Job summary
Robotic Process Automation DevelopersWe're on a journey to better automation in the NHS, helping our clinical teams spend more timewith their patients and less time filling forms.So, if you're fired up by software, keen on robotic processes and sold on solutions, you might bethe person to help us along the way.We're not just nurses and doctors in the NHS.Writing referral letters, processing job applications, and just doing the routine stuff shouldn't getin the way of great clinical care.That's where robotic process automation comes in. But we can't do it without great people tohelp us.As an RPA developer you will use process design documents to build automations that can help usto process data faster, ranging from simple to complex automations.You'll get all the training you need to progress from junior entry-level developer through to anexperienced RPA developer, building complex automations. If you've already got some experienceand expertise we'll fast-track you into a more senior role.We'll also have senior RPA developers within the team to support your journey, act as a rolemodel and mentor and be a point of expertise and advice.Bring your skills and be part of the UKs greatest asset; our NHS.
Main duties of the job
As an RPA Developer you will be responsible for the creation and design of automations based oninformation provided within the Process Design Documentation (PDD). The complexity of theprocesses allocated to you for automation will vary depending on your training, skills, experienceand banding. All RPA Developers will act as an ambassador and role model for other members of the team andare expected to be kind, responsive, professional and informative and to contribute to the qualityof our services by demonstrating the behaviours detailed in the Trust 'CARE Values into actionFramework'.
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 18th August 2023.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 18th August 2023.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 4 - Foundation degree / NVQ Level 4. Band 5 - Batchelor's degree (BA (BSc) / NVQ level 5, ordinary degree or equivalent level of experience. Band 6 - Bachelor's degree (BA (BSc) / NVQ level 6, Ordinary degree or equivalent level of experience. Evidence of continuing professional development (2)
Desirable
- Band 5 - RPA accreditation or evidence of RPA learning Evidence of continuing professional development. Band 6 - RPA accreditation Experience in - PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node Working experience in system development and implementation projects (3)
Experience
Essential
- Band 4 No previous RPA experience required. Experience of working with computers to a competent standard Experience of providing a high-quality service to customers Proven use of office systems, i.e. MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel. Band 5 As Band 4 + Previous experience of working within an IT service Sound judgement and logical approach to complex situations, with ability to determine and implement solutions. Band 6 As Band 4, 5 + Previous experience working with at least one of the top 3 RPA platforms (Automation Anywhere, UiPath or BluePrism) Experience in monitoring performance of system and processes components, and making recommendations for improvements Experience of the whole product lifecycle, encompassing development, testing & support An awareness of change impact and the effect on the ability to automate or the need to update existing automations An understanding of industry standard approaches to exceptions and error handling Experience of documenting solutions and system dependencies Experience of acting as a mentor to more junior developers (5)
Desirable
- Band 4 - Some IT / analytical / coding experience NHS experience. Band 5 - As band 4 + Previous experience working with at least one of the top 3 RPA platforms (Automation Anywhere, UiPath or BluePrism). Band 6 - NHS specific IT system experience Understanding of NHS Community Services Experience of managing projects and undertaking evaluation (4)
Knowledge
Essential
- Band 4 - understanding of RPA, Band 5 - Specialist knowledge of RPA. Development of standard and bespoke data report from Databases. Band 6 - A Band 5 + Effective leadership, influencing, persuading and negotiating skills. (3)
Desirable
- Bands 5 and 6 - an understanding of NHS current agenda and challenges. NHS specific IT system experience (2)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 4 - Foundation degree / NVQ Level 4. Band 5 - Batchelor's degree (BA (BSc) / NVQ level 5, ordinary degree or equivalent level of experience. Band 6 - Bachelor's degree (BA (BSc) / NVQ level 6, Ordinary degree or equivalent level of experience. Evidence of continuing professional development (2)
Desirable
- Band 5 - RPA accreditation or evidence of RPA learning Evidence of continuing professional development. Band 6 - RPA accreditation Experience in - PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node Working experience in system development and implementation projects (3)
Experience
Essential
- Band 4 No previous RPA experience required. Experience of working with computers to a competent standard Experience of providing a high-quality service to customers Proven use of office systems, i.e. MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel. Band 5 As Band 4 + Previous experience of working within an IT service Sound judgement and logical approach to complex situations, with ability to determine and implement solutions. Band 6 As Band 4, 5 + Previous experience working with at least one of the top 3 RPA platforms (Automation Anywhere, UiPath or BluePrism) Experience in monitoring performance of system and processes components, and making recommendations for improvements Experience of the whole product lifecycle, encompassing development, testing & support An awareness of change impact and the effect on the ability to automate or the need to update existing automations An understanding of industry standard approaches to exceptions and error handling Experience of documenting solutions and system dependencies Experience of acting as a mentor to more junior developers (5)
Desirable
- Band 4 - Some IT / analytical / coding experience NHS experience. Band 5 - As band 4 + Previous experience working with at least one of the top 3 RPA platforms (Automation Anywhere, UiPath or BluePrism). Band 6 - NHS specific IT system experience Understanding of NHS Community Services Experience of managing projects and undertaking evaluation (4)
Knowledge
Essential
- Band 4 - understanding of RPA, Band 5 - Specialist knowledge of RPA. Development of standard and bespoke data report from Databases. Band 6 - A Band 5 + Effective leadership, influencing, persuading and negotiating skills. (3)
Desirable
- Bands 5 and 6 - an understanding of NHS current agenda and challenges. NHS specific IT system experience (2)
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).
