Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Developer

Job summary

Do you have an IT background and experience of using different systems?

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting for 2 Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Developers to join our Solutions Development Team.

We currently have 2 RPA Developers in the team, and we are looking to double this due to an increase in workload following our recent merge and the drive for efficiency. The team currently saves thousands of hours in clinicians time and with you on board there is potential to significantly increase the support that we can offer to our clinical colleagues, freeing up more of their time for patient care.

The role offers potential for remote working subject to project requirements, with 1 day a month in county hall in Taunton with the rest of the team.

Main duties of the job

As RPA Developer your role will be to support the development of process automation solutions across a range of technology platforms and integrated 3rd party systems.

You'll support a range of teams (both clinical and non-clinical) within the Trust and support the delivery of automation processes to support and improve patient care and business efficiency.

This is a unique role offering the opportunity to bring your IT skills to the NHS in Somerset. Experience in RPA development isn't essential as we can offer full training, however a knowledge of software development, technologies and processes would be beneficial.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Persons Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential
  • Educated to degree level or relevant NHS experience
  • Evidence of own continuing professional development
  • Has practical knowledge of Change management (e.g. LEAN/Six Sigma process) (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential
  • Experience of working within a project or change environment
  • Experience of working effectively within a team
  • Experience in working within a project management environment delivering business process/change initiatives across an organisation
  • Experience of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
  • Experience of working in a large, multifaceted organisation
  • Experience of Information Governance policies and obligations, including Data Protection Act and an understanding of data confidentiality
  • Experience of delivering a set of agreed objectives or deliverables within the constraints of agreed timescales, policies and procedures
Desirable
  • Experience of working within an Digital Change Programme or similar environment

Additional Criteria

Essential
  • Application of process redesign techniques to create improvement supporting clinical and digital programmes
  • Process mapping and workflow diagram techniques and applications
  • Customer Relationships and delivery of service improvements
  • Understanding of NHS business and clinical processes
Desirable
  • Knowledge of system integration and interfacing

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

County Hall

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

Company
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Taunton, United Kingdom TA1 4DY
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£35392.00 - £42618.00 a year
Posted
Company
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Taunton, United Kingdom TA1 4DY
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£35392.00 - £42618.00 a year
Posted