Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Lead Intelligent Automation Developer
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For further information about the role, please contact Gareth Cinnamon at gareth.cinnamon@nhs.net
About The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Intelligent Automation Developer to join our dynamic NHS organisation.
The post holder will lead the Trust's Intelligent Automation function, providing technical leadership and day-to-day management of Intelligent Automation Developers. They will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing secure, reliable and cost-effective automation and integration solutions that support the Trust's clinical and corporate transformation objectives.
As the Trust's Intelligent Automation subject matter expert, the post holder will oversee the full automation lifecycle, including process design, solution development, systems integration, testing, deployment, documentation, standards development and ongoing support. They will identify new automation opportunities, develop complex technical solutions and ensure all automation services meet organisational requirements for security, governance, data integrity and operational effectiveness while contributing to the Trust's wider digital transformation strategy.
Main duties
- Lead the Trust's Intelligent Automation function, providing technical leadership and line management for Intelligent Automation Developers.
- Design, develop and implement automation and integration solutions that support clinical and corporate services.
- Act as the Trust's subject matter expert for Intelligent Automation, providing guidance, training and support to colleagues and stakeholders.
- Manage the full automation development lifecycle, including process analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, documentation and ongoing support.
- Engage with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities, gather requirements and deliver solutions that align with organisational priorities.
- Develop and maintain standards, controls and governance processes to ensure solutions are secure, compliant and aligned with best practice.
- Oversee system integrations between Trust applications and technology platforms.
- Monitor and optimise automation services, ensuring performance, reliability and service levels are maintained.
- Support digital transformation initiatives by recommending and implementing innovative automation technologies and improvements.
- Ensure compliance with information governance, cyber security and data protection requirements while maintaining data integrity and system security.
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and technical excellence.
- Manage risks, documentation and change control processes, ensuring automation solutions are delivered safely and effectively.
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Qualifications
Essential person specification requirements
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification, or significant experience working at degree level.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
- Blue Prism Cloud Practitioner certification.
- Additional Blue Prism certification(s).
Experience
- Proven experience delivering complex automation solutions using Blue Prism Cloud.
- Expert knowledge of:
- Blue Prism RPA
- Intelligent OCR (iOCR)
- Blue Prism Cloud Cognitive Tools
- Language translation
- Sentiment analysis
- Keyword classification
- Interact e-Forms
- Chatbots
- Orchestrator
- Experience managing the full automation lifecycle in accordance with Blue Prism best practice standards.
- Experience engaging with customers and stakeholders in a consultative capacity to identify requirements and develop solutions.
Knowledge
- Good understanding of:
- Change management
- Risk management
- Governance and compliance processes
Skills And Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyse complex information and make sound decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain complex technical information to different audiences.
- Strong influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to lead and support change initiatives.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, including managing the workload of others.
- Flexible approach to meet service demands.
Personal Attributes
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with staff at all levels.
- Flexible and professional approach to work.
- Ability to demonstrate and uphold the Trust's values.
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
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We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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Our Benefits
- Access to the NHS pension plan
- Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
- Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
- Extensive benefits and support, including:
- Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
- Home electronics scheme
- Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
- Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
- Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
- Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
- Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
- Career progression, training and support
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