Senior Digital Developer - OTDT Product Centre

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT; Filton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in the UK seeks a Senior Digital Developer to develop and deploy digital services and applications aligned with its corporate goals. The role involves maintaining high-quality documentation, researching new technologies, and collaborating with various departments to enhance existing systems. Candidates should be proficient with Oracle APEX and Azure, possess strong problem-solving skills, and enjoy teamwork. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant healthcare services supporting organ donation across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and deploying digital services, application software, and database services.
• Ability to produce and maintain high-quality documentation.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain high-quality documentation for all NHSBT and in-house applications.
• Research emerging technologies, products, and tools.
• Maintain and improve existing applications by gathering requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Oracle APEX

MuleSoft

Azure

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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. You’ll help modernise legacy systems, manage servers both on‑premises and in Azure cloud and contribute to DevOps practices. We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, values teamwork and is passionate about building impactful technology.

About NHS Blood and Transplant

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll 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.