INTERNAL MPFT APPLICATIONS ONLY* Applications Developer

Builds, tests and maintains bespoke web and mobile applications that streamline how information is processed and shared across the organisation.

Works with stakeholders to identify opportunities, document expected benefits and deliver reliable, reusable application s and services.

Monitors applications in production, responds to failures and adapts solutions to changing needs.

Maintains a central library of shared components and documentation so applications are robust and supportable.

Supports integration delivery by building and maintaining APIs and integration points, working closely with the Integration & Automation team where required .

Contributes to AI-enabled workflow enhancements by integrating approved AI servicess and MCP patterns w here applicable, ensuring safe and compliant implementation.

Uses AI-assisted development approaches to improve delivery speed and quality, applying a human-in-the-loop model with appropriate governance, code review and testing.

Specialises in application development and works with stakeholders to identify o pportunities for application improvements, automation and AI-assisted workflow enhancements.

Develops and builds application features from agreed specifications primarily using the Trust’s core stack (.NET/C#, SQL Server, React, React Native, TypeScript, HTML/CSS /Tailwind ).

Supports the delivery and maintenance of application services (web and mobile), under the direction of the Principal Developer (Applications).

Supports the delivery and maintenance of SharePoint where required, including workflows, pages/sites and content updates .

Implements releases and environment changes in line with agreed CI/CD p rocesses .

Develops and runs tests to validate application changes .

Maintains and supports existing applications .

M onitors and fixes defects or performance issues where required .

Builds and maintains documentation to support reliable operations and change control.

Provides day-to-day coaching and support to junior team members or trainees, including task guidance, peer review and sharing good practice across application development .

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

Supporting your career development and progression

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Options for flexible working

Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)

Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources

If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients

Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate

Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates

Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k

Free car parking at all trust sites

Free flu vaccinations every year

Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board.

Write, amend, refactor and document application code using modern tooling and technologies, such as .NET (C#), SQL Server, React, React Native, TypeScript, HTML , CSS , T ailwind, Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint, IIS and Azure services.

Operate and maintain applications in production and act as first-line support for application issues.

Apply modern UI/UX principles to deliver usable, accessible and responsive application solutions.

Build and maintain front-end features that follow approved patterns such as the NHS Design System and MPFT Design System .

Contribute to and maintain a shared component library , including documentation, examples, and versioning to encourage consistent use across applications.

Help assess requirements , document solutions and benefits, and prepare specifications.

Work with stakeholders to identify service improvement opportunities that improve application features .

Quickly assess feasibility of new opportunities and feed into prioritisation.

Follow agreed standards and methods and work with colleagues to undertake code reviews .

Keep skills current , track technology changes, propose improvements and contribute to modern, well-engineered solutions.

Apply security controls and handle information safely . H elp identify risks and mitigations , including secure coding and governance and escalate concerns appropriately.

Support and maintain live applications . T roubleshoot using modern tools and deploy releases via agreed CI/CD processes.

Estimate own effort and contribute to planning , follow ing the agreed delivery methodology.

Produce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), run-books and user-facing guidance, supporting adoption/training where required.

Support CAB activities by collating, tracking and presenting evidence for assurance where required.

Prepare project plans and status reports in line with internal processes for assigned workstreams.

Work closely with the Principal Developer (Applications) on features, deployment schedules, service impacts and expected benefits.

Communicate clearly with stakeholders and project teams.

Track delivery against targets , f lag issues early and help adjust plans to retain quality and to meet required timeframes.

Contribute to reliable day-to-day operations of the application portfolio and supporting services .

Grow capability to deliver changes of increasing complexity with greater autonomy over time and support knowledge sharing within the team.

Support the delivery and maintenance of APIs , working closely with the Integration & Automation team where required.

Carry out routine monitoring of application s (availability, errors and performance), escalating issues and contributing to incident/problem resolution activities.

Maintain accurate documentation for applications to support reliable operations.

Use AI-assisted development techniques to accelerate delivery and improve quality, while maintaining human oversight through peer review, testing, documentation and governance.

Deliver AI-enabled application features using approved AI services and MCP patterns, ensuring traceability, safe handling of information, and compliance with governance, security and clinical safety requirements.

Provide day-to-day coaching and support to junior team members or trainees, including task guidance, peer review and sharing good practice across application development.