Front End Developer

Front End Developer

Cambridgeshire / Remote

Permanent

Up to £44,962

Umbraco CMS experience is essential

We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust to support with their recruitment of a Front End Developer, who has significant experience of working with Umbraco. The successful Front End Developer will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining user interfaces within the Trust's digital platforms, ensuring they are user-friendly, accessible, and aligned with the Trust's strategies. The successful candidate will be a UI / UX Umbraco CMS specialist, with experience of developing and implementing UI /UX solutions.

The Patient Account Portal will empower patients, serving as a centralised platform for engagement. You will create a modern, user-friendly website that will engage visitors and facilitate online interactions. The Front End Developer appointed to this role will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to improving the patient experience within the Trust.

As a Front End Developer, you must be able to:

• Create page mock-ups (both flat and HTML) to be used in technical specifications.
• Create visually appealing and responsive web pages adhering to NHS design guidelines.
• Implement design concepts into Umbraco CMS.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.
• Optimise website performance for speed and efficiency.
• Debug, troubleshoot and fix front-end web issues.
• Test and validate web forms and interactive elements.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate front-end and back-end systems.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in Umbraco and web development.

As a Front End Developer, you must be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in developing websites using Umbraco CMS.
• Deep understanding of web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Good understanding in C# and .NET framework, essential for Umbraco development.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as React
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git
• Deep knowledge of responsive web design principles
• Excellent knowledge of web accessibility standards
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in version control tools, preferably Git.
• Understanding of best practices for site performance and optimization in Umbraco CMS.
• Collaborative team spirit with excellent communication abilities.
• A continuous learning mindset to stay up-to-date with evolving web technologies.

Benefits:

• NHS Pension - individual contribution rate 9.8%-10.7% based on pensionable salary, employer contribution is 22.7%
• Flexible working
• 27 days holiday per annum rising based on years of service
• CQC rated as 'Outstanding' and one of the top 10 Community Trusts in the UK
• Staff Networks
• Staff discounts and health and wellbeing options
• Training and career progression opportunities offered within the Trust

If you are interested in this role, please apply by Friday 16 August 2024 to be considered.

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