Senior Automation Developer

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Job summary

This post will be responsible for leading RPA automation, design, creation and implementation of automation solutions and 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.

Career progression pathways and development opportunities are available. We support staff in their career aspirations with pathways to develop skills and experience for progression into other roles across different specialties. Ongoing training and development are offered in conjunction with BCS membership.

Please note that this advert will close once 50 applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be an expert within their domain and have an in depth knowledge of digital productivity tools including;

• Automation tools primarily Blue Prism
• Understanding and practical application of SQL to build and manipulate data tables.
• Coding knowledge of python or visual basic.
• Designing, using and integration using application programming interfaces (APIs).
• Integration engines using HL7 or FHIR with Intersystems and/or open source Mirth or Rhapsody.
• Use of cloud-based platforms primarily MS Azure
• Deep understanding of NHS smartcards, their virtual applications and use.

The Senior Automation Developer falls within the Digital Service umbrella, which follows the ITIL standard of Service Management. This is critical for empowering technology and process to ensure the customers have the best possible end result. You will be working in the Solutions Architecture section having a real drive to innovate to drive improving, maintaining and documenting new services.

As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from8amto 6pm giving you the very best of good work life balance.

About us

Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range restaurants.

Job responsibilities

Automation and Innovation Development Lifecycle:

• Support development teams in the planning, execution and testing of digital productivity projects.
• Lead on the implementation of new technology solutions, managing project deliverables in accordance with corporate project management standards.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders across all levels of the organisation. This will involve discussing workflow processes and aspects of solution design with members of service management.
• Communicate technology issues in a non-technical way so the target audience fully understand any communication is essential.
• Keep others abreast of team plans and all aspects of the digital productivity development lifecycle.
• Plan additions, deletions and minor modifications to process flows and interface engines upon trust-wide infrastructure and implementing and managing the change control process to ensure services are not adversely impacted because of change.
• Implement automation and integration solutions in compliance with trust security policies.
• Ensure critical digital productivity applications offer high availability, all business data is secure, backed up, archived as appropriate, and that all critical systems comply with trust-wide business continuity plans.
• Ensure maximum availability of related software applications throughout the organisation.
• Lead and participate in the relevant governance forums to ensure that changes and new processes are only deployed into the live environment once all required checks and pre-requisites are in place according to the change management policy and process.
• Maintain and demonstrate an up to date knowledge of industry developments and best practice standards.
• Create and deliver digital productivity tools using a hybrid technology ecosystem including rpa, application development, integration and apis.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or significant experience of working at degree level
• Management /leadership qualification or equivalent knowledge at post graduate level
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Minimum 2 Years' experience working as an automation developer
• Additional automation training or certification
• Blue Prism Cloud / or alternative practitioner status

Knowledge and skills

• 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.
• Practical experience of managing the automation lifecycle complying to the best practice standards
• Experience of engaging with customers on a consultative basis
• Experience of developing solutions using Microsoft Power Apps and Microsoft Flow (Automate).
• Experience of facilitating change in practice to improve services
• 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
• Risk management and governance
• Use of IT systems (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook) - standard keyboard skills
• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's values
• Experience of delivering automations using key NHS applications including ESR, ERS, PAS, EPR, Trac, NHS jobs etc.
• Project management / co-ordination
• Good understanding of change management and the ability to embrace and drive change
• Working knowledge of all areas of a hospital in both corporate and clinical areas.
• Understanding of the NHS and current agenda.

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.

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

£61,927 to £68,676 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS