Main area Software Development Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday. On call when required.) Job ref 302-25-7186961CPR
Employer Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS Site Buckingham Row Town Wigan Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/09/2025 23:59
Solutions Developer
NHS AfC: Band 6
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Job overview
Shape the Future of Healthcare Automation.
Join our team as a Solutions Developer and play a key role in the Trust’s digital transformation. You’ll design, build, and implement Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions that streamline processes and improve efficiency across our internal health systems. Working closely with Business Analysts and Programme Management, you’ll:
* Identify automation opportunities and develop robust RPA bots using leading platforms
* Ensure smooth integration of automation into existing systems
* Maintain and troubleshoot automated workflows to meet quality standards
* Explore and implement emerging technologies, including AI and interface systems like Rhapsody
You may also work with specialized tools like Arden Syntax for Medical Logic Modules within our Altera Healthcare System, offering a chance to deepen your technical expertise in a meaningful healthcare setting.
If you're ready to make a tangible impact through smart automation, we’d love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Solutions Developer, you’ll be a key player in the Trust’s digital transformation, using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to improve how our health systems work behind the scenes.
Your role will centre on analysing business processes and translating them into robust, efficient automated workflows. You’ll design, develop, test, and deploy RPA bots that simplify operations and free up valuable time for frontline teams. Working closely with Business Analysts and Programme Management, you’ll deliver high-quality automation that meets real-world needs — on time and to spec.
This is a hands-on, forward-thinking role for someone who’s curious, collaborative, and passionate about using technology to improve healthcare delivery.
Working for our organisation
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.
· People at the Heart
· Listen and Involve
· Kind and Respectful
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available by contacting covid-19.vaccine@wwl.nhs.uk where you can also ask about how to access vaccinations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a Solutions Developer with focus on automation, you will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of automated solutions using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platforms, primarily Blue Prism RPA and Microsoft Power Automate. You will analyse business processes, identify automation opportunities, and build efficient and robust RPA bots to streamline workflows within the Trust's health system. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality automation solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy.
Main Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and deploy RPA solutions using Blue Prism RPA and Microsoft Power Automate.
* Analyse business processes to identify and assess automation opportunities.
* Develop well-organized, optimized, and documented RPA workflows and code.
* Debug and resolve issues within existing RPA processes and integrated systems.
* Contribute to the technical design documentation for RPA solutions.
* Develop software and automation solutions that comply with departmental development standards.
* Provide application integration and support for internally developed systems, commercial solutions, and those provided by other NHS bodies, potentially involving RPA integrations.
* Participate in the introduction and development of new information systems.
* Contribute to the smooth transition from legacy systems to future processes and systems.
* Work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
* Continuously learn and improve skills in RPA and related technologies.
* Maintain a high level of attention to detail and ensure all tasks are carried out to the highest standard.
* Demonstrate an understanding of projects from both client and business perspectives.
* Be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
* Undertake other duties as agreed with the Digital Development Manager or Deputy Director of Digital.
* Participate in the On-Call rota to provide out-of-hours support for core interfaces and systems (training provided).
* Participate in the development and support of the Trust's systems, potentially utilizing tools such as Rhapsody and Visual Studio.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Degree in or equivalent experience in a software development role.
* Proficient in a range of Microsoft Office applications.
* Degree in a computer science related subject.
Experience
* Developing software solutions or interfaces using recognised development tools.
* Designing software solutions and following development plans
* Designing and building complex and reusable software architecture.
* Creating technical documentation for reference
* Providing technical support to customers
* Working with customers to design solutions
* Proven team working experience
* Experience in the healthcare sector or with NHS systems
* Usage of Altera Health/Allscripts Health Care solutions
* Development of Structured Systems interfaces
Knowledge
* Software Development Lifecycle
* Software development quality assurance and testing
* Understanding of IM&T within the NHS.
* One or more automation technologies.
* One or more integration engine technologies.
Additional Criteria
* Requirement for occasional travel to external meetings and events
* Ability to undertake shift working including out-of-hours, weekend and Public Holidays if required by exception.
* Take part in out of hours on call rotation supporting Operational and Digital services as required
* Demonstrated ability to contribute to technical design documentation
* Driving Licence / Car Owner
Skills
* Development expertise in standard Microsoft development environments including Visual Studio and MS-SQL
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex data problems.
* Proven ability to operate/think laterally.
* Strong innumeracy and analytical skills.
* A very high standard of computer literacy.
* Ability to understand and interpret complex requirements.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to prioritise tasks and manage own workload.
* Excellent end user support
* Development experience with Blue Prism RPA.
* Development experience with Rhapsody Integration Engine.
Our Trust prefers candidates to submit applications online. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01942 244000 if you have difficulty applying online.
The Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high volume of applications.
We endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application by email or SMS text message.
Guidance on Completing Your Application
Applications are scored against the person specification, therefore we recommend that you use the supporting information section of your application form to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role, providing illustrative examples where possible.
On-Call
Please note that some roles may require you to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
WWL has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. and will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester Local Authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.
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Name Chris Grant Job title Digital Development Manager Email address chris.grant@wwl.nhs.uk Telephone number 07795091122 Additional information
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