Job summary
- Main area
- IT
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6 (subject to AfC review)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 2 years (due to short term funding (secondments considered for internal applicants))
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (plus on call commitment and out of hours work as required)
- Job ref
- 223-SDV-626
- Employer
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shrewsbury Business Park (SBP)
- Town
- Shrewsbury
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Software Developer
NHS AfC: Band 6 (subject to AfC review)
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SaTH) for a methodical and focused individual with experience of structured systems analysis, design, and programming to join the Trust's Development Team as a Software Developer.
The post holder will have proven experience of change management, ideally in relation to clinical system implementation. You will be highly capable of planning and prioritising work, managing competing demands and deadlines and you will have the enthusiasm and drive for results.
You will be required to take a flexible and innovative approach combined with excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills to ensure that the application performs to the requirements of its users and clinicians.
This is an excellent time to join our team as we embark upon the delivery of a digital transformation roadmap across the organisation.
Initially this post is for 2 years, with a possibility of extension.
Main duties of the job
Working as a member of a team, this role has responsibility for developing, testing, and productionising new technologies, programs and interfaces.
The role involves close liaison with all levels of clinical and administrative staff.
This role covers a second-line support responsibility offering both in-hours and out-of-hours support for Trust systems
Working for our organisation
Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Proficient in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel and Visio) and E mail / Internet
- Up to date knowledge of Information Governance standards in relationship to information flows and data collection and retention.
Desirable criteria
- Good presentational skills
- Awareness of NHS digitalisation strategy and direction
- Knowledge of the NHS and Trust’s Digital Transformation and IM&T strategy
- Knowledge and experience of change management strategies and approaches
- Awareness of Trust policies, particularly in relation to Data Protection and Confidentiality & Security.
Experience
Essential criteria
- A good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle.
- Knowledge and experience in the key languages and frameworks: • Visual Basic / C# • .Net / .Net Core • Javascript / JQuery • ASP/VB6 • SQL • Angular framework with SCSS • Lyniate Rhapsody Integration Engine • Restful APIs / Web API’s
- Knowledge, experience and understanding of frontend and backend computing infrastructure such as Windows Server, SQL Server.
- Familiarity with the production of technical documentation to support user requirements, system design.
- Good understanding of configuring Internet Information Service (IIS) and web applications.
Desirable criteria
- Experience designing user interfaces
- Experience of software testing.
- Experience of developing clinical systems
- Knowledge of agile methodologies.
- Previous experience working in a NHS organisation.
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level and / or relevant experience within specialty.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of ongoing personal development in the field of software development.
- Understanding of medical terminology (e.g. SNOMED).
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Matthews
- Job title
- Service Development Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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