Software and Data Engineer

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

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Job overview

We are seeking experienced individuals with talent, expertise, and ambition in software engineering. We can offer the opportunity to work on innovative solutions that will transform scientific research and healthcare delivery in the NHS.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Thames Valley and Surrey (TVS) Secure Data Environment (SDE) Programme hosted by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. They will contribute to the design and implementation of systems for data acquisition, integration, and analysis across a wide range of clinical systems and settings for this important national programme.

The tools and services they deliver will have a significant impact on the delivery of this programme. Working with academic and NHS colleagues across the Thames Valley and Surrey region, the post holders will have the satisfaction of seeing their software in use: improving patient care and supporting cutting edge research.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will make significant, expert contributions in a range of digital areas, including systems, applications and information interpretation, resolve a range of highly complex software engineering issues , take individual responsibility for strategic contributions and planning in a range of specialised areas and design, develop and adapt complex software solutions.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details. Please contact Gail Roadknight, Senior Programme Manager for additional information.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of software engineering acquired through a combination of specialist training and relevant study (e.g. computer science, software engineering, mathematics) to Master's degree or equivalent level.
• Extensive, relevant professional experience may be considered against the requirement for a degree in computer science or a related discipline (the expectation of professional, technical competence is at least that associated with a degree level education in this subject).

Experience

• Good understanding of data models, data structures, and data formats, including JSON, SQL, and XML.
• Experience of working with sensitive or confidential data, such as financial information or patient records.

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and, of course, our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

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Domestic / catering / portering services at the John Radcliffe Hospital are provided by Mitie.

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