NHS RPA Live North Conference 2023

Digital Infrastructure & Security

NHS RPA Live North Conference 2023

Digital Infrastructure & Security

08:00 am
09 Mar, 2023
Manchester Hall

NHS RPA Live North: The Time for Change

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a promising technology that can automate a range of administrative, clinical, and operational processes in the healthcare industry. The NHS, in particular, can benefit from RPA in terms of increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved patient outcomes.

This truly unique conference being ran with the award winning Royal Free NHS Automation team will bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry experts to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in the implementation of RPA in the NHS.

Join Convenzis and the Royal Free team as we take an immersive look into the world of robotics in healthcare.

In support of the NHS and keeping in line with the Convenzis ethos, attendance is complimentary for all NHS managers and leaders interested in the adoption of RPA across the sector.

Headline Sponsor

Key Subjects

Key event topics for the Robots in the NHS? Understanding Process Automation:

  • The Role of RPA in Healthcare Automation - This session will explore the potential benefits of RPA for the NHS, including improved process efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings. Speakers will discuss case studies and real-world examples of successful RPA implementations in healthcare.
  • Overcoming Barriers to RPA Adoption in the NHS - While RPA offers significant advantages, there are several challenges to its implementation in healthcare. This session will discuss the barriers to RPA adoption in the NHS and strategies to overcome them, including data security and privacy concerns, regulatory compliance, and workforce readiness.
  • Ethical and Legal Implications of RPA in Healthcare - As RPA becomes more prevalent in healthcare, it is essential to consider the ethical and legal implications of its use. This session will explore the potential impact of RPA on patient safety, privacy, and trust, as well as regulatory and legal frameworks to ensure its responsible use.
  • Future of RPA in the NHS - RPA is an evolving technology, and its potential for healthcare is vast. This session will explore the future of RPA in the NHS, including emerging trends, new applications, and potential collaborations between academia, industry, and healthcare organizations. Speakers will discuss future research directions and the potential impact of RPA on the NHS workforce and patient outcomes.

Who will Attend

  • Chief Technology Officers
  • Chief Information Officers
  • Digital Strategy Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Digital Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Innovation Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Transformation Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Digital Inclusion Directors/Heads/Managers
  • Heads/Managers of Artificial Intelligence
  • Heads/Directors of Automation
  • Heads/Directors of Emerging Technology
  • Business Intelligence & Automation Leads
  • Heads/Leads of Automation Business Process
  • Informatics Directors/Heads/Managers
  • IT Security Directors/Heads/Managers

Speakers

Camilla Gow

LTHT

RPA Business Manager

Gareth Jones

North London Partners Shared Services- NLPSS

Director of Employment Services

Juha Järvi

Digital Workforce

Director of Global Healthcare

Leon Stafford

Digital Workforce

Country Manager for Digital Workforces in the UK

Lesley Case

LTHT

RPA Developer

Lucy Hewitt

NHS Digital Productivity

Senior Product Manager

Nabeel Arshad

The Brooke Surgery

GP Partner

Nikki North

NewDay

IA Digital Product Owner

Rob Child

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Programme Manager

Tom Davies

Robiquity

Chief Executive Officer

Sponsors & Partners

The programme

08:00

Registration

Registration

09:00

Chair Opening Address

Darren Atkins
Chief Technology Officer – Intelligent Automation
The Royal Free London NHS Trust

Chair Opening Address

09:05

The National Ambition for RPA.

Lucy Rose Hewitt from the NHS Digital Productivity Team will showcase their successes in supporting the national programme and share insights into their future ambitions.  

This is a great opportunity to understand more about the national team and how they can support us all in pushing forward with our plans.

09:25

The Future of Automation

Darren Atkins
Chief Technology Officer – Intelligent Automation
The Royal Free London NHS Trust

In this session, Darren Atkins, Chief Technology Officer at The Royal Free London will reflect on his RPA journey and how the automation landscape is changing.

Learning from colleagues across the world, Darren will share his thoughts on how organisations are revaluating their RPA programmes to encompass different technologies to accelerate growth and support digital strategy.

What does the future of RPA look like?

