Automation Developer | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Reading is hiring an RPA Developer to design and maintain automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform tools. The role involves working in agile sprints to deliver impactful automations while ensuring compliance and supporting development. Ideal candidates will have automation experience and knowledge of governance in software development. The position offers flexible working options and generous benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts at retailers

Free parking

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in automation or citizen developer environments.
• Experience creating production automation solutions.
• Ability to work within governed and process-heavy environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RPA solutions using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Deliver automations through agile sprints.
• Ensure compliance with governance and legislation.

Skills

Automation experience

Microsoft Power Platform expertise

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Power Automate

Blue Prism

UiPath

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

1. Relevant experience working within an automation or citizen developer environment.
2. Experience of developing and delivering production automation solutions using tools such as Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, UiPath, or Power Automate, or other software development experience.
3. Experience in supporting the development of automation solutions.
4. Experience of working within a highly governed and process-heavy working environment.
5. Evidence of recent current and continuous personal and professional development.
6. Experience of working in professional software development.

About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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. We are an inclusive employer where our people share a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Benefits

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

Additional information

Please note: occasional travel across Berkshire and attendance at four annual in-person team meetings is required. The role may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received.

How to apply

Please see the attached job description and person specification. We encourage you to review how you meet the criteria and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and provide reasonable adjustments as needed. Contact Stefan Vaughan at 07920413062 or [e-mail].