Job vacancy: Automation Analyst, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, Gateshead

Job summary

Main area

Systems Administrator

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 5

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Flexible working
Home or remote working

37.5 hours per week

Job ref

297-7427571

Employer: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Town: Gateshead
Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/10/2025 23:59

Automation Analyst

NHS AfC: Band 5

In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible

IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.

All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The RPA Analyst will support the operation, maintenance, and development of the Blue Prism Robotic Process Automation platform. Working within the Digital Services Technical Systems Team, the post holder will provide technical support, assist with testing and deployment of automation workflows, and deliver user training. This role is key to ensuring the smooth running of automation services that improve efficiency across clinical and administrative functions.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

Degree in IT, Computer Science or related subject or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience using automation software (Blueprism, Power Automate, UiPath)
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Server Products
Minimum 12 months experience in an IT Development or similar technical role

Desirable criteria

Capable of developing and delivering training programmes to all levels of staff

Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational and presentation skills
Strong Analytical and Problem solving skills

Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date are to assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications where the post is eligible. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Candidates who require sponsorship are strongly advised to visit the UK Border Agency website and familiarise themselves with what is required. There is a facility on this site to access the points based calculator and work through an example which should assist candidates in their understanding of the process.