09:45

In the Trenches – reflections on automation in the real-world

James Davies
RPA Product Manager
The Royal Free London

Managing over 70 customers across the UK, James will offer real-world insights into what it takes to deliver a successful RPA programme. What do you need beyond technology to deliver automation and what should you avoid? 

10:05

Automating at Scale

Tom Davies
Chief Executive Officer
Robiquity

Main Sponsor - Robiquity

10:25

Preassessment Automation – A Service View

Rob Child
Programme Manager
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Camilla Gow
RPA Business Manager
LTHT
Lesley Case
RPA Developer
LTHT

An overview of the automation that we created for the Preassessment Team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Hear from service directly about their experience of using the automation and the benefits it has brought.

10:40

Networking & Coffee

Networking & Coffee

11:40

Chair Morning Reflection

Darren Atkins
Chief Technology Officer – Intelligent Automation
The Royal Free London NHS Trust

Chair Morning Reflection

11:45

Accelerating time to value with a full-service automation management platform

Nikki North
IA Digital Product Owner
NewDay

Case Study - C TWO 

Nikki North - IA Digital Product Owner at NewDay

12:05

RPA in Patient-facing Processes and the Digitally Included Patient

Paul Boland
Healthcare Director
EBO.ai

RPA is typically used for back-office automation and can create tremendous efficiencies in how information is processed. But what about how information is collected from patients? What about the digital divide and the inefficient, one-size-fits all experience patients are everyday faced with when interacting with their NHS Trust? Can automation perhaps help with that? Join Paul Boland, EBO’s Healthcare Director to find out.

12:25

Case Study – Automation in Workforce - North London Partners Shared Services (NHS)

Gareth Jones
Director of Employment Services
North London Partners Shared Services- NLPSS

NLPSS are using RPA to deliver workforce shared services across 10 Trusts in London. Automation is used extensively to support workflow and has facilitated the scaling of services. In this session Gareth will share his successes and valuable insights about her journey.

12:45

Case Study - Digital Workforce

Leon Stafford
Country Manager for Digital Workforces in the UK
Digital Workforce
Juha Järvi
Director of Global Healthcare
Digital Workforce

Join Juha Järvi, the Director of Global Healthcare, and Leon Stafford, the Country Manager for Digital Workforces in the UK, for an insightful afternoon session. During the presentation, we will discuss how our experience in global healthcare is transforming the approach to automation for the NHS, with specific examples from the field. We believe that the time for a change in automation has come, and we are excited to share our insights with you.

We look forward to your attendance.

13:15

Lunch & Networking

Lunch & Networking

14:00

Chair Afternoon Address

Darren Atkins
Chief Technology Officer – Intelligent Automation
The Royal Free London NHS Trust

Chair Afternoon Address

14:05

Northampton RPA Accelerator – a Centre of Excellence perspective on delivery and scaling RPA across the NHS

Lucy Hewitt
Senior Product Manager
NHS Digital Productivity

The NGH Accelerator programme is enjoying outstanding successes across the Midlands. In this session Tremaine will share his real-world experiences and offer helpful insights to the RPA Live audience. 

14:30

How can automation can help Primary Care?

Nabeel Arshad
GP Partner
The Brooke Surgery
Dr Sewanu Kuponu
GP Partner
The Brooke Surgery

In 2022, RPA use in the primary care setting was put firmly on the national agenda. The challenge of delivering RPA across Primary Care networks should not be underestimate.

Nabeel and Shay from The Brooke Surgery in Manchester are driving positive change with RPA. As the highest rated GP Practice in country, their ambition and enthusiasm to make a difference to our patients is inspiring.

15:00

Q&A Session – Automation in the Real World

Q&A Session – Automation in the Real World

15:45

Closing Comments

Closing Comments

16:00

Drinks Reception, Networking and End of Day

Drinks Reception, Networking and End of Day
Convenzisvents

Your Pass Includes....

Your Pass Includes:

  • Multiple live keynote presentations
  • Live examples of both NHS and Commercial best practice
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Refreshments included 
  • Meet the supplier sessions.
  • Networking opportunity
  • Live Q&A sessions with all speakers on the day
  • Drinks receptions (subject to event)
  • CPD accreditation
  • Prize draws

Tickets For NHS Senior Managers

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