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Job description
Job title
Directorate
Pay band
Responsible to
Base/location
Web Designer & Developer (e-Bug)
Operations - Microbiology
HEO
e-Bug Project Manager / Web Project
Manager
Primary Care Unit Gloucester
Hours/sessions per week
37.5 hours per week
Job type
(ie fixed term/permanent)
Fixed term contract 3 years
INTRODUCTION
Public Health England provides strategic leadership and vision for protecting and
improving the nation’s health. Its ambition is to lead nationally, and enable locally, a
transformation in the health expectations of all people in England, regardless of where
they live and the circumstance of their birth. It will achieve this through the application of
research, knowledge and skills. PHE is an executive agency of the Department of Health.
It is a distinct delivery organisation with operational autonomy to advise and support
government, local authorities and the NHS in a professionally independent manner.
Specialist Microbiology Network
The Regional Microbiology Network (RMN) was established as a separate Division of
PHE in April 2006. The Regional Microbiology Network is composed of eight Regional
Microbiology Laboratories and the Primary Care Unit. In addition, thirty seven hospital
microbiology laboratories participate as PHE Collaborating Laboratories. Together, these
Laboratories provide frontline diagnostic and public health microbiology services to NHS
Trusts and PHE Health Protection Units.
The Primary Care Unit is a small unit based in Gloucester that undertakes research and
produces guidance to improve primary care clinicians’ management of infectious disease
and promote better use of microbiology laboratory services. The Unit also works with
general practices, nursing homes, universities, schools and the public to raise awareness
of antibiotic resistance, respiratory and hand hygiene, chlamydia and other infections.
JOB SUMMARY
e-Bug is a website aimed at teachers and young people across Europe and beyond.
It aims to improve knowledge about microbes, antibiotic resistance and vaccines and
reduce antibiotic resistance by reducing spread of infections, improving vaccine
uptake and improving understanding of antibiotic use and resistance. The website
hosts activities to use in schools and also by students outside the school environment.
The postholder is to take responsibility for the continuous delivery, technical
development and support of the e-Bug Content Management System and Flash
websites in multiple languages.
They will also be responsible for delivering support, training and project
documentation for all website users and EU partners.
In addition they will contribute to research of web-related technologies for the
development of the e-Bug and PHE websites, and will provide support and guidance
to users in applications and other technical developments
Over the next year the website will be updated from Flash to HTML and the postholder
will be pivotal in this transfer.
Communication and key working relationships
Internal
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e-Bug Project Manager
Primary Care Unit Lead
Content development teams within Digital Services teams
E-Bug Project Assistant
Primary Care Unit Manager
IT department
Users within the Agency
External
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Authors and Editors around Europe
Support and software providers
Representatives of other bodies with NHS
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide technical support for both troubleshooting and enhancement of the eBug content management system and Flash websites. Conduct research and
development on the websites and provide advice/assurance to the Information
Systems Department, Online Services and e-Bug stakeholders.
2. Produce templates & CSS based on the existing site and ensure integration
with the CMS and databases.
3. Responsible for fault handling of the bespoke .NET CMS application and
databases. Monitoring CMS performance and capacity usage and developing
technical strategies to improve the service. To ensure the publishing
mechanisms for the website are functioning appropriately.
4. To produce and maintain user documentation for e-Bug websites and
undertake training for authors and editors across Europe.
5. To support users via phone, email, meetings and face-to-face in solving
technical, publishing and all other issues.
6. Technical development of the Content Management System, Flash sites and
other bespoke applications that will interface with the CMS. This will involve
designing, implementing and documenting software components including
ASP.NET, VB.NET and SQL Server 2005.
7. Technical development of the site using advanced HTML 5, CSS and
JavaScript.
8. Responsible for installations and to provide advice and guidance on the CMS
infrastructure, SQL database back-up/restore and the web application
environment. Maintain up-to-date documentation on the technical configuration,
patch/upgrades and fault resolution to the CMS and associated utilities.
9. Gather technical requirements, scope and evaluate any further requirements
which may be identified over the duration of the project.
10. Responsible for testing all online developments including technical,
accessibility, usability and user acceptance testing.
11. Continually updating and enhancing own relevant knowledge and skill set by
means of reading, software experimentation, attendance at courses and
lectures, and consultation with colleagues in other departments.
Other
The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes
required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably
be required by the directorate.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an
ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
Professional development
You should pursue a programme of continuous professional development in
accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory
requirements, while maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider
requirements.
Person specification
Description
Essential Desirable
Qualification
Degree or equivalent in computer science or IT discipline
with web development component
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Sufficient relevant experience working within complex
internet related environment
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A/I/C
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Willingness to obtain further qualifications in web
development to keep abreast of changes
Qualifications in web development techniques, preferably
ASP.NET, VB.NET or C#.NET,
Assessment
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Practical experience of supporting a Content Management
System (CMS)
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Flash programming (action script), this will be for
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maintenance only as the site is being transferred to HTML
Knowledge and experience
Experience as defined by type/level (not length)
Practical experience of designing software solutions given
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and outline requirements specification
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A/I/C
A/I/T
Demonstrable experience of developing and maintaining
W3C WAI compliant accessible websites
Experience in using tools to validate CSS and XHTML and
cross browser testing to ensure adherence to Government
guidelines.
Experience in the use of front end web design and
development technologies CSS, HTML, XHTML, Javascript,
, and Javascript libraries
Experience in web development technologies: ASP.NET
VB.NET, C#.NET
Experience in using and configuring web servers, preferably
IIS
Extensive experience of utilising and supporting MS Access,
SQL Server and other database applications within an
organisational environment
Extensive experience of utilising and supporting database
applications for websites or Intranets
Understanding of responsive web design
Experience of designing wireframes or other mock-ups and
developing them as prototypes
Knowledge of usability and usability testing
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A/I/T
Experience of Open Source web technologies such as PHP,
Linux, Apache & Tomcat
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Experience of following guidance policies for web
development
Information Management and publishing experience
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A thorough knowledge of current digital technologies, trends
in web development and technical web based solutions
Demonstrable knowledge of oriented programming concepts
e.g. classes, objects and interfaces
A/I
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Knowledge of latest developments in front-end / client side
web development
Skills and capabilities
A thorough working knowledge of Content Management
Systems.
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Knowledge of the following:
 ASP.NET programming
 HTML, CSS and JavaScript
 Microsoft operating systems and server technologies
 System and database back-up procedures and
technologies
 Web application server systems, preferably including IIS
 Relational database design and programming using SQL
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A/I
A/I/T
A/I/T
Equality and diversity
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An understanding of and commitment to equality
of opportunity and good working relationships,
both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but
also in relation to management systems
*Assessment will take place with reference to the following information
A = Application form
I = Interview
C = Certificate
T = Test
In addition to the job specific requirements above this role will require adherence to the
following:
Our behaviours
The way we behave as PHE members of staff will have the greatest impact in achieving our
ambitions as an organisation. What we say matters but what we do matters more.
Our effectiveness depends on how we behave so we will:
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consistently spend our time on what we say we care about
work together, not undermine each other
speak well of each other, in public and in private
behave well, especially when things go wrong
keep our promises, small and large
speak with candour and courage
PHE and Civil Service Code of Conduct
PHE has adopted a Code of Conduct that incorporates both the Civil Service Code, which also applies
to all our staff, and our professional responsibilities. This PHE Code applies to all staff employed by
PHE, secondees, agency staff and individuals holding honorary contracts.
All staff must abide by this Code of Conduct as a contractual responsibility and so the Code of
Conduct forms part of an individual’s contract of employment.
The PHE Code of conduct and Civil Service Code can be found on the PHE intranet page.
Civil Service Competency Framework 2010-2017
Core competencies
The framework outlines 10 competencies, which are grouped into three clusters.
A minimum of one competency should be picked from each cluster.
It is anticipated that no more than 5/6 in total should be used.
Strategic cluster – setting direction:
1. Seeing the big picture
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seek to understand how the services, activities and strategies in the area work together to
create value for the customer/end user
2. Changing and improving
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find ways to improve systems and structures to deliver with more streamlined resources
3. Making effective decisions
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recognise patterns and trends in a wide range of evidence/data and draw key conclusions
People cluster – engaging people:
4. Leading and communicating
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communicate using appropriate styles, methods and timing, including digital channels, to
maximise understanding and impact
5. Collaborating and partnering
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establish relationships with a range of stakeholders to support delivery of business outcomes
Building capability for all
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identify and develop all talented team members to support succession planning, devoting
time to coach, mentor and develop others
Performance cluster – delivering results:
7. Achieving commercial outcomes
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identify and understand relevant legal and commercial terms, concepts, policies and
processes (including project approvals and assurance procedures) to deliver agreed
outcomes
8. Delivering value for money
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monitor the use of resources in line with organisational procedures and plans and hold
team to account
Managing a quality service
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develop proposals to improve the quality of service with involvement from a diverse range
of staff, stakeholders or delivery partners
10. Delivering at pace
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successfully manage, support and stretch self and team to deliver agreed goals and
objectives
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