Job Summary
This post will be responsible for leading RPA automation, design, creation and implementation of automation solutions and integration of these into, and between, existing systems. Providing cost-effective, risk-controlled, robust, reliable, responsive and secure automation solutions, this role will support clinical and corporate transformation needs to assist the organisation in delivering its strategy.
Career progression pathways and development opportunities are available. We support staff in their career aspirations with pathways to develop skills and experience for progression into other roles across different specialties. Ongoing training and development are offered in conjunction with BCS membership.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be an expert within their domain and have an in depth knowledge of digital productivity tools including;
- Automation tools primarily Blue Prism
- Understanding and practical application of SQL to build and manipulate data tables.
- Coding knowledge of python or visual basic.
- Designing, using and integration using application programming interfaces (APIs).
- Integration engines using HL7 or FHIR with Intersystems and/or open source Mirth or Rhapsody.
- Use of cloud-based platforms primarily MS Azure
- Deep understanding of NHS smartcards, their virtual applications and use.
The Senior Automation Developer falls within the Digital Service umbrella, which follows the ITIL standard of Service Management. This is critical for empowering technology and process to ensure the customers have the best possible end result. You will be working in the Solutions Architecture section having a real drive to innovate to drive improving, maintaining and documenting new services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or significant experience of working at degree level
- Management /leadership qualification or equivalent knowledge at post graduate level
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Minimum 2 Years’ experience working as an automation developer
Desirable
- Additional automation training or certification
- Blue Prism Cloud / or alternative practitioner status
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Significant experience of working with automation technology to deliver complex automations
- Extensive knowledge of Blue Prism RPA, iOCR, Blue Prism Cloud Cognitive Tools (language translation, sentiment analysis, keyword classification, interact e-forms, chatbot and orchestrator.
- Practical experience of managing the automation lifecycle complying to the best practice standards
- Experience of engaging with customers on a consultative basis
- Experience of developing solutions using Microsoft Power Apps and Microsoft Flow (Automate).
- Experience of facilitating change in practice to improve services
- Good analytical and problem solving skills – ability to analyse complex data/information and make judgements/ draw conclusions
- Ability to work independently, using own initiative and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal – able to communicate complex and sensitive information and use persuasion, influencing and negotiation
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others and adjust plans as required both in the short and long term
- Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role
- Risk management and governance
- Use of IT systems (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook) – standard keyboard skills
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust’s values
Desirable
- Experience of delivering automations using key NHS applications including ESR, ERS, PAS, EPR, Trac, NHS jobs etc.
- Project management / co-ordination
- Good understanding of change management and the ability to embrace and drive change
- Working knowledge of all areas of a hospital in both corporate and clinical areas.
- Understanding of the NHS and current agenda.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 15 April 2025
