2975 - Applications Development Support Officer

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Job summary

Interview Date: 12th November 2026

An opportunity has arisen for an Applications Development Support Officer to work within the Applications Development Team of the Business Intelligence Department at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The Applications Development Teams duties primarily include providing data warehouse management and maintenance, developing new systems and applications, supporting changes and new functionalities, working alongside other teams to ensure maintenance of SharePoint versions as well as creating and supporting e-Forms used across the Trust.

The post holder will assist the team to manage and maintain the Trusts eForms as well as work alongside colleagues to assist with the development of dashboards and applications using HTML, JavaScript and CSS. Other duties will include providing SharePoint access to users, assisting with daily checks, giving technical advice to users and also general administration duties. This post requires someone to work well as part of a team as well as having the ability to work on their own initiative.

This is a great opportunity for someone eager to learn and understand different roles within the development team at Barnsley Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The Applications Development Teams duties primarily include providing data warehouse management and maintenance, developing new systems and applications, supporting changes and new functionalities, working alongside other teams to ensure maintenance of SharePoint versions as well as creating and supporting e-Forms used across the Trust.

The post holder will assist the team to manage and maintain the Trusts eForms as well as work alongside colleagues to assist with the development of dashboards and applications using HTML, JavaScript and CSS. Other duties will include providing SharePoint access to users, assisting with daily checks, giving technical advice to users and also general administration duties. This post requires someone to work well as part of a team as well as having the ability to work on their own initiative.

About us

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Goodby the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in thedelivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the bestPlace to Work.

Wescored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork,compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey,the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promisethe promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience ofworking in the NHS for everyone.

Weare proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong andsustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our localcommunities.

Therehas never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at paceand a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fairtreatment to all applicants.

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility.

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Pleasenote we reserve the right to close positions early

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Job Description for Applications Development Support Officer

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

SupportingDocuments

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Job Description for Applications Development Support Officer

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

SupportingDocuments

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Diploma Level or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

• PRINCE2 Foundation
• ITIL Foundation

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working on Projects
• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of internal and external IT fault reporting process
• Advanced experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Experience in keeping accurate, up-to-date records and documentation
• Experience of merging patient records

Desirable

• Experience of delivering presentations
• Experience delivering training to individuals / small groups
• Previous experience of working in the NHS with Clinicians and Management

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Significant proven knowledge and experience of working in a customer focused service
• Comprehensive knowledge of NHS systems
• Knowledge of relevant legislation Information governance
• Knowledge of developing procedures and implementing new working practice.
• Understanding of managing system and application changes

Desirable

• Knowledge of specific NHS Systems:
• PAS
• Order Comms
• SharePoint
• Integration Engine
• General knowledge of IT technical issues including client server networking, PC environments and databases
• Knowledge or understanding of object oriented programming principles

Trust Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• Please describe in around 100 words: What does compassion mean to you.
• Please describe in around 100 words: How you live the values at the current organisation that you work for.
• Please describe in around 100 words: A time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
• Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job.
• Please describe in around 100 words: A situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.
• Please describe in around 100 words: A situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Diploma Level or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

• PRINCE2 Foundation
• ITIL Foundation

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working on Projects
• Experience of working in an NHS environment
• Experience of internal and external IT fault reporting process
• Advanced experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Experience in keeping accurate, up-to-date records and documentation
• Experience of merging patient records

Desirable

• Experience of delivering presentations
• Experience delivering training to individuals / small groups
• Previous experience of working in the NHS with Clinicians and Management

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Significant proven knowledge and experience of working in a customer focused service
• Comprehensive knowledge of NHS systems
• Knowledge of relevant legislation Information governance
• Knowledge of developing procedures and implementing new working practice.
• Understanding of managing system and application changes

Desirable

• Knowledge of specific NHS Systems:
• PAS
• Order Comms
• SharePoint
• Integration Engine
• General knowledge of IT technical issues including client server networking, PC environments and databases
• Knowledge or understanding of object oriented programming principles

Trust Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• Please describe in around 100 words: What does compassion mean to you.
• Please describe in around 100 words: How you live the values at the current organisation that you work for.
• Please describe in around 100 words: A time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
• Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job.
• Please describe in around 100 words: A situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.
• Please describe in around 100 words: A situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation.

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 .

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. .

Additional information
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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

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