Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the rapidly growing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) team in support of our automation journey. We are seeking to recruit a focused and highly motivated individual to join the team in the role of RPA developer with a key focus to deliver automation solutions across the Trust to support transformation.
This post is pivotal in providing all aspects of RPA process design, system integration and solution development including programming and technical implementation to drive forward innovative automation solutions
We seek an individual who has both the necessary technical skills to programme our automations but with additional soft skills to train, support and develop others in the RPA team as we grow.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with Silverlink PCS and NLAG's WebV applications for automation design and integration.
The role would suit someone with a proven record of complex RPA automation delivery. This is a role that is both demanding and challenging, but also rewarding as you will help shape our vision for RPA
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:
A proven track record of complex RPA process delivery.
The ability to design and create RPA solutions.
Capability to work effectively under pressure, multi-task and prioritise workloads.
Maintenance of professional integrity at all times
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a subject matter RPA expert able to offer training, support and development for others. Working independently and as part of the wider team, the role will include: Participating in all aspects of RPA process design; system integration; solution development; authoring controls and standards; authoring of documentation; software tools design; programming and technical implementation across the entire automation development lifecycle; the creation of complex functional specifications; application programming across a range of technology platforms; and systems integration, testing and deployment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a subject matter RPA expert able to offer training, support and development for others. Working independently and as part of the wider team, the role will include: Participating in all aspects of RPA process design; system integration; solution development; authoring controls and standards; authoring of documentation; software tools design; programming and technical implementation across the entire automation development lifecycle; the creation of complex functional specifications; application programming across a range of technology platforms; and systems integration, testing and deployment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has degree or equivalent level qualification
- Post Graduate Level qualification or equivalent knowledge
Desirable
- Blueprism Practitioner Status
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years developing and testing software on a Windows platform and adhering to a structured and documented methodology OR a minimum of 6 months developing and implementing automated processes as an accredited developer.
- Experience of delivering automations using key NHS applications including ERS, PAS, EPR, Trac etc.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Silverlink PCS application and NLAG's WebV application
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has degree or equivalent level qualification
- Post Graduate Level qualification or equivalent knowledge
Desirable
- Blueprism Practitioner Status
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years developing and testing software on a Windows platform and adhering to a structured and documented methodology OR a minimum of 6 months developing and implementing automated processes as an accredited developer.
- Experience of delivering automations using key NHS applications including ERS, PAS, EPR, Trac etc.
Desirable
- Experience of working with Silverlink PCS application and NLAG's WebV application
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).
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.
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).
