Principal Developer

Job overview

North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is seeking a Principal Developer to lead the development of innovative digital solutions that directly support our mission: delivering the right care, at the right time, in the right place—every time. As the technical lead for application development, you’ll set standards, mentor the developer community, and drive continuous improvement, ensuring our digital services are robust, secure, and future-ready.

This role is central to NWAS’s digital transformation, supporting our Digital Strategic Plan. You’ll help deliver outstanding, inclusive care, enable staff through digital innovation, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and partnership working.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

• Lead the design, development, and support of digital solutions using modern technologies and frameworks.
• Define and promote coding standards and best practices across the developer community.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Mentor and support the professional development of the developer team.
• Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with NHS and NWAS standards.
• Oversee the implementation of new technologies, tools, and methodologies, supporting the Trust’s digital roadmap.
• Manage resources, budgets, and third-party relationships to maximise value and ensure service continuity.
• Support business continuity, risk management, and compliance with data protection and information governance.

Shaping the Digital Future

As Principal Developer, you’ll play a key role in delivering the Trust’s digital ambitions, including:

• Building digital foundations and infrastructure for a future-ready, data-driven organisation.
• Supporting intelligent triage, personalised care, and clinician empowerment through digital tools.
• Enabling staff with digital automation, AI, and continuous learning.
• Driving integration with health and social care partners for seamless, responsive care.
• Embedding innovation and data-driven improvement to ensure sustainability and resilience.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.

Key dates;

Assessment Centre: 16.12.2025

Interviews: 19.12.2025