Automation Senior Developer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves designing, developing, testing, and supporting Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Power Platform applications. The Senior Automation Developer will streamline business processes, enhance digital capabilities, and contribute to digital transformation strategies for both Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust. Key responsibilities include leading complex automation projects and ensuring solutions are secure and maintainable.
Key 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.
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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.).
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Automation Senior Developer
The closing date is 01 September 2026
Job summary
Band 7: £49,387 - 56,515 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week
Temporary Contract - Start Date: 12/10/2026 - End Date: 29/02/2028
Location: Base location either St Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight,PO30 5TG, or Building 4000, Lakeside, North Harbour, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3EN. Across site travel may be required, the frequency will be agreed locally.
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.
Main duties of the job
You will design, develop, test, and support Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Power Platform applications, applying your technical expertise to streamline business processes, enhance digital capabilities, and support the Trusts wider digital transformation strategies.
About us
Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.
The vision for our single corporate services is to:
- Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for
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