Senior Test Analyst

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior test analyst to join the ICT Test team to run and manage testing activities for all applications and systems either being put into production or being upgraded according to the defined test strategy and approach.

The role will involve creating test plans, developing test scripts, test metrics, test reports, executing tests and recording outcomes for various clinical systems. Ability to work independently under high pressure and commitment to continuously deliver to tight deadlines is required.

You will have good experience of creating and executing test scripts for Oracle Cerner EPR applications, particularly PMOffice, Powerchart and Firstnet, or a similar healthcare EPR solution. You will have some team lead experience along with reviewing and testing change requests along with co-ordinating with multiple internal and external teams.

You will also have good demonstrable knowledge of software testing methodologies and should be an ISTQB certified tester or have equivalent testing experience. Knowledge of HL7 is highly desirable.

Though primarily based at Paddington, you will be expected to cover and travel between all the NWL ICS sites depending on the need.

Please note that shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for supporting your test team and ICT department in the safe deployment of software changes to the Trust’s clinical and non-clinical departmental systems.
• Creating test plans, developing test scripts, test metrics, test reports, executing tests and recording outcomes for various clinical systems either being put into production or being upgraded according to the defined test plan.
• Writing, maintaining and executing test cases, logging defects, retesting defects and reporting execution status.
• Systematically testing all changes prior to deployment to ensure that they conform to specification and are therefore safe to deploy in a production environment.
• Predominantly based at the Paddington hospital site, the post holder will be expected to work across all NWL ICB sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.