NHS Connecting for Health is supporting the NHS to introduce new computer systems and services to help the NHS deliver better, safer care for patients. Our information technology links GPs and community services with hospitals and enables healthcare professionals to make fully informed decisions on patients' treatment.

Job Title: DS & P Senior Technical Consultant Developer

Grade: 8a

Location: Leeds

Employment status: 1 Permanent Position

The post of Senior Technical Consultant developer is to develop technical solutions and tooling and provide consultancy and technical support for projects in the area of Terminology and data standards to meet needs in line with NHS requirements.

The post holder would be expected to deliver technical projects and support within Data Standards and Products as requested by the Technical Development Lead.

A high degree of technical knowledge of the data products and core technical areas within the DS&P area is required.

Demonstrable Skills and over three years experience in at least three of the following is essential:
Subversion/Nexus/Archiva
Hudson/Maven
Java/XML technologies and programming
Thin client / web technology

Desirable additional skills from the following:
Terminology data experience in SNOMED CT/READ/Classifications/Data Dictionary
RDBMS (Oracle/SQL Server/MySQL) Administration in a development environment
Unix/Linux/Windows OS Administration in a development environment
Shell Scripting
SQL/TSQL/PLSQL Scripting

The post holder will be required to interact with both internal and external parties.

The post holder will be required to manage the delivery of assigned projects to agreed timescales and ensure that progression, issues and risks are reported promptly to the Technical Development Lead.

The role is part of a team that has a remit to develop data standard and terminology solutions at the forefront of international Terminology standards. The incumbent will be expected to develop new skills and capabilities as the needs of the role change.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
For help with completing your application form, please read the guidance notes attached to this vacancy.

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