Junior PHP Developer

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Contract :
Fixed term

Full-time

Are you the PHP developer the NHS in Berkshire is looking for? SHaRON - Support, Help and Recovery / Resources On-Line Network (SHaRON) is the only digital peer-to-peer support platform in the NHS.

SHaRON supports service users with a variety of mental health issues in Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and other NHS Trusts in the UK.

Due to the expansion of the programme, we are looking for a PHP developer to join our team.

This is a full-time post supporting home working with an expectation of attending face-to-face team meetings based in Reading.

Support the Senior Software Developer in the provision, planning, development, implementation and management of software applications and therapeutic system, across Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and many external NHS Trusts across the wider NHS.

• Deputies for the Senior Software Developer(s), as required and be able to speak and contribute on their behalf.
• The post holder will work within the SHaRON team (Support, Hope and Recovery / Resources On-Line Network) developing complex software and applications to the highest standards. Technologies employed to deliver these solutions include Ubuntu Server, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery), Zend framework, and XML using common IDEs such as NetBeans, and GIT.
• Solutions must be of the highest quality and capable of supporting Berkshire Healthcare and multiple organisations across the UK, for whom we deliver digital solutions.
• Working closely with clients, inhouse designers and other experienced developers, we have a collaborative approach to projects, and you will be part of a highly motivated and focused team working together to see projects through to delivery, on time and within budget.
• The post holder reports to the Senior Software Developer and is responsible for designing and building effective and efficient software systems.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. Committed to providing good quality, safe services

• Flexible working options to support worklife balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities

- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles

• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and the armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.

Worked in a professional PHP, LAMP development role.

• Extensive knowledge and handson experience in information architecture, MVC design patterns & frameworks, web development, objectoriented programming, database design & development, and testing.
• Extensive knowledge of Ubuntu Server, OOP PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery, MooTools), Zend framework, and XML using common IDE such as PhpStorm / NetBeans, and GIT.
• For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.

Jade Haines SHaRON Senior Project Manager, who would be delighted to help.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Education/Qualifications/Training
Evidence of personal and professional development.

Significant experience of working in a professional PHP, LAMP development role.

• Extensive knowledge and handson experience in information architecture, MVC design patterns & frameworks, web development, objectoriented programming, database design & development, and testing.

Experience in NHS Mental Health and Community Health businesses.

Worked in a professional web development role.

• Extensive knowledge of Ubuntu Server, OOP, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery, MooTools), Zend framework, and XML using common IDE's such as PhpStorm / NetBeans, and GIT
• Proficient in core Office 365 apps.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites.
• Interpersonal and Information Analysis skills, selfmotivated team player.
• Evidence of both operational and strategic thinking, planning and action.

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