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Main area
DDaT
Grade
7
Contract
Permanent: Full time
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (NA)
Job ref
193-7707862COR
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 PER ANNUM
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/02/2026 23:59

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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Junior Digital Applications Developer

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At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

Job overview

As the Junior digital applications developer, you will be responsible for
supporting the digital applications developers ensuring the systems are
configured to meet our digital strategy and that 'best practice' ways of
working are facilitated.
As a technical expert work alongside the Trust’s care groups, clinical teams and system suppliers as necessary, to participate in the design of any new workflows that will require the development of change within digital applications. Support with analysis, scope out document requirements and carry out the configuration of the Trust business change requirements within RBFT digital applications.
Understand all current processes from an “as is” perspective in relation to
the specific work stream within the Trust.
Participate in the design of the new “to be” processes, completing process
flows, documentation and analysis of impacts / dependencies and the
configuration of digital applications.
Understand interfaces between systems and the data exchanged, to reflect this requirement in any configuration changes.
Adhere to all policies and procedures within the Configuration Team. Work collaboratively with colleagues in the support Team, back-office Informatics and throughout the Trust.

Requires Oracle/Cerner Application knowledge

Main duties of the job

As the Junior digital applications developer, you will be responsible for
supporting the digital applications developers ensuring the systems are
configured to meet our digital strategy and that 'best practice' ways of
working are facilitated.
As a technical expert work alongside the Trust’s care groups, clinical teams and system suppliers as necessary, to participate in the design of any new workflows that will require the development of change within digital applications. Support with analysis, scope out document requirements and carry out the configuration of the Trust business change requirements within RBFT digital applications.
Understand all current processes from an “as is” perspective in relation to
the specific work stream within the Trust.
Participate in the design of the new “to be” processes, completing process
flows, documentation and analysis of impacts / dependencies and the
configuration of digital applications.
Understand interfaces between systems and the data exchanged, to reflect this requirement in any configuration changes.
Adhere to all policies and procedures within the Configuration Team. Work collaboratively with colleagues in the support Team, back-office Informatics and throughout the Trust

Requires Oracle/Cerner Application knowledge

Working for our organisation

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communication and Relationships

Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison between clinical and operational staff, IT teams, and external digital solution providers (e.g., Cerner Millennium). Facilitate effective communication to ensure stakeholders understand system capabilities, benefits, and limitations.

User Group Participation: Attend user group forums, supplier collaboration events, and Trust meetings to foster relationships and share knowledge that can contribute to system optimization and improvement.

Technical and Non-Technical Communication: Translate highly complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for clinical and non-clinical stakeholders. Ensure that communication regarding changes to EPR systems is tailored to the audience, minimizing jargon and ensuring accessibility.

Training and Documentation: Assist in the development of user manuals and conduct training sessions for Trust staff on the effective use of EPR systems. Ensure end users receive appropriate levels of system access, following Trust guidelines on security and confidentiality.

Requires Oracle/Cerner Application knowledge

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Person specification

Must have Oracle/Cerner Application experience

Essential criteria
  • Requires Oracle/Cerner Application knowledge
  • Previous NHS experience
Desirable criteria
  • Change Management
  • Worked within digital IT projects

Understanding of web technologies systems and architecture

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of digital technologies systems and architecture

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Florence Nightingale FoundationNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

Candidates to be capped at 25 applications per 1WTE position to be recruited

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tracy Stankard
Job title
Senior Digital Applications Developer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01183225353
Additional information

NA 

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