Automation Developer

NHS; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare provider in Portsmouth is seeking an Automation Developer to enhance digital capabilities through RPA and the Microsoft Power Platform. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to implement and support automation solutions, ensuring alignment with governance standards. Applicants should have a degree in Computer Science and experience with RPA tools like Blue Prism. The role offers opportunities for development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years experience in automation development.
• Practical understanding of the RPA lifecycle and exception handling.
• Experience working within the NHS or public-sector organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy RPA solutions using Blue Prism.
• Collaborate with senior developers and business analysts on automation solutions.
• Produce technical documentation and maintain existing automations.

Skills

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Microsoft Power Platform

Blue Prism

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Blue Prism Developer certification

Tools

Blue Prism

Microsoft Power Automate

Microsoft Power Apps

Job description

Automation Developer

The closing date is 30 November 2025

This vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only.

Main duties of the job

The Automation Developer will support the delivery of intelligent automation and digital process improvement across both Trusts.

You will develop, test, and maintain Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Power Platform applications, using your growing technical expertise to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance the Trusts digital capabilities.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to automation projects of varying complexity, ensuring that all solutions are robust, secure, and meet organisational and governance standards.

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.

  Job responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and deploy RPA solutions usingBlue Prism, following established standards and best practice.
  • Assist in the design and implementation ofMicrosoft Power Platformapplications, includingPower Automate andPower 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

  Qualifications

  • 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

    • 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 name

    Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

    Address

    Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Corporate Hub

    Block 4000, Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, Cosham