Automation Analyst

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will assist the Trust in the delivery of cost-effective, risk-controlled, robust, reliable, responsive and secure process automation solutions to assist the organisation in eliminating paper and improving efficiency.

Provide assurance that processes are compliant with NHS standards and are valid, complete and "fit for purpose" in order to facilitate effective process automation solutions.

Work with senior developers to participate in all areas of the robotic automation development lifecycle including design, programming, versioning control, testing, documentation, technical implementation and deployment.

Main duties of the job

On a day to day basis monitor and evaluate automations against standards for completeness, accuracy, validity and timelines. Providing comprehensive performance reports to the required audience to improve the quality of processes. Work closely with customers and senior staff to ensure all processes are adhered to and where necessary, additional training/awareness is provided.

Participating in development of automation solutions across a range of technology platforms and integrated 3rd party systems.

Working to the latest industry robotic technology and ethical standards, delivery techniques & processes to ensures that the organisation gains maximum benefits from automation solutions.

Identifying requirements for new automation processes.

Input into the robotic development programme of work by recommending future developments.

Writing robust and thorough test scripts.

Ensures that robotic solutions are developed in a cost-effective and professional manner, which meets the needs of Trust's operational needs whilst maintaining system security and data integrity.

Eliminate single points of failure and unacceptable risks within the infrastructure and robotic services environment.

Develop robotic automation solutions in accordance with existing Trust policies

About us

People love working at Gateshead.

In the annual survey for NHS staff, we consistently rate highly as a place people would recommend others to work.

In the most recent survey, 72% of our staff said they would recommend working at Gateshead.

We aim to attract and retain a talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Date posted

15 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

297-5286920

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provides expert knowledge of system architecture in order to develop and provide process automations to meet user requirements. Ability to identify the data and information requirements through consulting with colleagues and the target audience, identify any variables/anomalies that affect the data and information and agree reporting relationships.

An understanding of the business process, service requirements and national and local data definitions must be communicated to staff within the context of NHS data definitions.

To communicate 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.

The need to communicate technology issues in a non-technical way so the target audience fully understand any communication is essential.

To keep abreast of team plans and all aspects of the automation development lifecycle.

Planning additions, deletions and minor modifications to process automations and interface engines upon trust-wide infrastructure and implementing and managing the Change Control process to ensure ICT services are not adversely impacted because of change.

Working closely with the project team ensuring key components are delivered on-time and to the required standard.

Working with customers to write software specifications for sign-off by stakeholders

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provides expert knowledge of system architecture in order to develop and provide process automations to meet user requirements. Ability to identify the data and information requirements through consulting with colleagues and the target audience, identify any variables/anomalies that affect the data and information and agree reporting relationships.

An understanding of the business process, service requirements and national and local data definitions must be communicated to staff within the context of NHS data definitions.

To communicate 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.

The need to communicate technology issues in a non-technical way so the target audience fully understand any communication is essential.

To keep abreast of team plans and all aspects of the automation development lifecycle.

Planning additions, deletions and minor modifications to process automations and interface engines upon trust-wide infrastructure and implementing and managing the Change Control process to ensure ICT services are not adversely impacted because of change.

Working closely with the project team ensuring key components are delivered on-time and to the required standard.

Working with customers to write software specifications for sign-off by stakeholders

Person Specification

shortlisting

Essential

  • Experience of using RPA software such as Blue Prism and Power Automate

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant degree

Experience

Essential

  • Experience
Person Specification

shortlisting

Essential

  • Experience of using RPA software such as Blue Prism and Power Automate

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant degree

Experience

Essential

  • Experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Integration and Automation Manager

Louise Strom

lstrom@nhs.net

01914452397

Date posted

15 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

297-5286920

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


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