Automation Developer

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization is seeking a skilled automation developer to create RPA solutions using Blue Prism and Microsoft Power Platform. The successful candidate will have a degree in Computer Science and 2 to 3 years of relevant experience, particularly within the NHS. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this role, which offers a permanent contract and a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in automation development, ideally including Blue Prism.
• Practical understanding of the RPA lifecycle and exception handling.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy RPA solutions using Blue Prism.
• Assist in the design and implementation of Microsoft Power Platform applications.
• Collaborate with senior developers and business analysts to translate requirements.

Skills

Automation development

Blue Prism

Microsoft Power Platform

SQL integration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Blue Prism

Microsoft Power Automate

Power Apps

Job description

Job Summary

Band 6: £38,682 - £46,580
Permanent contract

Full time: 37.5 hours
This vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only.

About Us

Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.

The Vision For Our Single Corporate Services Is To:

• Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer.
• Improve efficiency through simplified and standardised policies, processes, and systems, drawing on the best from both Trusts.
• Do things once and reduce any duplication on transactional tasks giving corporate staff the ability to focus on higher value and more diverse activities.
• Co-invest in the latest digital solutions and standardise our approach, meaning we do things once for both organisations.
• Improve learning and development opportunities and sharing best practice, upskilling both Trusts.
• Co-locate teams in purpose-built facilities on the Island and in Portsmouth to enable closer working and sharing.
• Build resilience for individuals and our teams.

Details

Date posted: 13 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: REF1685Q
Job locations: Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Corporate Hub, Block 4000, Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, Cosham, PO6 3EN

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy RPA solutions using Blue Prism, following established standards and best practice.
• Assist in the design and implementation of Microsoft Power Platform applications, including Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Collaborate with senior developers, business analysts, and service leads to translate business requirements into effective automation solutions.
• Maintain and enhance existing automations, ensuring reliability and ongoing value.
• Produce technical documentation, reusable components, and accurate process records.
• Support users and colleagues in understanding and adopting automated solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Information Governance, data protection, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Contribute to process improvement, testing, and innovation activities within the automation team.
• Participate in knowledge‑sharing and skill‑building across the wider digital team.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree‑level education or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2 to 3 years experience in automation development, ideally including Blue Prism.
• Practical understanding of the RPA lifecycle and exception handling.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Experience integrating systems via APIs, web services, or databases (SQL).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet agreed deadlines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn and grow.

Experience

• Blue Prism Developer certification (Foundation or Professional).
• Experience working within the NHS or other large public‑sector organisations.
• Familiarity with Agile or iterative development methodologies.
• Knowledge of other RPA tools (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere).
• Awareness of cloud environments and virtual workforce management.

Employer details

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Corporate Hub, Block 4000, Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, Cosham, PO6 3EN
Website: https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/