Applications DeveloperNHS

Job summary

• Builds, tests and maintains bespoke web and mobile applications that streamline how information is processed and shared across the organisation.
• Works with stakeholders to identify opportunities, document expected benefits and deliver reliable, reusable applicationsand services.
• Monitors applications in production, responds to failures and adapts solutions to changing needs.
• Maintains a central library of shared components and documentation so applications are robustandsupportable.
• Supports integration delivery by building and maintaining APIs and integration points, working closely with the Integration & Automation teamwhere required.
• Contributes to AI-enabled workflow enhancements by integrating approved AI servicess andMCPpatternswhere applicable, ensuring safe and compliant implementation.
• Uses AI-assisted development approaches to improve delivery speed and quality, applying a human-in-the-loop model with appropriate governance, code review and testing.

Main duties of the job

• Specialises in application developmentandworks with stakeholders to identifyopportunities for application improvements, automationandAI-assisted workflow enhancements.
• Develops and builds application features from agreed specificationsprimarily using the Trust's core stack (.NET/C#, SQL Server, React,React Native,TypeScript, HTML/CSS/Tailwind).
• Supports the delivery and maintenance of application services (web and mobile), under the direction of the Principal Developer (Applications).
• Supports the delivery and maintenance of SharePoint where required, including workflows, pages/sites and contentupdates.
• Implements releases and environment changes in line withagreedCI/CD processes.
• Develops and runs tests to validate application changes.
• Maintains and supports existing applications.
• Monitors and fixes defects orperformance issueswhere required.
• Builds and maintains documentation to support reliable operations and change control.
• Provides day-to-day coaching and support to junior team membersortrainees, including task guidance, peer review and sharing good practiceacross application development.

Job description

• Develop, enhance, deploy and support secure, accessible and reliable applications, using modern technologies, APIs and AI-enabled solutions, while following agreed development, UI/UX, testing, documentation, monitoring and governance standards.
• Plan and deliver application improvements in collaboration with stakeholders and colleagues, covering requirements, estimation, prioritisation, reporting, risk management, service improvement, knowledge sharing, coaching and continuous professional development.

Please see the full Job Description for further details about the role and its requirements.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications