Software Developer

Job summary We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, passionate and highly motivated Software Developer to join our Software Development Team. The role is vital in supporting the continued maintenance and future development of both clinical and business systems to meet the organisations digital transformation, strategic, and tactical objectives. Successful candidates will also be expected to support the Senior Software Developer and Software Development Team Manager with the management of the areas identified above in relation to all D&I projects undertaken within the Plymouth and Devon Healthcare community. The role is specialised in nature and the post holder is expected to be knowledgeable and skilled in Information Systems Design and Development. The ideal applicant should have the ability to work unsupervised with a willingness to learn new technologies, and existing system functionality in a short time frame. The applicant must also have excellent working proven knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C# , Angular, Tailwind and / or other similar frameworks. ***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.*** Main duties of the job To advise and support the team with the delivery of clinical and business systems and automated process workflow to support operational activities of University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. To develop new and existing information systems in line with the team's agreed coding standards to assure production of a quality product that meets the DSB0129 Clinical Risk Management standard. Keep abreast of new technologies and frameworks by undertaking research and development that can be shared with colleagues and the Software Development Manager to improve performance and quality of development activities and contribute to future business plans for the D&I department. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you into contact with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Details Date posted 06 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Home or remote working, Compressed hours Reference number 216-LT-CO8148064 Job locations Digital & Innovation Services (D&I), University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust 11 Research Way, Plymouth Science Park Plymouth PL6 8BT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Document code consistently throughout the development process. To acquire and maintain a knowledge of the database structures within the systems developed by the in-house teams. Once experienced within the team, there is an expectation to assist and support the coordination of the work of new staff, providing training in the tools and methodologies used within the team and the wider D&I department. To produce reports and technical schematics as Directed by the Software Development Manager as required. To undertake other duties as designated by the Software Development Team Manager and the Senior Software Developers. The post holder will have to communicate complex information relating to D&I software or complex and specialist clinical systems to staff of varying levels of ability as well as liaise with third party suppliers and organisations on complicated technical matters. The post holder will also need to interpret end user requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria and mock ups and translate these into working software functions, modules, and applications. Participation in weekly SCRUM meetings is expected, requiring that the post holder can update colleagues on their work in a concise and clear manner whilst listening to and supporting their peers in doing the same. Maintaining good relationships with end users is essential to the Agile methodology which the team have adopted despite sometimes needing difficult conversations where stakeholder expectations are unable to be met. The post holder will also work with sensitive, sometimes patient identifiable, data whilst developing or supporting information systems. The post holder will be expected to undertake on-going personal training and development to support relevant skills and experience in evolving software development frameworks and technologies. Upgrades and maintenance sometimes require working outside of normal working hours. For further information please see attached job description Job responsibilities Document code consistently throughout the development process. To acquire and maintain a knowledge of the database structures within the systems developed by the in-house teams. Once experienced within the team, there is an expectation to assist and support the coordination of the work of new staff, providing training in the tools and methodologies used within the team and the wider D&I department. To produce reports and technical schematics as Directed by the Software Development Manager as required. To undertake other duties as designated by the Software Development Team Manager and the Senior Software Developers. The post holder will have to communicate complex information relating to D&I software or complex and specialist clinical systems to staff of varying levels of ability as well as liaise with third party suppliers and organisations on complicated technical matters. The post holder will also need to interpret end user requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria and mock ups and translate these into working software functions, modules, and applications. Participation in weekly SCRUM meetings is expected, requiring that the post holder can update colleagues on their work in a concise and clear manner whilst listening to and supporting their peers in doing the same. Maintaining good relationships with end users is essential to the Agile methodology which the team have adopted despite sometimes needing difficult conversations where stakeholder expectations are unable to be met. The post holder will also work with sensitive, sometimes patient identifiable, data whilst developing or supporting information systems. The post holder will be expected to undertake on-going personal training and development to support relevant skills and experience in evolving software development frameworks and technologies. Upgrades and maintenance sometimes require working outside of normal working hours. For further information please see attached job description