Robotic Process Automation Developer

A newly created role and team, this role is part of our Robotic Process Automation programme which looks to identify and implement automation solutions to improve productivity and efficiency within People and OD services.
The RPA Developer role is responsible for designing, creating, testing of Robotic Process Automation processes that will interact with multiple third-party applications
You will act as the technical specialist for RPA and be responsible for the design and creation of RPA solutions and for the integration of these into, and between, existing Trust systems. You will participate in all areas of the robotic automation development, including design, creation, versioning control, testing, documentation, technical implementation, deployment and monitoring, providing cost-effective, risk-controlled, robust, reliable, responsive and secure automation solutions
This role comes with full training and support to develop the specific skills you will need to work as part of a team to identify, develop and implement automations across People and OD services., In this role you will play a vital role in designing, developing, and implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions to streamline People and OD administration processes, improve efficiency, and enhance customer service within the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of digital transformation in healthcare.
This role comes with full training and support to develop the specific skills you will need to work as part of a team to identify, develop and implement automations across People and OD services., Further details regarding the post can be obtained by contacting a Recruiting Manager as per contact details below.
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You should be educated to degree-level, ideally in a computer science/IT-related field (or have equivalent experience). You will need strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities, with the capacity to understand complex problems, but be able to explain technical concepts to non-technical people. Experience of working with automation technologies in healthcare or the NHS would be an advantage.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
+ Safety
+ Care
+ Respect
+ Communication
+ Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more., The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.
The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non-Executive positions.
Alongside this there are extensive training development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on-site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies.