Job overview

NHSBSA Digital directive has a number of IT services that it develops and supports, both digital and classic in nature.

As a Developer your role is to provide a specialist development experience and knowledge across a range of IT skills underpinned by theory to actively develop new services and will include some or all of the following activities:

• Software Design and Development,
• 2nd/3rd Line support
• Manual and automated Testing,
• Cloud deployment platforms and techniques,
• Database design,
• Implementation and support
• Continuous improvement and lifecycle management

What do we offer?

• 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
• Flexi time
• Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely)
• Career development
• Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
• Excellent pension
• NHS Car lease scheme
• Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!

Main duties of the job

Specialist skills

• Evaluating, analysing, and interpreting complex information and requirements to inform development of applications and services.
• Applying appropriate methods and procedures for the full development lifecycle in accordance with standards and customer needs.
• Designing, developing and delivering features and benefits for new and existing services.
• Oversees effective running of bespoke services, 3rd party applications and configurable of the shelf products (CoTS) and services, providing advice and guidance to support resolution of problems and major incidents.
• Using incident, problem, request and change management processes and systems to support the successful implementation of system enhancements and fault resolutions.
• Implementing standards and policies, pro-actively identifying and proposing improvements or enhancement.
• Proactively engaging to support the on-going development of your own skills and knowledge.
• Communicating complex information effectively across a variety of people and levels of understanding, to influence, negotiate and secure value based outcomes.
• Planning your own work to achieve agreed objectives, prioritising multiple and conflicting deliverables, escalating as appropriate.
• Leading, participating and contributing to quality assurance reviews of work through a variety of approaches.
• Regularly horizon scans to keep abreast of new and emerging technologies and standards to support innovative and creative delivery of business objectives.

Working for our organisation

Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters. 

We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we take pride in being part of something so meaningful, that touches millions of lives.

 Just as we design our services around the needs of our customers, we place our people at the heart of our organisation. That’s why when you join us, you’ll be empowered and given the right support to help your career grow.

 As one of the UK’s Best Big Companies to work for, we’re all connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.

We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every voice is heard, and every colleague is supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, so when you join us, you can connect with our Lived Experience Networks who help us to bring our authentic selves to work.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and circumstances. We are committed and proud to be a flexible employer and will endeavour to offer a working pattern that suits you wherever possible, whether that be hybrid working, flexible hours, job sharing and more.   

Ready to join us on our journey to be a catalyst for better health? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you. 

We are people connected to care.