About this role
Job summary
As a Digital Developer working within the Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Product Centre (OTDT PC) at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), you will use your technical expertise to develop and improve digital services that support our vital work.
Working across the full software development lifecycle, you will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and support applications and databases used across NHSBT. You will tackle complex technical challenges, work with colleagues to understand their needs, and turn those needs into effective digital solutions. The focus of this role is on cloud technologies. Our primary software is Azure, so an understanding of DevOps, Storage, API Manager, App Services, Key Vaults and log analysis is preferable.
You will also explore new technologies, share your expertise with colleagues, and help integrate new solutions with existing systems. This is an opportunity to contribute your technical skills to meaningful work, while continuing to learn, innovate, and develop within a specialist digital environment.
Main duties of the job
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and support applications, information systems, and database services that help NHSBT deliver its services effectively.
- Take ownership across the software development lifecycle, using your expertise to find effective solutions to complex technical challenges.
- Work with colleagues to understand requirements, explore opportunities for improvement, and turn business needs into practical digital solutions.
- Maintain existing applications and ensure changes are supported by appropriate documentation and change controls.
- Help integrate new digital solutions with existing NHSBT systems, working collaboratively with suppliers and colleagues.
- Explore emerging tools, technologies, and industry best practice, helping NHSBT make informed use of new approaches.
- Identify technical constraints, dependencies, and delivery risks, and take appropriate action to support successful delivery.
- Share your knowledge through training and knowledge transfer, helping colleagues learn and develop their technical capability.
- Contribute your expertise to the development of software, database, and Digital Services strategies.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
What we offer
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life. The number of days required on location will vary depending on the project you’re involved with. Your base location will be your closest NHSBT main base (e.g Colindale, Bristol, Newcastle, Manchester, Barnsley).
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- Generous annual leave - 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.
- Inclusive 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - 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.
- Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next steps
This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on Sunday 8 November 2026, however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of application.
The assessment process for this role will include a technical test which will be sent following a longlist, followed by an Interview. Interviews are anticipated to be held on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 November 2026, subject to confirmation.
This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent proven software-development experience, including experience in the mandatory core technology set for this vacancy.
- Demonstrable commitment to your own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience across the full software development lifecycle, with knowledge and experience of both agile and traditional development methodologies.
- Experience in at least one of the following three, while the other two are desirable: Azure development including DevOps, Storage, API Manager and log analysis; IBM ODM/BAW and advanced SQL; or Oracle SQL/PL/SQL, ORDS and Oracle APEX
- Knowledge of estimation methods, Agile/Lean and traditional methodologies, object-oriented analysis and design, database design, UML, HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, XML, XSD, JSON, and relevant unit-testing frameworks.
- Ability to interpret highly complex information, make software design decisions, and independently identify and resolve technical issues throughout the development lifecycle.
- Knowledge of relevant IT legislation, including the Data Protection Act, Computer Misuse Act, and Freedom of Information.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT
Unit D Capitol Way, Dodworth
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)