• Job Description

  Req#: E0111-25-0032?language=en&page=108&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are a company that specialises in running hospital laboratories across the UK. We are looking for talented developers to extend a next-generation laboratory results system that will record patients test results and make it easier for doctors to get to the information that matters.

  Tech stack

  C#.Net Core, Kubernetes (AKS), VueJS. Deployed in Azure Devops (CI/CD). Azure SQL database.

  Where will you work?

  This is a hybrid role based in London. We use Teams for meetings and instant messaging. Our head office is a brand-new laboratory near Kings Cross. Its one of the biggest diagnostic labs in Europe with advanced robotic systems and high spec lab facilities covering everything from blood sciences to genetic testing. We may ask that you visit our labs to understand what we do, but that's not often.

  What are we doing?

  Hospital lab systems haven't evolved much in many decades, so there is enormous scope to innovate in this area. We have built a solid web platform deploying to Kubernetes services in Azure. The system has been running the labs for multiple hospitals across London for a few years. It connects up to the machines that run our blood tests and to the hospital systems to send results to patients. Now we need experienced in-house developers to take it to the next level. You will join a team with three developers, an IT operations team, and many experienced scientists.

  Main duties of the job

  You will be a well-rounded developer with some experience of front end and back end. We understand that nobody can be an expert in everything, but you should have some familiarity with the full stack. You should be the kind of person that likes to take ownership of your system, and actively looks for ways to improve things, including monitoring solutions and updates.

  You should be able to write your code clearly and in a way that is easy for other developers to support and extend.

  About us

  Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a demonstrable track record of medical services across the world. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company that has grown to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers, specialising in pathology, radiology and primary care medical centres. We have operations in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand.

  Sonic Healthcare UK encompasses the two main entities in the UK, The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL is a partnership between The Doctors Laboratory (TDL), Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). HSL was formed to provide pathology services to the NHS Trusts and has expanded further to provide services to other NHS Trusts. Over 2,500 staff work at Sonic Healthcare UK, primarily under the TDL or HSL banner.

  Our purpose is to deliver medically-led diagnostics, innovation, value and long-term investment to healthcare. With our core laboratory based at The Halo Building in London WC1H 9AX, we also have an expanding site in Manchester as well as smaller hospital-based laboratories across the country. We maintain rigorously high standards of quality, whilst also delivering efficiencies to healthcare through careful workforce planning, pioneering technology and significant investment in infrastructure and IT.

  Details

  Date posted

  05 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience Dependent on Experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  E0111-25-0032

  Job locations

  Tavistock House

  Tavistock Square

  London

  WC1H 9LG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Main Duties:

  To include, but not be restricted to, the following:

  • Development of new and existing software for use by the organisation. This may include web based, desktop or database application as required to meet the companys business objectives.
  • Maintaining and developing IT infrastructure for use in software deployment as required, including: DevOps pipelines, automated deployment scripts, server infrastructure and any other platforms that are required to run the software.
  • Participate in software project planning including assisting with writing user stories, sprint planning, assisting in code reviews and any other work required to keep software development projects moving forward.
  • Ensure all software is developed to a high standard. This will include making use of automated testing (unit and integration testing), code reviews and quality assurance testing.
  • Ensure that all software developed by the organisation has suitable protections in place to maintain the organisations intellectual property.
  • Ensure that all software developed by the organisation is compliant with applicable guidelines (ie. ISO-15189), and has been documented in compliance with the companys quality management system.
  • Ensure that all software changes or deployment in the organisation are executed in a safe, compliant and controlled way.
  • To work with stakeholders and management to gather software requirements.
  • To populate and update the companys knowledge Base with pertinent information.
  • To participate fully in on-going and future company projects.
  • To be aware of the companys network infrastructure and to take an active role in its support.
  • To maintain an active interest in developments within IT industry.
  • To regularly audit the network to pre-empt problems developing and to establish software licence requirements.
  • To work closely with the Network Security Engineer to maintain network and software security, both internally (various domains) and externally (RAS, email, firewalls, switches and internet access) according to company security policy.
  • To partake in the establishment of the company security policy and recommend additions/improvements in the light of new software advances.
  • To inform the IT Director and Security Officer of any obvious or suspected breaches/attacks on the company network and immediately take the necessary remedial action to prevent further attacks.
  • To establish work plans and protocols for routine preventative maintenance of all ICT equipment/services within the company.
  • To ensure that preventative maintenance is accomplished in a timely and controlled manner.
  • To assist with IT training sessions, as required by the IT Director.
  • To partake of any other duties as required by the IT Director.
  • Except in the performance of your duties to maintain confidentiality of company, staff and patient details at all time.
  • You will ensure that all procedures are documented, updated as required, and will maintain a level of service and professionalism as expected by the company.
  • Unless otherwise directed by the IT Director you will not undertake tasks or functions not contained within this job description.

