership. It signals our intention to truly value our staff. Our people are our most important asset, and we want them to feel valued, welcomed, respected, they belong and matter. We recognise the link between high levels of staff satisfaction and improving patient experience and outcomes.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Dorset County Hospital has a number of employees from overseas delivering high quality services and we recognise the value of diversity in leadership. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented at Board level.

Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification included in this advertisement.