Job summary
- Main area
- Human Resources
- Grade
- 6
- Contract
- One permanent and one fixed term role
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 384-RD-EMF18214
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Surrey Hospital
- Town
- Guildford
- Salary
- £39,205 - £47,084 Pro Rata Per Annum inc. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Digital Automation & Low Code Developer
6
Job overview
Are you passionate about automation, low-code development, and digital transformation? Do you want to develop innovative solutions that improve efficiency and user experience?
We are looking for a Digital Automation & Low-Code Developer to join our People Scaling team, focusing on automating HR and workforce processes. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining workflow automation, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), API integrations, and AI-powered solutions using Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, and related technologies.
This role is hands-on and technical, perfect for someone who thrives in problem-solving, solution development, and innovation.
We are recruiting:
· 1 x Substantive
· 1 x Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity – 12 months
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
• Develop automation workflows using Microsoft Power Automate
• Build low-code applications with Power Apps for HR & workforce processes
• Design API integrations for seamless system connectivity (ESR, ATS, LMS, payroll)
• Implement AI-driven automation to enhance efficiency
• Create self-service portals, digital forms, and workforce dashboards
• Monitor, refine, and optimise automation workflows
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What We’re Looking For
· Experience with Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, and API development
· Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and Dataverse
· Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
· Attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset
· Experience in automation, AI, or low-code development (Desirable: NHS/public sector experience)
Future Growth Opportunities
This role offers fantastic long-term career development within digital transformation, with opportunities to:
· Develop a future workforce platform using Backendless, Azure, and BaaS (Backend-as-a-Service) solutions
· Work on AI-powered automation, including chatbots and machine learning solutions
· Expand automation initiatives into other departments, such as finance, procurement, and clinical workflows
· Grow into leadership roles, such as Senior Digital Developer, Automation Architect, or Low-Code Platform Lead
Why Join Us?
· Be part of an innovative digital transformation team
· Make a tangible impact on workforce automation
· Work with cutting-edge technology in an NHS environment
· Hybrid working available – mix of office & remote
If you are looking for a role with cutting-edge technology, professional development, and real-world impact, this is the perfect opportunity.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent experience in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
Desirable criteria
- Certification in AI Builder, RPA, or Power BI
- Microsoft Power Platform Certification (Power Automate, Power Apps)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Understanding/experience of working across a large organisation or collaborative group
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, with varying backgrounds, cultures, or objectives.
- Experience of effective team working, with a shared goal in mind
- Experience developing automation workflows using Power Automate
- Hands-on experience developing Power Apps & low-code solutions
- API development experience (REST APIs, JSON, Dataverse)
- Knowledge of workflow automation & digital transformation
Desirable criteria
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience working in NHS or public sector digital transformation
- Understanding of HR digital systems (ESR, ATS, LMS, etc.)
- Experience with Backendless, Azure, or other BaaS platforms
- Knowledge of AI Builder & chatbot automation
- Experience with SQL, APIs, and Power Platform connectors
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jade Winnett
- Job title
- People Scaling Senior Programme Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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