Group IT Application Support Specialist/Developer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Group IT Application Support Specialist / Developer (Permanent)
Responsible To: Group IT Director
Location: Grange Moor, Wakefield / Flexible with 3 days onsite once upto speed
Role Background:
Prism Healthcare Group is going through a technology transformation, To support this we are recruiting a new role of Application Support Specialist to work within the Group IT function to work with the wider business on migrating a number of legacy processes which are currently managed off system.
Job Overview:
To work as part of our Group IT on a number of application changes. To redevelop legacy off-system processes (combination of MSAccess databases, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Views and ODBC Linked Excel spreadsheets) in line with a move to an IAAS model. To provide backend support for incidents and problems relating to applications and customisations. To understand the existing MRP application capabilities and work with internal and external parties to best develop this for future growth.
Duties and responsibilities
- Support the migration of business processes by understanding, redeveloping and improving existing legacy systems
- Become the primary contact for application business change, working with project teams to understand the detailed requirement and deciding on the correct course of action
- Redevelop the existing process to work with new infrastructure and change in business wants.
- Assist with the role out of the Group MRP solution into the wider Group
Skills / Attributes Required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Visual Basic for Application (VBA)
- Knowledge of SQL and T-SQL
- Communication skills
- Knowledge of using APIs to interact with databases
- Good Communication Skills
- Ability to work as part of a growing team on time limited projects.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wakefield, WF4 4TD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- The role is based in West Yorkshire. Are you able to regularly commute into the office?
Please note - only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply
- Do you have experience with MSSQL and VBA?
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Application Support: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Group IT Application Support Specialist/Developer roles across Prism Medical UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £55,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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