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Last updated: 24/08/2017 JOB DESCRIPTION

Post title: Programmer Academic Unit/Service: Clinical Informatics Research Unit Faculty: Medicine Career Pathway: MSA Level: 4 *ERE category: N/A Posts responsible to: Director of Unit Posts responsible for: None Post base: Office-based/Non Office-based (see job hazard analysis)

Job purpose To write and develop machine learning software code, that will aid the clinician in determining the appropriate clinical trial based on patient notes held on the EDGE system. Apply judgement and provide detailed, specialist advice and guidance as required.

Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities % Time 1. Examines existing software and determines requirements for new/modified systems in the light of 75 % business needs. Undertakes feasibility study to design software solutions. Writes and codes individual programs according to specifications. Develops user interfaces. Tests and corrects software programs. Writes code for specialist detailed software code in a machine learning context in support of desktop and mobile applications in healthcare. Plans and maintains database structures. 2. Ensuring compliance with departmental policies (such as change control, release management) 20 % and documenting related activities 3. Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder. 5%

Internal and external relationships Other members of the department/University staff. External customers

Special Requirements

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How to be Criteria Essential Desirable assessed Qualifications, Skill level equivalent to achievement of Understanding of informatics in clinical Application knowledge and HND, Degree, NVQ4 or basic healthcare and Interview experience professional qualification in Electrical Previous experience of agile working and Electronic Engineering methodologies Proven work experience of writing and Have experience of the Microsoft developing machine learning code in a ASP.NET MVC framework, Javascript, healthcare setting acquired in relevant C#, LINQ for EF and Microsoft SQL roles and job-related training. Server Evidence of development of clinical Ability to make effective use of sector programming of applications standard office computer systems including word-processing and spreadsheets.

Planning and Able to plan and prioritise a range of Application organising one’s own standard and non-standard and Interview work activities. Ability to successfully plan and deliver test tasks over a period of several months.(e.g. prioritise test case/defect fixes for a monthly sprint)

Problem solving Able to identify and solve problems by Application and initiative applying judgement and initiative to and Interview tackle some situations in new ways and by developing improved work methods.

Management Able to solicit ideas and opinions to Application and teamwork help form specific work plans. and Interview Able to positively influence the way a team works together. Able to effectively work to a customer’s expectations Ability to effectively allocate to, and check work of staff, coaching/ training and motivating staff as required.

Communicating Able to elicit information to identify Application and influencing specific customer needs. and Interview Able to offer proactive advice and guidance. Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner.

Other skills and Excellent attention to detail Application behaviours and Interview

Special requirements

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Is this an office-based post?

☒ Yes If this post is an office-based job with routine office hazards (eg: use of VDU), no further information needs to be supplied. Do not complete the section below.

☐ No If this post is not office-based or has some hazards other than routine office (eg: more than use of VDU) please complete the analysis below. Hiring managers are asked to complete this section as accurately as possible to ensure the safety of the post-holder.

## - HR will send a full PEHQ to all applicants for this position. Please note, if full health clearance is required for a role, this will apply to all individuals, including existing members of staff.

Occasionally Frequently Constantly ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES (<30% of time) (30-60% of time) (> 60% of time) Outside work Extremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace) ## Potential for exposure to body fluids ## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa) ## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards). Specify below: Frequent hand washing Ionising radiation EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MACHINES USED ## Food handling ## Driving university vehicles(eg: car/van/LGV/PCV) ## Use of latex gloves (prohibited unless specific clinical necessity) ## Vibrating tools (eg: strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers) PHYSICAL ABILITIES Load manual handling Repetitive crouching/kneeling/stooping Repetitive pulling/pushing Repetitive lifting Standing for prolonged periods Repetitive climbing (ie: steps, stools, ladders, stairs) Fine motor grips (eg: pipetting) Gross motor grips Repetitive reaching below shoulder height Repetitive reaching at shoulder height Repetitive reaching above shoulder height PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES Face to face contact with public Lone working ## Shift work/night work/on call duties

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