Senior Information Systems Developer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated senior developer to join the Information & Performance Department at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves developing and supporting the Trust's Data Warehouse and Business Information systems, including integrating the new EPR, Oracle Health (Cerner). The successful candidate will work mostly from home but attend occasional on-site meetings. A minimum of 5 years' experience in database management and practical MS SQL server experience in a complex NHS organisation is essential.
Essential criteria
- Educated to postgraduate level or equivalent i.e. Masters level qualification plus significant development experience gained in a large HealthCare organization or similar
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification in an ICT related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Substantial, relevant experience in Database Management in a highly complex environment
- Advanced experience of MS SQL server gained over a substantial period of time in a complex organisation, including database administration tools and techniques (programming and administration)
- Report development using web/windows technologies e.g. OLAP
- In depth Knowledge of Business Intelligence, including Analysis Services for a significant period
- Thorough understanding of relational databases.
- Thorough understanding of Data Warehousing.
- MS-SQL server database administration and programming
- Advanced SQL coding (eg ability to write user-defined functions/procedures) with SSIS and within Application.
- Knowledge of SQL Integration Services
- Knowledge of SQL DML for searching and updating SQL databases
- Project Management
- Specialist knowledge of current windows operating systems
- Data analysis tools e.g. Microsoft Business Intelligence/Microsoft Reporting services
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of Database design and maintenance, including the use of indexes and stored procedures.
- Data Academy experience
- Knowledge of SQL DDL for defining and creating database objects
- HTML/XML web development tools
- Able to prioritise effectively and to work to deadlines.
- Can communicate complex technical information to non-IT staff within meetings and peer groups
- Works on own initiative and self-motivated
- Works well as part of a team
- Maintains an active interest in current IT developments
- Flexible approach to work
- Good interpersonal skills
- Reliable/dependable
- Able to train staff to a high level in their area of specialist knowledge
- Able to supervise delivery of projects involving staff from own and other areas, ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met
- Other
- Full UK Driving licence
- Educated to postgraduate level or equivalent i.e. Masters level qualification plus significant development experience gained in a large HealthCare organization or similar
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification in an ICT related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Substantial, relevant experience in Database Management in a highly complex environment
- Advanced experience of MS SQL server gained over a substantial period of time in a complex organisation, including database administration tools and techniques (programming and administration)
- Report development using web/windows technologies e.g. OLAP
- In depth Knowledge of Business Intelligence, including Analysis Services for a significant period
- Thorough understanding of relational databases.
- Thorough understanding of Data Warehousing.
- MS-SQL server database administration and programming
- Advanced SQL coding (eg ability to write user-defined functions/procedures) with SSIS and within Application.
- Knowledge of SQL Integration Services
- Knowledge of SQL DML for searching and updating SQL databases
- Project Management
- Specialist knowledge of current windows operating systems
- Data analysis tools e.g. Microsoft Business Intelligence/Microsoft Reporting services
- Understanding of Database design and maintenance, including the use of indexes and stored procedures.
- Data Academy experience
- Knowledge of SQL DDL for defining and creating database objects
- HTML/XML web development tools
- Able to prioritise effectively and to work to deadlines.
- Can communicate complex technical information to non-IT staff within meetings and peer groups
- Works on own initiative and self-motivated
- Works well as part of a team
- Maintains an active interest in current IT developments
- Flexible approach to work
- Good interpersonal skills
- Reliable/dependable
- Able to train staff to a high level in their area of specialist knowledge
- Able to supervise delivery of projects involving staff from own and other areas, ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met
- Other
- Full UK Driving licence
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 6d ago · Closes in 2d
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) for a highly motivated senior developer in the Information & Performance Department. This is an 18 month fixed term contract.
The successful candidate will be developing and supporting the Trust's Data Warehouse and Business Information systems and ensuring the Trust's new EPR, Oracle Health (Cerner) currently being implemented, will integrate into the Data Warehouse.
This team is a key part of the Information & Performance Department which provides a wide range of operational and performance reports to the Trust through its Business Intelligence systems. You will be mostly working from home but will have to attend the occasional on- site meetings or events.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in database management and practical experience of MS SQL server in a complex NHS organisation. A robust understanding of database concepts and programming techniques is essential. You will have excellent technical skills and knowledge backed up by previous experience of data warehousing. You will have the ability to interpret complex user requirements and translate these into deliverables. Knowledge of Insource's Data Academy and/or experience of Oracle Health (Cerner) would be a great advantage.
Previous applicants need not apply.
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