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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automation Developer - **Company:** Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust - **Location:** Newport, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £49,387.0 - £56,515.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Databases, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Web Services, Cloud Platform System, Microsoft Power Automate, Office365, Uipath, Information Technology, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, Powerapps - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb0d3b31ed084c8add57c6373c8087f229/eaa ## About the Role * 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. Experience Essential * 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.). ## Description 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., 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., Working within a skilled and collaborative team, you will lead on complex automation projects, ensuring that all solutions are secure, maintainable, and deliver measurable benefits to the organisation., * 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. ## Related Videos - [RPA crash course for .Net developers – intro into the world of RPA from the perspective of a .Net developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/271-rpa-crash-course-for-net-developers-intro-into-the-world-of-rpa-from-the-perspective-of-a-net-developer) - [How to achieve web automation with UiPath](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/310-how-to-achieve-web-automation-with-uipath) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [The Deichmann RPA journey: Step by step with low-code automation to success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1566-the-deichmann-rpa-journey-step-by-step-with-low-code-automation-to-success) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [RPA in the Public Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/86-rpa-in-the-public-sector) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)