Full Stack Developer | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a Full Stack Developer to enhance data automation and analytics efforts. You will lead the development of applications transitioning from Excel to modern cloud-based services. The ideal candidate will be proficient in VBA, C#, and SQL Server, working within a culture of creativity and continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team committed to high-quality patient care and innovation.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive workplace promoting equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in developing interactive applications in a cloud environment.
• Proficiency in software development principles emphasizing efficiency and reusability.
• Strong analytical skills for complex information handling and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirement analysis and technical design for complex programs.
• Develop applications to aid decision-making in patient care.
• Monitor risks and ensure data is correctly processed and reported.

Skills

VBA

Power Query

SQL Server

C#

JQuery

CSS

Job description

Overview

The Commercial Informatics Unit is a growing team of Developers and Data Scientists with the remit for innovation in data analytics and visualisation within the NHS. The team’s principles foster creativity and continuous improvement. The role initially focuses on the creation and maintenance of VBA automations and Excel-based systems, with a transition over time to a modern cloud microservices architecture and open source frameworks, libraries, and databases. You will lead in creating interactive and intuitive applications to aid in policy and decision making as well as direct patient care, participating in the design and creation of scalable applications and services using cloud-native technologies and clean, functional code.

Please note that interviews for this position will take place the week commencing 13 October 2025.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex and detailed information analysis of specific projects/reports requiring high levels of concentration.
• Update, maintain, organise, gather and analyse information to predict/meet future organisational and team needs by identifying best professional practice.
• Monitor and track risks, embedding proactive resolution and escalation processes.
• Contribute to the information management of performance, taking a lead for specific projects.
• Provide coordination of and participate in relevant meetings, reporting attendance and providing information, advice and support where requested.
• Ensure that data collected is analysed and reported by the team as appropriate and monitor the processing of data and information.

Context and Organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are proud of our employees across our hospital sites and the commitment to high-quality patient care. The Trust is at the forefront of research and innovation and is recognised as a Pathway to Excellence-designated organisation.

By joining our journey, you will be part of a passionate, talented team and will have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities. The Trust is committed to equality, diversity and human rights principles, promoting fairness, respect, dignity and autonomy as part of the organisation’s core values.

Role Details

As a full stack developer you’ll work with VBA, Power Query and Excel macros to increase automation within financial management. As we move away from heavy reliance on Excel, the focus will gradually shift to microservice-based applications using the Microsoft stack (C#, SQL Server, Razor, JQuery, CSS).

What You Will Do

• Lead requirement analysis, production and review of technical design solutions for large/complex programmes.
• Lead efficient software development with good design, emphasising code reuse, efficiency, and innovative methodologies.
• Apply technical experience to evaluate solutions and maintain technical awareness to advise, analyse and model alternatives.

Please see the attached job description for further details. This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.