Digital Services Developer: Sponsorship Available

Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a web developer with strong full stack development skills. Experience in modern web application development (JavaScript driven single-page applications) is needed to join the WebV Systems team, to develop an ever evolving internal Trust electronic patient record (EPR).

The post holder will have the opportunity, once embedded into the team, to work remotely and be provided with Trust equipment to carry out the role. Flexible working coordinated within the team and attractive holiday packages, with plenty of personal development options is available. It is a great opportunity to progress personal skills to further the talent of the team. Other incentives such as lease cars, a pension scheme, staff lottery and bike to work schemes are also available.

Previous applicants need not apply.

 

Main duties of the job

Working with all departments and staff groups within three hospitals, the post holder will join a team of developers committed to providing bespoke software for both clinical and administrative applications to improve patient care and safety.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Building and launching web applications based on original artwork by the design team or independently
  • Writing clean and well-structured code
  • Talking to users and managing support requests
  • Maintaining new and existing web applications
  • Demonstrating a keen eye for detail and excellent standard

The successful candidate will be proficient in:

  • HTML and CSS
  • JavaScript
  • At least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Angular, Vue or similar)
  • At least one server-side language (Intersystems Cache, Node.js, PHP or similar)
  • SQL, database methodologies
  • RESTful Web Services
  • Responsive Design/Development Workflows
  • Rigorous unit testing

The successful candidate will ideally have experience in:

  • Object Databases (SQL)
  • Integrating API’s
  • Interfacing systems

The successful candidate will be:

  • Familiar with Agile development
  • Highly motivated with the ability to pick up new skills quickly
  • Confident and dynamic
  • A team player
  • Willing to undertake any training required to fulfil this role

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in related field or equivalent in work experience
  • Foundational web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
  • Intermediate software engineering (design patterns, best practices)

Desirable

  • Achieved 2:1 or above in degree
  • Web application development related qualification (level 4 or higher)
  • One or more relevant certifications

Occupational Experience and Abilities

Essential

  • Experience developing applications using a modern JavaScript framework (such as React, Angular, Vue or similar)
  • Experience developing applications using a server-side programming language (such as Node.js, PHP or similar)
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience building REST APIs
  • Experience using Git and Github
  • 2 years of experience in a relevant role

Desirable

  • Experience working in an Agile team
  • Experience developing unit tests using JavaScript
  • Experience working with relational databases
  • Experience using development tools such as Webpack, Sass, Postman and others.
  • 3 or more years of experience in a relevant role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 07 July 2025

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.