• Job Description

  Req#: M9990-26-0076?language=en&page=180&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Trainee Information Systems (TIS) Programme supports and develops a range of products and services that help users manage the administration of NHS trainees and learners who are supported by NHS England, such as postgraduate doctors in training, often called junior doctors.

  We are expanding our multi-disciplinary product teams and embracing user-centred design within the context of the Government Digital Service Standard.

  We are looking for an experienced software developer familiar with a range of digital / web services and solutions, ideally where open source and cloud technologies have applied agile development methods. They will work independently and in the team, with a high degree of proactively and adaptability to changing circumstances and demands.

  The post holder will be an excellent communicator and an experienced developer who has managed and supported staff within an agile environment focused on delivery. They will be confident in working with users and using a variety of development tools and techniques and be committed to quality and continuous improvement.

  TIS is a national team and although we have two "hubs" in London and Manchester, you can base yourself from any NHS England office across the country subject to approval.

  Main duties of the job

  In addition to being an experienced and proficient Java software developer, the Lead Developer will provide a leadership role for a group of developers in the team and act at the technical lead, ensuring that there is a continuous focus on the delivery of high quality and innovative products and services, alongside a high level of productivity and alignment with the end user's expectations.

  The post holder will lead and work with a team of developers who will produce innovative and high-quality software applications, products and services using languages and technology such as Angular, Java, MySQL and Elasticsearch all within an agile environment that is highly user-centric.

  About us

  Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.

  Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

  We lead the NHS in England by:

  • Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities
  • Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential
  • Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
  • Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
  • Delivering value for money

  Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.

  If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.

  Details

  Date posted

  10 February 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8b

  Salary

  £64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum (exclusive of London weighting)

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  8 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  990-PPL-19022-E

  Job locations

  Any NHS England office

  Nationally

  E14 5EA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Secondments

  Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

  You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

  Please note that the reason for the fixed term of this contract is due to a short term vacancy.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Secondments

  Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

  You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

  Please note that the reason for the fixed term of this contract is due to a short term vacancy.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experienced software developer familiar with a range of digital / web services and solutions, ideally where open source and cloud technologies have applied agile development methods
  • Experienced in a leadership role for a team of developers and acting as the technical lead
  • Experienced developer who has managed and supported staff within an agile environment focused on delivery

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Knowledge and skills in high-quality software applications, products and services using languages and technology such as Angular, Java, MySQL and Elasticsearch all within an agile environment that is highly user-centric

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experienced software developer familiar with a range of digital / web services and solutions, ideally where open source and cloud technologies have applied agile development methods
  • Experienced in a leadership role for a team of developers and acting as the technical lead
  • Experienced developer who has managed and supported staff within an agile environment focused on delivery

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Knowledge and skills in high-quality software applications, products and services using languages and technology such as Angular, Java, MySQL and Elasticsearch all within an agile environment that is highly user-centric

  Employer details

  Employer name

  NHS England

  Address

  Any NHS England office

  Nationally

  E14 5EA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  NHS England

  Address

  Any NHS England office

  Nationally

  E14 5EA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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