Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Test Lead

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Test Lead to join a growing ICT Test Team to ensure all testing activities are effectively managed and tested according to the defined test strategy and approach prior to release into the live environment.

The ICT Test Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that all changes and implementations are rigorously tested to identify and eliminate any software issues thereby reducing the clinical safety risk. This is a very busy team involved in multiple projects, changes or issue fixes and so you will need to be proactive, enjoy challenges and can handle pressure.

You should have previous experience of working within the NHS leading testers and managing multiple healthcare testing activities. Strong stakeholder and communication skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve managing sub teams of testers alongside creating test plans, developing test scripts, test metrics and test reports for various clinical systems. Ability to work independently under high pressure and commitment to continuously deliver to tight deadlines is required.

You will have strong knowledge of various modules of Oracle Cerner EPR application. 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.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Details

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-CR-822

Job locations

St Marys Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Job description

Job 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.

Job description

Job 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.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification or experience equivalent to Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
  • British Computer Society (BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT) ISEB/ISTQB Certification in Software Testing or equivalent experince

Desirable

  • Ongoing continued professional development in specialist computing and testing field.
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification or experience equivalent to Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
  • British Computer Society (BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT) ISEB/ISTQB Certification in Software Testing or equivalent experince

Desirable

  • Ongoing continued professional development in specialist computing and testing field.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Testing and Managed Integration Services

Rakesh Palicharla

Rakesh.Palicharla@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-CR-822

Job locations

St Marys Hospital

London

W2 1NY


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