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Job Summary
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, a world‑renowned cancer centre, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled developer to lead and support digital automation. In this role you will design, develop, and implement automation solutions to enhance business efficiency and productivity across the trust, using UiPath and other technologies. You will work closely with process experts and business analysts, translating organisational work into robot‑friendly steps. Every hour saved by your work enables staff to focus more on patient care.
Our Culture
* We are professional.
* We are patient/customer focused.
* We have pride in ourselves, Digital Services, and The Christie.
* We work as a team.
* We are inclusive.
Main Duties of the Job
* Build and implement automations using UiPath, Python, and other suitable technologies, following best practices and quality standards.
* Analyse requirements, design processes, and create automation solutions from concept to delivery.
* Support the full RPA lifecycle: planning, coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
* Collaborate with business analysts, IT, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
* Monitor and optimise bot performance for reliability and scalability.
* Stay informed on RPA and UiPath developments, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
* Document technical specifications, processes, and best practices.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues.
* Ensure compliance with NHS data protection, security, and governance standards.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for optimisation.
About Us
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. Based in Manchester, we serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, and as a national specialist receive referrals from throughout the country. We provide radiotherapy, chemotherapy, specialist surgery, and a wide range of support and diagnostic services, and are a global leader in research with over 300 trials each year.
Details
Date posted: 10 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 413‑100735‑FB‑AK
Job locations: Digital Services Management – E00398, Manchester, M20 4BX
Job Description
General Duties
* Undertake development training on automation software and best practice and maintain relevance of knowledge for this system.
* Generate workflow and development specification documents defining the systems, data, and requirements of a digital process to be automated.
* Work with colleagues on the automation team and subject matter experts to develop acceptance testing and monitoring of automated workflows.
* Author and submit change control documents for approval via the change authorisation board.
* Monitor and maintain the system and individual automations, addressing errors.
* Assist the design and implementation of processes to involve SMEs/workflow owners in the automation lifecycle.
* Support the relationship with partner organisations and product manufacturers.
* Provide second‑line support to automation system level problems, issues, and faults, applying judgement within established procedures.
* Administer the system on a daily basis, ensuring correct and efficient operation in line with agreed policies and procedures.
* Ensure all aspects of system housekeeping, data integrity and security are managed.
* Review system utilisation and error reports, assessing risks and benefits associated with the system.
* Assist in managing system upgrades, including assessment of functionality change, testing, communications, supplier liaison, implementation coordination and training.
* Deal with complex queries escalated from system managers.
* Conduct system demonstrations and actively promote and champion the use of RPA.
* Represent the Trust and its interests at external system user group meetings.
Data Quality
* Work to ensure that accurate and timely data is recorded within the system.
* Develop and implement a comprehensive set of robust data checks, audits, and procedures in accordance with the Data Quality Policy.
* Take practical steps to resolve system functionality and data collection issues highlighted by Data Quality processes.
Reporting
* Support the production of appropriate and timely reports from the system which will assist in the management of departmental services and meet the Trust’s obligations for external information provision.
* Follow all data safety policies and procedures to ensure accurate and appropriate data collection.
Training
* Support the lead developers in delivering one‑to‑one and group training sessions to all levels of clinical and administrative staff.
* Provide detailed instruction and respond to individual staff questions on the practical use of systems.
* Help ensure each course attendee is assessed for required competencies and that accurate records of outcomes are maintained before authorising certification and system access.
* Assist the lead developers to coordinate training programmes for clinical and non‑clinical staff, including ongoing training for new personnel and after system upgrades.
* Provide training for staff from own or other disciplines on own subject area, when required.
Human Resources
* Provide regular performance reports on progress, status, and achievements for own area.
* Undertake and support the development of staff in line with personal development reviews and associated guidance.
* On occasion, the post holder may be required to work unsociable hours to support key programmes or projects.
* Participate in an on‑call or out‑of‑hours service when required.
Financial/Physical Resources
* Provide input into the efficient use of allocated resources and propose cost‑saving opportunities.
* Be responsible for the safe use of ICT hardware and software as related to automation and the Automation team.
* Assist the lead developers to participate in business appraisals, business case production, and procurement processes within relevant guidelines.
* Assist the lead developers in ensuring the work adheres to Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and procurement guidelines.
Project Management
* Advise and participate in the development and implementation of projects, ensuring delivery of integrated solutions and user objectives.
* Ensure project tasks are successfully delivered in line with agreed timescales.
* Support project boards and teams, making presentations to all levels of staff.
* Ensure project management documentation or reports are delivered in line with agreed standards and timescales.
Policy / Service Development / Governance
* Act as an ambassador for Digital Services, developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with users across the organisation.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of a culture of service provision and continuous improvement.
* Actively participate in Information Governance and security, ensuring compliance with NHS Information Governance.
* Ensure change management is applied in own area and follows implemented policies and procedures.
* Maintain documentation on system utilisation and ensure all releases are controlled.
* Support users to be familiar with and comply with Caldicott, Freedom of Information Act, and Data Protection Act.
* Provide Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for allocated incidents and problems when directed.
Business Continuity Management
* Participate in development, exercising, maintaining, and reviewing business continuity plans.
* Participate in business impact analysis exercises highlighting critical business processes within own area.
* Be familiar with the Trust Business Continuity Plan and personal responsibilities where applicable.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* University Degree in a related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience.
* Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Desirable Qualifications
* Any software development qualifications.
Essential Experience
* Demonstrable experience of developing software.
* Experience developing scripts in Python and/or VB.Net (or similar languages).
* Extensive experience with Windows and Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, and Forms.
* Experience of process mapping.
* Experience of successfully managing a number of equally important tasks.
* Experience of system user support and training.
* Experience working in a large organisation with critical deadlines and service level agreements.
Desirable Experience
* Experience with Microsoft Visio.
* Experience of process optimisation.
* Demonstrable experience using an RPA system to develop small to large automations.
Essential Skills
* Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, presentational, and interpersonal with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Analytical skills in data extraction, data analysis and report writing.
* Able to work to deadlines.
* Influencing and negotiating skills.
* Demonstrable problem solving and logic skills to a high level.
* Able to interpret working practices of others and manage the introduction of new ways of working.
Desirable Skills
* Ability to communicate complex system and technical issues to a variety of staff at different levels.
Essential Knowledge
* Ability to communicate complex system and technical issues to a variety of staff at different levels.
* Specialist knowledge of how IT systems interact with each other and data extraction methods.
* Applied knowledge of software development.
* IT literacy in basic network principles, client/server models, and databases.
Desirable Knowledge
* Understanding of the Digital Strategy of the NHS and its implications.
* Knowledge of current NHS challenges and priorities.
Essential Values
* Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours.
Essential Other
* Able to work remotely and on site as required.
* Requirement for occasional travel to external user group meetings.
* Ability to undertake working out‑of‑hours, weekend, and Public Holidays as required by exception.
Desirable Other
* Driving licence / Car Owner.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure 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.
Employer details
Employer name: The Christie NHS FT
Address: Digital Services Management – E00398, Manchester, M20 4BX
Employer's website: https://www.christie.nhs.uk/
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