Apprentice Digital Automation Developer

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Digital team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust as an Apprentice Automation Developer. Reporting to the Digital Automation Specialist, you will support the development, testing, deployment and maintenance of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and low-code automation solutions across the Trust.

The role is ideally suited to someone with a basic understanding of coding and/or an interest in RPA and low-code technologies who is looking to develop practical experience within a supportive Automation and AI team. Working under close supervision and following established standards and procedures, you will contribute to digital transformation initiatives that help improve the efficiency, quality and safety of Trust services.

You will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills while working alongside experienced Digital colleagues and gaining hands-on experience with technologies such as Microsoft Power Automate and Power Apps. The role also provides opportunities to learn about the full automation lifecycle, including requirements gathering, development, testing, documentation, deployment, monitoring and basic troubleshooting.

Main duties of the job

As an Apprentice Automation Developer, your main duties will include:

• Assisting senior developers with the development of simple RPA solutions and workflows using Microsoft Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Supporting the configuration, testing and documentation of automation solutions.
• Carrying out routine checks, monitoring live automation processes and undertaking basic troubleshooting.
• Logging, updating and tracking work items, incidents and change requests using Jira or similar tools.
• Following agreed development standards, documentation requirements and version control practices.
• Participating in Agile ways of working, including stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Assisting with gathering basic requirements and process information from users and stakeholders.
• Escalating technical issues appropriately and promptly.
• Undertaking relevant training and self-development to build knowledge and skills in RPA, low-code development and digital services.
• Working collaboratively with the Automation Team and wider Digital colleagues to support digital transformation and continuous improvement across the Trust.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a largeacute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acuteservices to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to alarger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services fromthree sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and ourcaring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centredcare. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people towork with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin oureveryday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewiseaccreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible workingwithin our organisation as a flex positive employer.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Digital Automation Specialist, the post holder will support the development, testing, deployment and maintenance of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and low code automation solutions across Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

The role is suitable for an individual with some basic knowledge of coding and/or exposure to RPA or low code tools, who is looking to develop practical experience within a structured Automation and AI team. The post holder will work under close supervision, following defined standards and procedures, contributing to digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, quality and safety of Trust services.

Key Duties:

Assist in the development of simple RPA solutions and workflows using Microsoft Power Automate and Power Apps, under guidance from senior developers.

Support the configuration, testing and documentation of automation solutions.

Carry out routine checks, basic troubleshooting and monitoring of live automation processes.

Log, update and track work items, incidents and change requests using Jira or similar tools.

Follow agreed development standards, documentation templates and version control practices.

Participate in Agile ceremonies such as stand ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives as directed.

Assist with gathering basic requirements and process information from users and stakeholders.

Escalate issues appropriately and in a timely manner.

General Duties:

Undertake training and self development activities relevant to RPA, low code development and digital services.

Carry out any other reasonable duties consistent with the level of responsibility of the post.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Digital Automation Specialist, the post holder will support the development, testing, deployment and maintenance of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and low code automation solutions across Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

The role is suitable for an individual with some basic knowledge of coding and/or exposure to RPA or low code tools, who is looking to develop practical experience within a structured Automation and AI team. The post holder will work under close supervision, following defined standards and procedures, contributing to digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, quality and safety of Trust services.

Key Duties:

Assist in the development of simple RPA solutions and workflows using Microsoft Power Automate and Power Apps, under guidance from senior developers.

Support the configuration, testing and documentation of automation solutions.

Carry out routine checks, basic troubleshooting and monitoring of live automation processes.

Log, update and track work items, incidents and change requests using Jira or similar tools.

Follow agreed development standards, documentation templates and version control practices.

Participate in Agile ceremonies such as stand ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives as directed.

Assist with gathering basic requirements and process information from users and stakeholders.

Escalate issues appropriately and in a timely manner.

General Duties:

Undertake training and self development activities relevant to RPA, low code development and digital services.

Carry out any other reasonable duties consistent with the level of responsibility of the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Some experience or exposure to IT, digital systems or automation tools

Desirable

• Awareness of Python, C#, SQL or SQL Server

Other

Essential

• Undertake training and self development activities relevant to RPA, low code development and digital services.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties consistent with the level of responsibility of the post.

Desirable

• Able to identify, explore and learn new technologies to support service improvement and development.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Communicate clearly and politely with colleagues and users at all levels.
• Accurately record information, issues and progress in written form.
• Work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions from senior staff.

Desirable

• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to adapt to service needs.

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English

Desirable

• Any IT or Digital related qualification or training

Skills / Knowledge

Essential

• Basic understanding or exposure to coding or scripting concepts.
• Awareness of RPA or automation tools, particularly Microsoft Power
• Automate and Power Apps.

Desirable

• Awareness of AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or automation agents is beneficial.
• Ability to attend meetings in a technical capacity

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Some experience or exposure to IT, digital systems or automation tools

Desirable

• Awareness of Python, C#, SQL or SQL Server

Other

Essential

• Undertake training and self development activities relevant to RPA, low code development and digital services.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties consistent with the level of responsibility of the post.

Desirable

• Able to identify, explore and learn new technologies to support service improvement and development.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Communicate clearly and politely with colleagues and users at all levels.
• Accurately record information, issues and progress in written form.
• Work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions from senior staff.

Desirable

• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to adapt to service needs.

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English

Desirable

• Any IT or Digital related qualification or training

Skills / Knowledge

Essential

• Basic understanding or exposure to coding or scripting concepts.
• Awareness of RPA or automation tools, particularly Microsoft Power
• Automate and Power Apps.

Desirable

• Awareness of AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or automation agents is beneficial.
• Ability to attend meetings in a technical capacity

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

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