Automation Engineer

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford is seeking an Automation Engineer to develop, test, and implement automation solutions aimed at reducing manual tasks and improving patient care efficiency. The successful candidate will manage automation lifecycles, engage with third-party applications, and ensure compliance with security protocols. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and significant experience with automation technologies such as Blue Prism and Microsoft Power Platform. The role offers opportunities for professional development and impactful contributions to healthcare services.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Engaging with innovative technologies

Qualifications

• Experience working at degree level or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of automation technologies and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated processes.
• Integrate automation solutions with existing systems.
• Ensure adherence to security and data integrity protocols.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of automation technology

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Management/leadership qualification

Blue Prism Cloud Associate Developer certification

Tools

Blue Prism RPA

Microsoft Power Platform

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Automation Engineer

The closing date is 20 January 2026

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 21.01.26

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 26.01.26

Working as part of a small team, the post holder will work closely with Bradford Teaching Hospitals Trust colleagues and third‑party suppliers to understand current and future business processes, design, create, test and implement automated processes to reduce repetitive manual administration tasks. The aim of this project is to automate time‑consuming manual processes, increase accuracy and reduce response times, thus directly improving patient care. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has technical experience in this area.

The post holder will be responsible for the design and creation of process automation solutions and for the integration of these into, and between, existing Trust systems. They will participate in all areas of robotic automation development, including feasibility research, design, programming, versioning control, testing, documentation, technical implementation, deployment and monitoring, maintenance of processes, and providing cost‑effective, risk‑controlled, robust, reliable, responsive and secure automation solutions. Primarily through the use of automated tools and software, this post will lead to improved efficiencies around the Trust, due to the delivery of robust, reliable, responsive and secure automated processes.

Main duties of the job

Working independently the role will include:

• Solution development, process maintenance and monitoring of live processes
• Identification of requirements for new automations and associated integrations
• Proposals for cost‑effective developments
• The creation of complex functional specifications
• Application programming across a range of platforms
• Authoring of supporting documentation
• Systems integration, testing and deployment
• Maintaining test and live environment of RPA software at the Trust, including managing updates/upgrades/business continuity/impacts from associate applications
• Participating in all aspects of RPA training
• Participating in all aspects of RPA process design
• Ensuring project needs are met whilst maintaining system security and data integrity

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job responsibilities

The job holder will work closely with the project manager and other Trust colleagues and will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and broader automation technologies and processes for M365 and PowerAutomate/Platform within the Trust. The job holder will work closely with multiple third‑party applications within BTHFT.

This post will be responsible for the design and creation of automation solutions and for the integration of these into, and between, existing systems. Providing cost‑effective, risk‑controlled, robust, reliable, responsive and secure automation solutions, this role will support clinical and corporate transformation needs to assist the organisation in delivering its strategy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or significant experience of working at degree level
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Blue Prism Cloud Associate Developer / or alternative practitioner status
• Management/leadership qualification or equivalent knowledge at post graduate level
• Additional automation training or certification

Communication

• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills – ability to analyse complex data/information and make judgements/ draw conclusions
• Ability to work independently, using own initiative and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal – able to communicate complex and sensitive information and use persuasion, influencing and negotiation
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others and adjust plans as required both in the short and long term
• Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role
• Use of IT systems (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook) – standard keyboard skills
• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's values
• Good understanding of change management and the ability to embrace and drive change
• Risk management and governance
• Working knowledge of areas of a hospital in both corporate and clinical areas.
• Understanding of the NHS and current agenda

Knowledge and Experience

• Significant experience of working with automation technology to deliver complex automations
• Extensive knowledge of Blue Prism RPA, iOCR, Blue Prism Cloud Cognitive Tools (language translation, sentiment analysis, keyword classification, interact e‑forms, chatbot and orchestrator). As well as PowerPlatform, PowerAutomate, and M365 technologies.
• Practical experience of managing the automation lifecycle complying to best practice standards
• Experience of engaging with customers on a consultative basis
• Highly experienced in the use of Microsoft Office applications, such as Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel
• Experience of developing solutions using Microsoft Power Apps and Microsoft Flow (Automate).
• Experience of facilitating change in practice to improve services
• Analytical skills and the ability to work with complex datasets
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• At least 6 months experience working within an NHS Acute hospital
• Experience of delivering automations using key NHS applications including ESR, ERS, PAS, EPR, etc.
• Experience of delivering detailed written reports and presentations
• Project management / co‑ordination
• Handle sensitive information with appropriate discretion

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.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust