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

• Write, amend, refactor and document applicationcodeusing modern tooling and technologies, such as. NET (C#), SQL Server, React, React Native, TypeScript, HTML,CSS, Tailwind,Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint,IIS and Azure services.
• Operate and maintain applications in productionandact as first-line support for application issues.
• Apply modern UI/UX principlesto deliver usable, accessible and responsive application solutions.
• Build and maintain front-end features that followapproved patterns such as theNHS Design SystemandMPFT Design System.
• Contribute to and maintain ashared component library, including documentation, examples, and versioning to encourage consistent use across applications.
• Helpassessrequirements,document solutions and benefits, and prepare specifications.
• Work with stakeholders toidentifyservice improvement opportunities thatimproveapplicationfeatures.
• Quickly assess feasibility of new opportunities and feed into prioritisation.
• Follow agreed standards and methodsandwork with colleagues to undertake code reviews.
• Keep skills current,track technology changes, propose improvements and contribute to modern, well-engineered solutions.
• Apply security controls and handle information safely. Help identify risks and mitigations,including secure codingand governanceand escalate concerns appropriately.
• Support and maintain live applications. Troubleshoot using modern toolsanddeploy releases via agreed CI/CD processes.
• Estimate own effort and contribute to planning,followingthe agreed delivery methodology.
• Produce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), run-books and user-facing guidance, supporting adoption/training where required.
• Support CAB activities by collating, tracking and presenting evidence for assurancewhere required.
• Prepare project plans and status reports in line with internalprocessesfor assigned workstreams.
• Work closely with the Principal Developer (Applications) on features, deployment schedules, service impacts and expected benefits.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and project teams.
• Track delivery against targets, flag issues early and help adjust plansto retain quality and to meetrequired timeframes.
• Contribute to reliable day-to-day operations of the application portfolio and supporting services.
• Grow capability to deliver changes of increasing complexity with greater autonomy over time and support knowledge sharing within the team.
• Support the delivery and maintenance of APIs,working closely with the Integration & Automation teamwhere required.
• Carry out routine monitoring of applications(availability, errorsandperformance), escalating issues and contributing to incident/problem resolution activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation for applications to support reliable operations.
• Use AI-assisted development techniques to accelerate delivery and improve quality, while maintaining human oversight through peer review, testing, documentation and governance.
• Deliver AI-enabled application features using approved AI servicesandMCPpatterns, ensuring traceability, safe handling of information, and compliance with governance, security and clinical safety requirements.
• Provide day-to-day coaching and support to junior team membersortrainees, including task guidance, peer review and sharing good practice across application development.

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