Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Automation Analyst

The closing date is 16 October 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated RPA Analyst to join our Digital Services Automation Team. You will play a key role in the day-to-day administration, support, and development of our Blue Prism RPA platform, helping to deliver efficient automation solutions that improve clinical and administrative workflows across the Trust.

Key responsibilities include system maintenance, user support, and automation testing. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in RPA and contribute to the Trust's digital transformation journey.

For informal enquiries, please contact Louise Rosher, Integration Manager, on (0191) 4452397

Main duties of the job

  • Manage and maintain the Blue Prism RPA platform to ensure smooth daily operations

  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for live automation processes

  • Assist with testing, deploying, and monitoring new and existing automated workflows.

  • Collaborate with business and technical teams to identify automation opportunities

  • Perform routine system maintenance, including Windows patching related to automation infrastructure

  • Monitor system performance and proactively address potential issues

  • Support governance, compliance, and security standards related to RPA operations

  • Document processes, system configurations, and user guides to maintain knowledge base

  • Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation capabilities and efficiency

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

297-7427571

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The RPA Analyst will support the operation, maintenance, and development of the Blue Prism Robotic Process Automation platform. Working within the Digital Services Technical Systems Team, the post holder will provide technical support, assist with testing and deployment of automation workflows, and deliver user training. This role is key to ensuring the smooth running of automation services that improve efficiency across clinical and administrative functions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The RPA Analyst will support the operation, maintenance, and development of the Blue Prism Robotic Process Automation platform. Working within the Digital Services Technical Systems Team, the post holder will provide technical support, assist with testing and deployment of automation workflows, and deliver user training. This role is key to ensuring the smooth running of automation services that improve efficiency across clinical and administrative functions.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Degree in IT, Computer Science or related subject or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience using automation software (Blueprism, Power Automate, UiPath)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Server Products
  • Minimum 12 months experience in an IT Development or similar technical role

Desirable

  • Capable of developing and delivering training programmes to all levels of staff

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational and presentation skills
  • Strong Analytical and Problem solving skills
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Degree in IT, Computer Science or related subject or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience using automation software (Blueprism, Power Automate, UiPath)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Server Products
  • Minimum 12 months experience in an IT Development or similar technical role

Desirable

  • Capable of developing and delivering training programmes to all levels of staff

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational and presentation skills
  • Strong Analytical and Problem solving skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Integration Manager

Louise Rosher

lrosher@nhs.net

01914452397

Details

Date posted

02 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

297-7427571

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


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