Software Developer Apprentice

Patient Choice is a dispensing appliance contractor contracted to the NHS. We focus on providing a high quality appliance home delivery service to patients that offers much more, such as repeat prescription collection, emergency deliveries in the UK or abroad, a sampling service and accessories. About the role: You will support the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of Patient Choice’s internal applications, systems, software and digital platforms. Working with the Technology Team, you will gain practical experience across software development, application support, data, Microsoft 365, automation and general technology support. You will begin with structured guidance, training and supervision. As your knowledge and confidence develop, you will have the opportunity to take on responsibility for increasingly complex tasks and projects. Responsibilities: Assist with data cleansing, validation, reporting and basic database tasks Support and develop Patient Choice’s internal applications, systems and digital platforms Assist with coding, testing and system improvement tasks Help identify inefficient processes and develop simple digital or automated solutions Support the integration of systems, databases and cloud-based tools Respond to technical and application support requests through the ticketing system Assist and contribute with troubleshooting, bug fixing, testing and system updates Provide practical support with Windows software, computers, devices and hardware Support Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel and Forms Help create simple workflows, forms, reports and automations using tools such as Power Automate and Power Apps Use approved AI tools, including Claude AI and Microsoft Copilot responsibly to support development, research, testing and documentation Check and validate AI-generated information and code Required skills: Some introductory exposure to coding or programming, gained through education, online learning, personal projects or self-directed study Confidence using Windows-based computers and common software Basic experience using Microsoft 365 applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams or OneDrive Clear written and verbal communication skills A logical and methodical approach to solving problems Good organisation and the ability to manage agreed tasks and deadlines The following experience is desirable (but not essential): Creating a website, application, game, script, bot or automation PHP, Python, Java, C#, JavaScript or another programming language HTML or CSS SharePoint, Power Automate, Power Apps or Power BI Microsoft Azure or other cloud-based systems knowledge Experience with AI-assisted development tools, including Claude AI or Microsoft Copilot Online coding courses, technology clubs, bootcamps or personal technology projects Entry requirements: 7 GCSEs total English GCSE grade D (3) or above Other 6 GCSEs, including Maths, to be C (4) or above You must not hold an