# EPR Testing Lead > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Derbyshire Support Facilities Services. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/epr-testing-lead/b811a97d-9baa-4af3-bb44-328ec9975e1a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/epr-testing-lead/b811a97d-9baa-4af3-bb44-328ec9975e1a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Derbyshire Support Facilities Services - **Location:** Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Lead (legacy management group) - **Salary:** £48,007 - £55,706 Per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term Contract until October 2027) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-29T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-15T14:49:33.254Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/SuttonInAshfield_Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire_Support_Facilities_Services/Testing/Testing-v8353998 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8353998?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://dsfs-ltd.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job overview The EPR Test Lead will be responsible for the overall planning, management, coordination and delivery of all testing activities associated with the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programme. The postholder will develop and implement a comprehensive test plan's in line with the SFH Trusts test strategy covering system, integration, regression, performance, user acceptance, operational readiness and go-live testing. They will ensure that all EPR solutions are tested thoroughly, defects are managed effectively, and systems are safe and fit for clinical use before deployment. Working closely with clinical, operational, digital and supplier teams, the EPR Test Lead will provide assurance to programme leadership that the EPR solution meets business, clinical, regulatory and technical requirements. Although hybrid working is in place and available across the team, as this role will be key to the EPR programme there will be a requirement to be on site at Sherwood Forest Hospitals a minimum of 3 days per week. ### Main duties of the job Lead and manage all EPR testing activities, ensuring delivery against programme timescales and go-live requirements. Develop test plans, coordinate SIT, UAT, Operational Readiness, Data Migration and DITL testing, and ensure test environments and data are fit for purpose. Oversee the creation and execution of test scripts, ensuring clinical, operational and technical workflows are fully validated. Manage defect logging, triage and resolution with suppliers, ensuring patient safety issues are escalated and recorded appropriately. Work closely with clinical, operational and programme teams to coordinate testing activity, provide expert advice and promote best practice. Produce testing reports, dashboards and assurance documentation to support governance and deployment decisions. Ensure compliance with patient safety, information governance and NHS standards, working alongside Clinical Safety Officers and programme stakeholders. Lead testing resources and support continuous improvement across the programme. The role covers testing across all EPR workstreams, including Clinical Documentation, ePMA, PAS, Orders and Results, Urgent and Emergency Care, Outpatients, Inpatients, Theatres, Integration, Reporting, Mobile Solutions, Data Migration and Operational Readiness. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information about this role, including the key responsibilities, expected outcomes, knowledge, skills, experience and person specification requirements, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. ### Applicant requirements This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practice - Understanding of EPR implementation methodologies - Knowledge of test management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps or TestRail - Understanding of defect management and quality assurance processes - Understanding of programme and project governance frameworks **Desirable** - NHS Digital and interoperability standards - Clinical safety standards DCB0129 and DCB0160 - Knowledge of NHS operational workflows - Knowledge of infrastructure and integration testing - Experience of benefits realisation methodologies ### Experience **Essential** - Significant experience leading testing for large-scale digital transformation or EPR programmes - Experience managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), and Operational Readiness Testing - Experience developing testing strategies and plans - Experience managing defects, issues and testing governance - Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians and operational staff - Experience producing executive-level reports and dashboards **Desirable** - - Experience of EPR implementation within the NHS - - Experience of Nervecentre, Epic, Cerner, Oracle Health, Meditech or Altera systems - - Experience of community or mental health systems - - Experience of supplier management in complex programmes - - Experience within NHS acute healthcare settings - - Experience supporting multiple go-lives or phased deployments ### Skills and Ability **Essential** - Strong leadership and team management skills - Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills - Strong planning and organisational skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment **Desirable** - Advanced data analysis and reporting skills - Knowledge of automation testing tools - Experience designing testing KPIs and quality metrics - Experience establishing Testing Centres of Excellence - Advanced presentation skills - Experience of coaching and mentoring test managers ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Highly organised and methodical - Strong attention to detail - Resilient and able to work under pressure - Collaborative and approachable - Self-motivated and proactive - Committed to improving patient care through digital transformation - Professional and credible with senior stakeholders - Able to challenge constructively while maintaining positive relationships ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience - Professional qualification in Test Management, Quality Assurance or related discipline - Evidence of continuing professional development **Desirable** - PRINCE2 Practitioner - ISTQB Advanced Test Manager - Clinical Informatics qualification ## Documents - [epr testing lead jd (pdf, 429.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10679753) - [working for us handbook (pdf, 497.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2977) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.