Senior Digital Developer - OTDT Product Centre

Job summary

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work, or you are already employed by the NHS and would transfer to the pay point at the top of Band 7.

Are you a Digital Developer looking to apply your skills in a role that truly makes a difference? NHS Blood and Transplant has an exciting opportunity to join our in-house development team in a supportive, inclusive environment where innovation and collaboration are valued. for Senior Digital Developer to join our in-house development team working in a friendly and progressive environment.

This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, like Oracle APEX and MuleSoft, contributing to systems that support organ and tissue donation and transplantation across the UK. Youll help modernise legacy systems, manage servers both on-premises and in Azure cloud and contribute to DevOps practices. Were looking for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, values teamwork and is passionate about building impactful technology.

With flexible hybrid working and a culture that champions diversity, learning and personal growth, this is a meaningful career opportunity for developers who want to build systems that matter.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Digital Developer, you will develop and deploy world-class Digital services, application software and database services according to NHSBT corporate business plan using the most appropriate tools and technologies from those approved by the Head of OTDT Product Centre. Your responsibilities will include:

Produce and maintain high-quality documentation for all NHSBT and in-house applications.

Research emerging technologies, products, and tools, highlighting opportunities and advantages to the Head of OTDT PC and wider team.

Maintain and improve existing applications by gathering requirements, identifying enhancements, and facilitating workshops.

Support the Head of OTDT PC in developing NHSBTs digital and development strategy, aligned with organisational goals and values.

Promote analytical and technical skill development through training and guidance for OTDT PC and NHSBT staff.

Advise on and support procurement, implementation, and management of third-party systems, working with suppliers to ensure effective integration with NHSBT systems.

Collaborate with the Business Intelligence and Data Management Department to deliver software, database solutions, and technical support.

You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.