Automation Developer

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Reading seeks an RPA Developer to design and maintain automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and engaging in continuous professional development. Ideal candidates will have experience with automation tools and Agile methodologies, supporting healthcare transformation efforts.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

Career development opportunities

'Cycle to Work' scheme

Discounts at retailers

Generous family leave policies

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in developing automation solutions.
• Relevant degree or experience in automation.
• Continuous professional development evidence.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain RPA solutions using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Deliver robust automations through agile sprints.
• Support testing and compliance with governance.

Skills

Automation development

Microsoft Power Platform

Agile methodology

Education

Degree in a relevant subject or relevant experience

PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification

Tools

Blue Prism

Automation Anywhere

UiPath

Power Automate

Job description

Join our Intelligent Automation team as an RPA Developer, reporting to the Lead Developer. You'll design, build, and maintain automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform tools--Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Automate Desktop, and SharePoint.

Working in agile sprints, you'll deliver impactful automations aligned with Berkshire Healthcare's needs. You'll also support testing, break-fix tasks, and collaborate with developers and stakeholders across the Trust.

We'll support your growth with training and development opportunities to help you tackle increasingly complex projects. You'll contribute to a programme that combines RPA with AI, OCR, ICR, and analytics to drive smarter, adaptive processes.

Our programme follows ISO 27001, GDPR, and Prince 2 Agile standards. You'll help ensure compliance and participate in audits. Occasional travel across Berkshire and attendance at four annual in-person team meetings is required.

If you're detail-oriented, eager to learn, and passionate about automation in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you

Main duties of the job

Design, develop, and maintain Intelligent Automation (RPA) solutions using Microsoft Power Platform.

Deliver robust, scalable automations through agile development sprints.

Grow expertise in Power Platform to support business transformation.

Test automations (yours and others), report issues, and ensure compliance with governance and legislation.

Own your automations, code, databases, and lists.

Ensure adherence to ISO 27001, DCB 0129/0160, and Trust policies.

Complete governance documentation to required standards and stay updated on changes.

Participate in internal and external audits.

Understand stakeholder needs and support them during automation design and build.

Help identify new automation opportunities across the Trust.

Action break/fix requests within agreed timelines.

Attend IA team and project meetings.

Maintain strong knowledge of Intelligent Automation and Power Platform technologies to support evolving business priorities.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

Relevant experience working within an automation or citizen developer environment

Experience of successfully developing and delivering production Automation solutions using tools such as Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, UiPath, or Power Automate.Or other software development experience

Experience in supporting the development of automation solutions.

Experience of working within a highly governed and process heavy working environment.

Evidence of recent current & continuous personal and professional development.

Experience of working in professional software development.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Stefan Vaughan on 07920 413062 or email: [e-mail] wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

• Educated to degree level in a subject relevant to the post or with relevant experience working within an automation or citizen developer environment.
• PRINCE2 qualification or PRINCE2 Agile qualification, passed through examination, or equivalent relevant specialist experience & knowledge.

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of recent current & continuous personal and professional development.

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.