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Job requirements
Essential
33 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Significant experience in administrative systems
- Experience
Significant experience of administration and office routines
- Experience
Experience of troubleshooting and problem solving
- Experience
Experience of analysing and presenting data
- Skills / Competencies
Effective communication skills – verbal, written, presentational and interpersonal
- Skills / Competencies
Well presented, flexible, positive, resilient, methodical, team player
- Skills / Competencies
Able to participate in the production of clinical business requirements and high level design deliverables
- Skills / Competencies
Proven problem solving approach to live issue resolution
- Skills / Competencies
Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly
- Skills / Competencies
Able to extract information and analyse trends
- Skills / Competencies
Excellent attention to detail
- Skills / Competencies
Good problem solving skills
- Skills / Competencies
Ability to deal with people and difficult situations
- Skills / Competencies
Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Skills / Competencies
Demonstrates an organised approach to work
- Skills / Competencies
Ability to work on own initiative
- Skills / Competencies
Maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Skills / Competencies
Trustworthy, reliable and conscientious
- Skills / Competencies
Project a professional image
- Skills / Competencies
There is a frequent requirement to use VDU equipment more or less continuously on most days
- Skills / Competencies
Car owner & user (post holder will be required to work across NWAS footprint at short notice)
- Values and Behaviours
Flexible approach to working and requirement to work unsociable hours in line with the needs of the service
- Values and Behaviours
Working together – demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
- Values and Behaviours
Being at our best – professional and adaptable and takes pride in work
- Values and Behaviours
Making a difference – act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone
- Qualification and Knowledge
GCSE grade 4-9 in English Literature or Language and in Mathematics or equivalent qualifications
- Qualification and Knowledge
Knowledge acquired to diploma level or equivalent
- Qualification and Knowledge
Computing or IT qualification
- Qualification and Knowledge
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Qualification and Knowledge
Knowledge of SQL
- Qualification and Knowledge
Knowledge of development languages e.g. HTML, C#, PHP and/or Javascript
- Qualification and Knowledge
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Applications
- Qualification and Knowledge
Able to operate all equipment safely and in accordance with Trust policy, procedures and protocols
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated Developer to support the design, development and ongoing improvement of in-house digital applications that underpin critical clinical services. You will work closely with clinicians, managers and senior developers to deliver high quality, user-focused solutions that make a real difference to patient care.
Main duties of the job
- Support the development and enhancement of applications and reports
- Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into solutions
- Perform database queries and data analysis to support service delivery assist with testing, release and change control processes
- Provide training and support to system users
- Investigate and resolve system issues and improve application quality
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Knowledge of SQL and development languages (e.g. C#, JavaScript, HTML)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines • Good communication and teamwork skills
- Experience of working with data and systems in a professional environment
Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.
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This advert is for Developer with North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Bolton, England. It is listed as a Developer role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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