  Relationships:

  Internal: With the IT Director, and other IT Staff, the Sales/Service Director, the Laboratory Director, Quality Management Group, Clinical Trials BMS Staff, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Secretarial Staff and all other persons associated with TDL, to ensure that Information/Communication Technology is adequately serving their requirements.

  External: With suppliers and ICT service providers, in conjunction with the IT Director, to ensure that the service provided is at a satisfactory level to uphold and enhance the reputation of the company. With colleagues in other laboratories and companies within in TDL as required by the IT Director.

  General Duties:

  • To become familiar with the day to day organisation of the department as it affects your work. You should be aware of the functions of other members of staff in the department as they affect your work.
  • To be fully familiar with the laboratory IT system and its appropriate utilisation in the discharge of your duties.
  • To undertake such work as you are assigned in a careful and efficient way and in compliance with applicable guidelines. You will be trained for the work that you are expected to perform. Do not attempt any work unless you are confident you can carry it out properly.
  • To communicate in a friendly, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in your dealings with staff, clients and/or customers as you will be regarded as a representative of your staff and department as well as the Company, and you should behave accordingly. Matters regarding patients and your staff are confidential and must not be discussed except in the course of your duties. You will be expected to sign an undertaking to observe all patient and company confidentiality.
  • To be aware of and abide by the rules and codes of conduct of the department. This is particularly important in the case of Health & Safety and Fire procedures. To behave in a professional manner and co-operate with all other members of staff at all times.
  • Staff will participate in the Annual Joint Review procedure, and this job description will be reviewed as part of the Annual Joint Review procedure.
  • To work flexible hours according to the Department requirements, as decided by Management.
  • To attend laboratory meetings, training sessions and departmental audits as required.
  • To maintain the highest standards of quality within the department at all times.
  • Other duties as specified by the Department Manager.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Main Duties:

  To include, but not be restricted to, the following:

  • Development of new and existing software for use by the organisation. This may include web based, desktop or database application as required to meet the companys business objectives.
  • Maintaining and developing IT infrastructure for use in software deployment as required, including: DevOps pipelines, automated deployment scripts, server infrastructure and any other platforms that are required to run the software.
  • Participate in software project planning including assisting with writing user stories, sprint planning, assisting in code reviews and any other work required to keep software development projects moving forward.
  • Ensure all software is developed to a high standard. This will include making use of automated testing (unit and integration testing), code reviews and quality assurance testing.
  • Ensure that all software developed by the organisation has suitable protections in place to maintain the organisations intellectual property.
  • Ensure that all software developed by the organisation is compliant with applicable guidelines (ie. ISO-15189), and has been documented in compliance with the companys quality management system.
  • Ensure that all software changes or deployment in the organisation are executed in a safe, compliant and controlled way.
  • To work with stakeholders and management to gather software requirements.
  • To populate and update the companys knowledge Base with pertinent information.
  • To participate fully in on-going and future company projects.
  • To be aware of the companys network infrastructure and to take an active role in its support.
  • To maintain an active interest in developments within IT industry.
  • To regularly audit the network to pre-empt problems developing and to establish software licence requirements.
  • To work closely with the Network Security Engineer to maintain network and software security, both internally (various domains) and externally (RAS, email, firewalls, switches and internet access) according to company security policy.
  • To partake in the establishment of the company security policy and recommend additions/improvements in the light of new software advances.
  • To inform the IT Director and Security Officer of any obvious or suspected breaches/attacks on the company network and immediately take the necessary remedial action to prevent further attacks.
  • To establish work plans and protocols for routine preventative maintenance of all ICT equipment/services within the company.
  • To ensure that preventative maintenance is accomplished in a timely and controlled manner.
  • To assist with IT training sessions, as required by the IT Director.
  • To partake of any other duties as required by the IT Director.
  • Except in the performance of your duties to maintain confidentiality of company, staff and patient details at all time.
  • You will ensure that all procedures are documented, updated as required, and will maintain a level of service and professionalism as expected by the company.
  • Unless otherwise directed by the IT Director you will not undertake tasks or functions not contained within this job description.

