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Job overview
The post holder should have specialist knowledge of Systems Development Testing and be responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and testing of Clinical systems and reporting tools to provide high quality clinical and management information to end users throughout the Trust. To provide testing support for enhancements of core hospitals systems.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the provision of specialist knowledge on system development and testing to a range of end users across the Trust
- Assist in the development and implementation of robust systems for the collection of both clinical and management information to aid the smooth running of services and performance management
- Provide training and support on newly developed systems and work with end users on developing enhancements
- Investigate and develop new methods of reporting using the latest programming and analytical methodologies that are available
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of one year’s experience working in an Information Development role or environment analysing complex data using a variety of sources/ information systems
- Ability to set up clinical and non clinical information systems to collect and query/analyse complex patient level data for reporting and audit purposes
Desirable
- Understanding of hospital systems such as Patient Administration Systems
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to think creatively and laterally
- Ability to work both in a team and independently
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to cope with a large workload and to prioritise activities according to deadlines
- Creative and solution orientated
- Diplomatic, persuasive and influential
Desirable
- Full driving licence and access to personal transport.
Application Completion
Essential
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree standard or demonstrable 3 years equivalent experience
- Qualification in Computer Programming
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going personal development
Skills/ Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Project management skills
- Specialist I.T. skills and expert user in software and programming tools for developments such as Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, TFS, .Net, C#/VB.Net, ASP.NET.
- Ability to apply analytical skills to complex problem solving in a structured manner
- Ability to test statistical methodology and techniques when analysing complex data and make appropriate recommendations
- An understanding of change management principles and techniques
Desirable
- Experience of data analysis and interpretation in a clinical environment
- Knowledge of the NHS Agenda and IT/Information related issues would be an advantage
- Familiar with integration solutions e.g. SSIS & Intersystems Health Connect
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This advert is for Tester with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Hull, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 20 months (Until March 2028). The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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