Junior Digital Developer

Junior Digital Developer – OTDT Product Centre
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Job Summary
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a world leader in delivering a safe and sufficient supply of blood, as well as tissues and solid organs. Each year our donors give around two million donations of blood and 3,500 organs – saving and transforming countless lives.

OTDT Product Centre focussed on Organ Donations, the IT team helps us support Organ Transplantation safely from end to end, from donation through to processing, transplantation and post-transplant follow-up. We're constantly seeking new ways to increase productivity and efficiency, and that means rethinking the way we use IT to deliver a better experience for donors, hospital customers, partners and staff.

NHS Blood and Transplant has an exciting opportunity for an Oracle PL/SQL Developer to join our in-house development team working in a friendly and progressive environment based in Bristol.

The successful Developer will be responsible for the analysis, design and development of new and existing applications. You'll have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and creatively when resolving problems. The candidate must have a passion for innovation and a can-do attitude to creating new software systems.

Main duties of the job
Responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for design, develop and maintain NHSBT software systems based on Oracle database, covering all stages of the software development lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting NHSBT staff in the preparation of requirements and technical specifications, and to produce and maintain documentation to accepted professional standards.
• Performing research and development in the latest tools, technologies and platforms to support the NHSBT.
• Facilitating the integration of new solutions with existing NHSBT systems.
• To keep up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices to support the Team Leader, Systems Developer and other Senior Developers.
• To provide 24/7 support for all application software and database services, directly communicating with customer groups to resolve issues while overcoming potential barriers to understanding in sensitive or challenging situations.
• To ensure appropriate documentation and change control procedures are followed as applications are developed and modified.

About You
Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of Object Oriented Analysis and Design and database design.
• Must be able to work independently through all stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to work with complex integrated development environments requiring specialist keyboard skills.
• Able to demonstrate experience across the following: Oracle PL/SQL and Oracle APEX
• Knowledge of IT legislation, including Data Protection Act, Computer Misuse act, Freedom of Information

Qualifications And Training

• Degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

About Us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.

By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work – and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What We Offer

• A starting salary of £31,049 - £37,796 per annum.
• Opportunity to develop technical and problem-solving skills
• Access to mentorship, certifications, and skill-building programs.
• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years' service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: ‎
• We've fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It's open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 23rd October 2025.

NHSBT reserves the right to close the job early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interviews are anticipated to be held w/c 10th November 2025 – subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact Saranya Sundararajan, Senior Digital Developer Team Leader on