  Relationships:

  Internal: With the IT Director, and other IT Staff, the Sales/Service Director, the Laboratory Director, Quality Management Group, Clinical Trials BMS Staff, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Secretarial Staff and all other persons associated with TDL, to ensure that Information/Communication Technology is adequately serving their requirements.

  External: With suppliers and ICT service providers, in conjunction with the IT Director, to ensure that the service provided is at a satisfactory level to uphold and enhance the reputation of the company. With colleagues in other laboratories and companies within in TDL as required by the IT Director.

  General Duties:

  • To become familiar with the day to day organisation of the department as it affects your work. You should be aware of the functions of other members of staff in the department as they affect your work.
  • To be fully familiar with the laboratory IT system and its appropriate utilisation in the discharge of your duties.
  • To undertake such work as you are assigned in a careful and efficient way and in compliance with applicable guidelines. You will be trained for the work that you are expected to perform. Do not attempt any work unless you are confident you can carry it out properly.
  • To communicate in a friendly, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in your dealings with staff, clients and/or customers as you will be regarded as a representative of your staff and department as well as the Company, and you should behave accordingly. Matters regarding patients and your staff are confidential and must not be discussed except in the course of your duties. You will be expected to sign an undertaking to observe all patient and company confidentiality.
  • To be aware of and abide by the rules and codes of conduct of the department. This is particularly important in the case of Health & Safety and Fire procedures. To behave in a professional manner and co-operate with all other members of staff at all times.
  • Staff will participate in the Annual Joint Review procedure, and this job description will be reviewed as part of the Annual Joint Review procedure.
  • To work flexible hours according to the Department requirements, as decided by Management.
  • To attend laboratory meetings, training sessions and departmental audits as required.
  • To maintain the highest standards of quality within the department at all times.
  • Other duties as specified by the Department Manager.

  Person Specification

  Disposition / Adjustment / Attitude

  Essential

  • Flexible, highly motivated, effective team player; methodical, ability to
  • understand and meet targets and deadlines, able to learn and assimilate new information.

  Additional Circumstances

  Essential

  • Commitment to working the hours required to fulfil the
  • job, including flexibility of working.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of enterprise level software development.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good level of education

  Practical and intellectual skills

  Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Skilled and experienced in enterprise level software development and deployment.

  Person Specification

  Disposition / Adjustment / Attitude

  Essential

  • Flexible, highly motivated, effective team player; methodical, ability to
  • understand and meet targets and deadlines, able to learn and assimilate new information.

  Additional Circumstances

  Essential

  • Commitment to working the hours required to fulfil the
  • job, including flexibility of working.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of enterprise level software development.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good level of education

  Practical and intellectual skills

  Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Skilled and experienced in enterprise level software development and deployment.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Health Services Laboratories

  Address

  Tavistock House

  Tavistock Square

  London

  WC1H 9LG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.hslpathology.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Health Services Laboratories

  Address

  Tavistock House

  Tavistock Square

  London

  WC1H 9LG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.hslpathology.com/ (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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