Automation Senior Developer

• Design, develop, test, and deploy RPA solutions using Blue Prism in accordance with Trust standards and best practice.
• Support the development and integration of Microsoft Power Platform applications, including Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Collaborate with business analysts and service leads to translate operational requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Create and maintain reusable automation components, documentation, and governance artefacts.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior automation developers.
• Ensure compliance with Information Governance, data protection, and cybersecurity standards.
• Participate in change management, release processes, and quality assurance reviews.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process automation and continuous improvement.
• Support the ongoing maintenance and optimisation of existing automations.
• Contribute to technical innovation, evaluation of emerging technologies, and best practice sharing across the team.

For full job details and person specification please refer to the Job Description.

Job description Job responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy RPA solutions using Blue Prism in accordance with Trust standards and best practice.
• Support the development and integration of Microsoft Power Platform applications, including Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Collaborate with business analysts and service leads to translate operational requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Create and maintain reusable automation components, documentation, and governance artefacts.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior automation developers.
• Ensure compliance with Information Governance, data protection, and cybersecurity standards.
• Participate in change management, release processes, and quality assurance reviews.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process automation and continuous improvement.
• Support the ongoing maintenance and optimisation of existing automations.
• Contribute to technical innovation, evaluation of emerging technologies, and best practice sharing across the team.

For full job details and person specification please refer to the Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Degree level education/qualification or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Significant experience in RPA development, specifically with Blue Prism.
• Strong understanding of automation lifecycle management, exception handling, and process design.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools, including Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Experience of system integration using APIs, web services, and databases (SQL).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to agreed timescales.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

• Blue Prism certification (Developer / Professional Developer).
• Experience of working within the NHS or other public sector environments.
• Knowledge of Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience with cloud environments or virtual workforce management (e.g., Blue Prism Cloud).
• Familiarity with other RPA platforms (UiPath, Automation Anywhere, etc.).

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Degree level education/qualification or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Significant experience in RPA development, specifically with Blue Prism.
• Strong understanding of automation lifecycle management, exception handling, and process design.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools, including Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Experience of system integration using APIs, web services, and databases (SQL).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to agreed timescales.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

• Blue Prism certification (Developer / Professional Developer).
• Experience of working within the NHS or other public sector environments.
• Knowledge of Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience with cloud environments or virtual workforce management (e.g., Blue Prism Cloud).
• Familiarity with other RPA platforms (UiPath, Automation Anywhere, etc.).

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Corporate Hub

Block 4000, Lakeside North Harbour

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Corporate Hub

Block 4000, Lakeside North Harbour

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Intelligent Automation Manager

Marcel Suerman

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

16 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF2497W

Job locations

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Corporate Hub

Block 4000, Lakeside North Harbour

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3EN

United Kingdom

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Main duties

The Senior Automation Developer will play a key role in delivering intelligent automation solutions across both Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust.