Solutions Developer

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Date: 3 days ago
City: Taunton, England
Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 / yr
Contract type: Full time

The closing date is 5th Aug 2026

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Job summary

The Solutions Developer works as part of a team to develop, support and maintain interfaces, system integration and other technical developments.

This will involve designing, creating, implementing and maintaining IT systems and bespoke solutions across the Trust using a variety of technologies.

This role is a hybrid working role, with the requirement for on-site attendance for monthly team meetings and as required to facilitate appropriate information exchange and face-to-face meetings

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Main duties, tasks & skills required

Work on system, integration and interface development projects.

Work as part of a team to develop functional systems using industry standard programming languages and frameworks

Provide expert technical support in relation to systems integration and interfacing, medical device integration, systems rationalisation and development.

Work on the development and support for bespoke software, interface and integration solutions.

Create software code according to established standards.

System upgrades, planning, implementation and testing.

Gain a good understanding of the needs and requirements of the end users.

Responsible for dealing with development, system integration and interface enquiries.

Manage the Integration Engine (TIE), Clinical Data Repository and related software.

Assist in the development of software, system integration, interfaces.

Keep up to date with Cyber Security best practices and ensure security is managed in line with these.

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As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

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Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

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Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent in discipline with significant quantitative content or related discipline

Evidence of continuing professional development through IT Technical training

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Desirable

Qualification or Experience demonstrating understanding of incident and/or project methodologies and processes such as Prince2 and ITIL

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Experience

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Essential

Experience of working within a technical development or support environment

Meets or exceeds all essential criteria as per experience area of the personal specification within the job description

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Desirable

Meets or exceeds all desirable criteria as per experience area of the personal specification within the job description

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Additional Criteria

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Essential

Meets or exceeds all essential criteria as per Analytical & Judgement Skills area of the personal specification within the job description

Meets or exceeds all essential criteria as per Planning & Organising Skills area of the personal specification within the job description

Meets or exceeds all essential criteria as per Personal qualities area of the personal specification within the job description

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For help with your application, contact

Jim Mills

01935606049

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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

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Band

Band 5

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Salary

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£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly

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Contract

Fixed Term

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Duration

2 Year(s)

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Working pattern

Full-Time

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Reference number

184-OL-PU-5338

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Job locations

Deane House

Belvedere Rd

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 1HE

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