Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification in computer science or relevant discipline; or equivalent experience
• On-going self-led programme of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Masters level qualification in computer science or relevant discipline
• TOGAF certified
• ISEB certified
• Microsoft certified to MCITP level or equivalent experience with MS technologies

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 5 years detailed practical experience of IT in a large complex organisation
• Demonstrable success in a minimum of two of the following disciplines: application management, application development, data management, data integration, desktop support, data centre, networking, database design and management, security.
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technical application technologies
• Design and implementation experience

Desirable

• Minimum 7 years detailed practical experience of IT in a large complex acute healthcare organisation
• Demonstrable success in a minimum of three of the following disciplines: application management, application development, data management, data integration, desktop support, data centre, networking, database design and management, security.

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Experience of product evaluation and selection, able to objectively compare multiple possible options to determine the best solution to the business need
• Ability to identify and articulate multiple technical solutions to business problems
• Ability to estimate the financial impact of alternative solutions
• Ability to manage competing demands, deadlines in a high pressure environment

Desirable

• Ability to understand the long-term (“big picture”) and short-term perspectives of situations
• Knowledge of ITIL, eTOM, TickIT and CMMI

Skills

Essential

• Proficient in application development methods, techniques and standards
• Understanding of principles and practices of good system design
• Excellent analytical and technical skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to write concise and effective reports and create comprehensive design documentation in line with prescribed templates.
• Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies
• Knowledge of information principles and processes

Desirable

• Knowledge of change management techniques
• Knowledge of Project Management principles

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Able to work in multiple delivery styles (e.g. agile, iterative, waterfall)
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to manage own workload

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Track record for remaining unbiased toward any specific technology or vendor; and being more interested in results than personal preferences
• Ability to work effectively in environments with often ill-defined requirements, under time and cost pressure
• Capable of being extroverted and collaborative
• Motivation that is focused on long-term results
• Highly computer literate with excellent keyboard skills Requirement for a combination of standing and sitting, movement between hospital sites, carrying of light equipment such as laptops and projectors.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as facilitation and negotiation
• Ability to engage and build relationships with third party service providers
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and be respected as a subject matter expert
• Good communication skills, able to present complex technical concepts to non IT audiences up to senior management level

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).