# Principal Analyst Programmer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/principal-analyst-programmer/4cececa4-a03c-4574-a3d6-30b3fefe1da8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/principal-analyst-programmer/4cececa4-a03c-4574-a3d6-30b3fefe1da8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - **Location:** University Hospital of Wales - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Analyst - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £50,129 - £57,365 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 18 months (Until 31/03/2028 due to funding) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-08T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-25T14:30:45.307Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cardiff/Cardiff/Cardiff_Vale_University_Health_Board/Digital_Transformation/Digital_Transformation-v8254242 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8254242?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://cavuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Principal Analyst Programmer to join the Digital and Health Informatics Directorate at Cardiff and Vale UHB working on a Digital Transformation Project. The Digital directorate are responsible for the full range of hardware and software systems for the UHB. These roles will be part of the Digital Service Transformation team, where the focus is on software development, integration and interoperability. We are looking for individuals who share the core values of the organisation: - We care about the people we serve and the people we work with - We trust one another - We respect each other - We take personal responsibility Our ambition is to build on our leading initiatives and revolutionise the way we work together. That’s why we’re embarking on a programme of unprecedented transformation that will see cutting-edge digital solutions integrated across all our sites and services. Candidates will ideally be enthusiastic and will want to consider moving into a highly changing and challenging environment. In particular we need people with skills and expertise in the following areas: Oracle Databases & PL/SQL Microsoft .NET APIs & RESTful web services Interfacing & integrating multiple systems (e.g. Mirth, Nifi) Real time messaging technologies (e.g. Kafka) Healthcare interoperability standards (i.e. HL7, FHIR) Management of a development team Planning, design, articulation, & development of applications and automated workflows ### Main duties of the job Manage aspects of the development and interoperability process from start to completion. Take responsibility for one or more of the following core UHB IT systems, including the management of enhancements and bug-fixes, system performance and all application specific technical issues: - FHIR Server an API development - Mirth Integration Engine - Kafka - Hospital Patient Administration System - Mental Health and Community System - Oracle Database Represent the interests of the Digital Service Transformation team and technical interests of the UHB on various corporate system user groups. Liaise with suppliers and departments outside D&HI on IT issues. This post is Fixed Term/Secondment until 31/03/2028 due to funding If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. ### Applicant requirements Welsh language skills are desirable ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Systems /API development preferably in .NET and HL7. - Provide support to staff regarding IT development issues. **Desirable** - Database Administration – Oracle, SQL Server, No-SQL. - Knowledge of Spark and Hadoop. - Design using Oracle Designer and IBM Rational Rose. - Knowledge of multi-user operating systems e.g. UNIX, Windows, Linux. ### Experience **Essential** - IT experience, managing all aspects of the systems development life-cycle. - Management within a large complex organisation, of in-house software or API development Systems with responsibility for day to day management of staff involved in systems design, build and testing. - Analysis and logical design of systems specifications and their associated data structures using formal methods. - Lead in physical design and development of a wide variety of small stand-alone and large multi-user systems using client server and web based methodologies. - Management of projects using agile methods. **Desirable** - Experience of NHS systems development, specifically patient centric systems used for Patient and Clinical management. - In depth knowledge of hospital processes related to IT systems. - Comprehensive knowledge of data models within an NHS Health Board. - Aided in the research and development of a large unique information management system, preferably within an NHS environment. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree or equivalent experience **Desirable** - Post Graduate qualification in an I.T. related subject ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Ability to research and evaluate new and emerging information technologies, and issues associated with deployment within the NHS. - High level of inter personal skills, verbal and written. - Management, organisational, and communication skills. - Ability to work as part of a team, or in isolation and to challenging deadlines. - Excellent analytical and logical skills. ## Documents - [jdps - sdmp (pdf, 928.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10567391) - [oh form - ig ffurflen (pdf, 640.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10567093) - [guidance notes for applicants nov25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2843) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1630) - [croeso i fwrdd iechyd prifysgol caerdydd a’r fro (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2422) - [welcome to cardiff and vale university health board (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2421) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.