Digital Automation & Low Code Developer

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 May 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about automation, low-code development, and digital transformation? Do you want to develop innovative solutions that improve efficiency and user experience?

We are looking for a Digital Automation & Low-Code Developer to join our People Scaling team, focusing on automating HR and workforce processes. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining workflow automation, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), API integrations, and AI-powered solutions using Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, and related technologies.

This role is hands-on and technical, perfect for someone who thrives in problem-solving, solution development, and innovation.

We are recruiting:

1 x Substantive

1 x Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity - 12 months

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilitieso Develop automation workflows using Microsoft Power Automateo Build low-code applications with Power Apps for HR & workforce processeso Design API integrations for seamless system connectivity (ESR, ATS, LMS, payroll)o Implement AI-driven automation to enhance efficiencyo Create self-service portals, digital forms, and workforce dashboardso Monitor, refine, and optimise automation workflows

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-RD-EMF18214

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

What Were Looking For

Experience with Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, and API development

Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and Dataverse

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset

Experience in automation, AI, or low-code development (Desirable: NHS/public sector experience)

Future Growth Opportunities

This role offers fantastic long-term career development within digital transformation, with opportunities to:

Develop a future workforce platform using Backendless, Azure, and BaaS (Backend-as-a-Service) solutions

Work on AI-powered automation, including chatbots and machine learning solutions

Expand automation initiatives into other departments, such as finance, procurement, and clinical workflows

Grow into leadership roles, such as Senior Digital Developer, Automation Architect, or Low-Code Platform Lead

Why Join Us?

Be part of an innovative digital transformation team

Make a tangible impact on workforce automation

Work with cutting-edge technology in an NHS environment

Hybrid working available mix of office & remote

If you are looking for a role with cutting-edge technology, professional development, and real-world impact, this is the perfect opportunity.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What Were Looking For

Experience with Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, and API development

Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and Dataverse

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset

Experience in automation, AI, or low-code development (Desirable: NHS/public sector experience)

Future Growth Opportunities

This role offers fantastic long-term career development within digital transformation, with opportunities to:

Develop a future workforce platform using Backendless, Azure, and BaaS (Backend-as-a-Service) solutions

Work on AI-powered automation, including chatbots and machine learning solutions

Expand automation initiatives into other departments, such as finance, procurement, and clinical workflows

Grow into leadership roles, such as Senior Digital Developer, Automation Architect, or Low-Code Platform Lead

Why Join Us?

Be part of an innovative digital transformation team

Make a tangible impact on workforce automation

Work with cutting-edge technology in an NHS environment

Hybrid working available mix of office & remote

If you are looking for a role with cutting-edge technology, professional development, and real-world impact, this is the perfect opportunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent experience in IT, Computer Science, or a related field

Desirable

  • Certification in AI Builder, RPA, or Power BI
  • Microsoft Power Platform Certification (Power Automate, Power Apps)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Understanding/experience of working across a large organisation or collaborative group
  • Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, with varying backgrounds, cultures, or objectives.
  • Experience of effective team working, with a shared goal in mind
  • Experience developing automation workflows using Power Automate
  • Hands-on experience developing Power Apps & low-code solutions
  • API development experience (REST APIs, JSON, Dataverse)
  • Knowledge of workflow automation & digital transformation

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering training
  • Experience working in NHS or public sector digital transformation
  • Understanding of HR digital systems (ESR, ATS, LMS, etc.)
  • Experience with Backendless, Azure, or other BaaS platforms
  • Knowledge of AI Builder & chatbot automation
  • Experience with SQL, APIs, and Power Platform connectors
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent experience in IT, Computer Science, or a related field

Desirable

  • Certification in AI Builder, RPA, or Power BI
  • Microsoft Power Platform Certification (Power Automate, Power Apps)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Understanding/experience of working across a large organisation or collaborative group
  • Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, with varying backgrounds, cultures, or objectives.
  • Experience of effective team working, with a shared goal in mind
  • Experience developing automation workflows using Power Automate
  • Hands-on experience developing Power Apps & low-code solutions
  • API development experience (REST APIs, JSON, Dataverse)
  • Knowledge of workflow automation & digital transformation

Desirable

  • Experience of delivering training
  • Experience working in NHS or public sector digital transformation
  • Understanding of HR digital systems (ESR, ATS, LMS, etc.)
  • Experience with Backendless, Azure, or other BaaS platforms
  • Knowledge of AI Builder & chatbot automation
  • Experience with SQL, APIs, and Power Platform connectors

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

People Scaling Senior Programme Manager

Jade Winnett

jade.winnett@nhs.net

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-RD-EMF18214

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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