Application Software Developer

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Application Developer to work within our Application Software Development Team. Digital transformation in healthcare is reshaping how we provide our clinical services, and this role will enable you to directly and positively impact both how we deliver care to our patients and support our staff.

As an experienced Application Developer, you will have experience of working with clients throughout the complete development Lifecycle.

We are looking for someone that can demonstrate Application Development skills in Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL. You will be working in a collaborative and supportive environment within a team of specialist staff and through creative and innovative digital initiatives you will have the opportunity to improve patient outcomes whilst providing real value to healthcare professionals. We offer flexible home working opportunities.

Contact Details: If you require any further information, please contact [e-mail].

The selection process will be a 2 stage process (you will be invited to undertake a test and if successful you will be offered an interview).

Main Duties of the Job

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of the duties and responsibilities of the role.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs, the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted: 03 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 003073

Job locations: HIS, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4QF

Job Description

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Responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

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Experience Essential

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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.

Employer Details

Employer name: Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address: HIS, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4QF

Employer's website: https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/