Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and experienced Robotic Process
Automation (RPA) Technical Lead to join Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust as we
continue with our RPA journey.
This posts primary function is to
operationally support the automation platform and participate in all areas of
the robotic automation development lifecycle including design, scripting,
version control, testing, documentation, technical implementation, and
deployment. You will be required to work across all levels of the organisation
and across all Trust sites, to drive forward innovative automation solutions.
The post
holder will be an integral part of Digital Services and will work closely with
the RPA Project Manager to implement new RPA processes across the Trust.
The
successful candidate is required to be able to demonstrate the Trust values and
the responsibilities contained in the job description and person specification.
We seek an individual with the
additional soft skills required to engage with the wider Trust to promote the
benefits that automation brings as well as to train, support and develop others
in Digital Services to assist with RPA processes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely
with the Digital Programme Management Office, Digital Services, other Trust
colleagues and 3rd party suppliers. They will be responsible for
designing, creating, testing of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) processes that
will interact with multiple third-party applications and SQL databases within
Mid Yorkshire Hospital Trust using technologies that use VB script or other
such scripting languages.
The post holder will act as the
lead technical specialist for RPA and be responsible for the design and
creation of robotic process automation (RPA) solutions and for the integration
of these into, and between, existing Trust systems. They will participate in
all areas of the robotic automation development, including design, creation,
versioning control, testing, documentation, technical implementation,
deployment and monitoring, providing cost-effective, risk-controlled, robust,
reliable, responsive and secure automation solutions.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working with Trust staff, the postholder will participate in all aspects of RPA process design and lead on the technical aspects of the development lifecycle
- Work with project leads on the implementation of new technology solutions, managing project deliverables in accordance with project management standards
- Demonstrate autonomy and initiative, making decisions and judgements related to each assignment within designated authority
- Ensure that all new and amended processes are robustly tested (including regression testing)
- To act as the Trust specialist in RPA and design and deliver training to other team members so that they can assist in the ongoing support of RPA processes. If the RPA team expands then the post holder will be expected to provide line management for any additional team members
- Ensure that documentation on configuration, set up and use of applications is kept up to date and is accessible
- Recommend future developments by researching latest RPA technologies and ensuring that robotic automation is developed in a cost-effective and professional manner.
- Ensure project needs are met whilst maintaining system security and data integrity.
Maintaining test and live environment of RPA software at the Trust, including managing updates/upgrades.
- Participate in the relevant governance forums to ensure that changes and new processes are only deployed into the live environment once all required checks and pre-requisites are in place according to the change management policy and process.
The post holder must be confident working with clinical, managerial, and other technical stakeholders and have strong interpersonal skills.
The postholder must be able to communicate complicated, difficult to explain technical issues to non-technical staff but also communicate very detailed technical information to other technical staff
The post holder will organise their own workload and will need to be responsive to variable workloads
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that all risks are identified and included as appropriate on the risk register
- Monitor and report on performance and applying corrective action strategies as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working with Trust staff, the postholder will participate in all aspects of RPA process design and lead on the technical aspects of the development lifecycle
- Work with project leads on the implementation of new technology solutions, managing project deliverables in accordance with project management standards
- Demonstrate autonomy and initiative, making decisions and judgements related to each assignment within designated authority
- Ensure that all new and amended processes are robustly tested (including regression testing)
- To act as the Trust specialist in RPA and design and deliver training to other team members so that they can assist in the ongoing support of RPA processes. If the RPA team expands then the post holder will be expected to provide line management for any additional team members
- Ensure that documentation on configuration, set up and use of applications is kept up to date and is accessible
- Recommend future developments by researching latest RPA technologies and ensuring that robotic automation is developed in a cost-effective and professional manner.
- Ensure project needs are met whilst maintaining system security and data integrity.
Maintaining test and live environment of RPA software at the Trust, including managing updates/upgrades.
- Participate in the relevant governance forums to ensure that changes and new processes are only deployed into the live environment once all required checks and pre-requisites are in place according to the change management policy and process.
The post holder must be confident working with clinical, managerial, and other technical stakeholders and have strong interpersonal skills.
The postholder must be able to communicate complicated, difficult to explain technical issues to non-technical staff but also communicate very detailed technical information to other technical staff
The post holder will organise their own workload and will need to be responsive to variable workloads
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that all risks are identified and included as appropriate on the risk register
- Monitor and report on performance and applying corrective action strategies as appropriate.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly.
-
- Good team player.
- Friendly, adaptable and approachable.
Desirable
- Flexibility in the hours covered if required.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a technical role.
- In-depth knowledge and experience in utilising a scripting language e.g VB script.
- Able to use advanced features of Microsoft Excel, including functions and macros to manipulate and present data, export data to other programmes.
- Knowledge and experience in designing, creating and querying SQL and relational databases.
- Previous experience of working in a team, responding to competing demands.
- Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines.
- Experience of producing detailed written reports and presentations.
- Previous experience of working on NHS IT projects.
Desirable
- Experience of project and resource planning with a good understanding of change management.
- Experience of business analysis and process mapping.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of own limitations
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
- Comprehensive /specialist knowledge of NHS clinical and operational processes
- Understanding of Clinical terminology
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or significant experience of working at degree level.
- Comprehensive IT training/education.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Project management qualification or equivalent experience.
- ITIL qualification.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly.
-
- Good team player.
- Friendly, adaptable and approachable.
Desirable
- Flexibility in the hours covered if required.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a technical role.
- In-depth knowledge and experience in utilising a scripting language e.g VB script.
- Able to use advanced features of Microsoft Excel, including functions and macros to manipulate and present data, export data to other programmes.
- Knowledge and experience in designing, creating and querying SQL and relational databases.
- Previous experience of working in a team, responding to competing demands.
- Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines.
- Experience of producing detailed written reports and presentations.
- Previous experience of working on NHS IT projects.
Desirable
- Experience of project and resource planning with a good understanding of change management.
- Experience of business analysis and process mapping.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of own limitations
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
- Comprehensive /specialist knowledge of NHS clinical and operational processes
- Understanding of Clinical terminology
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or significant experience of working at degree level.
- Comprehensive IT training/education.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Project management qualification or equivalent experience.
- ITIL qualification.
Additional information
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).
