Job summary
The Digital Test Analysis role has been collaboratively developed by Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, now operating as a Group Model Organisation. The EPR at Both trusts is Clinically Led by the Groups CCIO and CNIOs. This role reports to the Lead Integration Architect with direct oversight from the Digital Clinical Leadership.
The role is based at Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals, with an expectation of an in-person presence across the Chertsey Site and the Guildford Site of Royal Surrey to enable collaboration with key stakeholders and colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would work in a fast-paced agile environment working with a variety of stakeholders to define and plan tests, taking into account any changes in requirements. The Test Analyst is accountable for the integrity, quality assurance, defect management of new software releases from development through to live operation.Working closely with the ePR development, change analysts and other subject-matter experts the post-holder will be involved in structuring tests due fit to fulfil extensive test coverage on appointed requirements.Software releases will vary in complexity and depth of impact on the Trust. The postholder will be required provide testing support to trust-wide live implementation activities for a full roll-out. The postholder will also engage and work with required teams to ensure robust builds are deployed by testing thoroughly strategically on areas of the system for each build prior to release.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:Be responsible for liaising between stakeholders, developers, change analysts and other subject-matter experts to test and obtain the information required proficiently.Organise, Analyse, Static Test and define Test Conditions/Traceability Matrixes from User Stories, Process Maps and workflows.Designing Test Cases, Peer Review Test Data and Scripts and able to execute tests.Preparing Test Artefacts, Defect Management and Analysis, Quality Process adherence.Contribute and consolidate the regression suite to provide an updated baseline.Execute, record and analyse test results, identify and report defects, issues and risks associated with own work and for the test team.Contribute testing support on go lives and hotfixes which occur in unsociable hours from time to time.
Generate ideas and apply initiative on improving test coverage andprocesses in aiding reducing issues arising.Proactively identify risks and issues that affect release scope, scheduleand quality.Report to ePR Support & Testing Manager on testing progress,mitigating risks providing feedback and voicing concerns.
Develop, structure and schedule detailed plans requiring adherence totight, and sometimes aggressive, deadlines.Establish working practices and ideas for the programme team, providingadvice on how these should be applied.Undertake regular researchs tandards in development of healthcaresoftware applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:Be responsible for liaising between stakeholders, developers, change analysts and other subject-matter experts to test and obtain the information required proficiently.Organise, Analyse, Static Test and define Test Conditions/Traceability Matrixes from User Stories, Process Maps and workflows.Designing Test Cases, Peer Review Test Data and Scripts and able to execute tests.Preparing Test Artefacts, Defect Management and Analysis, Quality Process adherence.Contribute and consolidate the regression suite to provide an updated baseline.Execute, record and analyse test results, identify and report defects, issues and risks associated with own work and for the test team.Contribute testing support on go lives and hotfixes which occur in unsociable hours from time to time.
Generate ideas and apply initiative on improving test coverage andprocesses in aiding reducing issues arising.Proactively identify risks and issues that affect release scope, scheduleand quality.Report to ePR Support & Testing Manager on testing progress,mitigating risks providing feedback and voicing concerns.
Develop, structure and schedule detailed plans requiring adherence totight, and sometimes aggressive, deadlines.Establish working practices and ideas for the programme team, providingadvice on how these should be applied.Undertake regular researchs tandards in development of healthcaresoftware applications.
Person Specification
Comptence
Essential
- Master's Degree level or equivalent or substantial equivalent experience. o Evidence of continual professional development.
Desirable
- IT related degree o ITIL Qualification o ISEB/ISTQB Software Testing Foundation Certificate or equivalent recognised testing qualification.
Experience
Essential
- o Significant experience in a software testing role on ePR projects. o Substantial demonstrable experience of working with Agile/SCRUM environment. o Significant demonstrable experience of Test-Driven Development o Solid experience in System, Integration Testing and UAT. o Hands-on experience of logging, tracking defects from open to close using Test/Defect Management Tools o Significant experience working within the NHS and across Trust boundaries o Excellent experience in healthcare computing. o Has previously engaged successfully in multiple implementation and development cycles. o An excellent understanding of the patient journey and the key challenges Trust clinicians face with respect to use of systems.
Desirable
- o Cerner Millennium o Experience in creating test frameworks and strategy, choosing automated testing & creating test standards
Knowledge
Essential
- o Good knowledge of Cerner Millennium including the use of DCWs and insight into the building of MPages. o Ability to define test techniques and coverage for testing from requirements.o Knowledge and understanding on Test Methodologies such as unit testing, integration testing, system testing & user acceptance testing. o Knowledge and experience of large system deployment within a healthcare environment. o High level understanding of NHS systems and environments.
Desirable
- o Understanding of healthcare specific technologies and solutions (i.e HL7 messaging, PAS, ePR, C&B). o Understanding of the NHS and how it exchanges information from one part of the service to another (out of hours, NHS Direct, A&E, GP's, appointments and data repositories).
Skills
Essential
- o Ability to define test techniques and coverage for testing from requirements. o Ability to provide technical input to defect disputes. o Strong supplier facing presentation and facilitation skills. o Executes key responsibilities with minimal oversight. o Excellent reporting and analytical skills. o Able to function autonomously in role. o Ability to work efficiently on multiple work streams within sprints and releases. o Able to quickly assess complex situations and provide practical and effective solutions. o Excellent problem solving and high-level negotiation skills. o A willingness to accept responsibility in a high-pressure environment. o Able to work with all levels of managers and prioritise own workload. o Exhibits excellent attention to detail.
Desirable
- o A working understanding of PRINCE 2 Project Management Methodology. o Able to contribute to project plans, manages and controls to budget and time. o A working understanding of ITIL Service Management and Methodology Processes.
Person Specification
Comptence
Essential
- Master's Degree level or equivalent or substantial equivalent experience. o Evidence of continual professional development.
Desirable
- IT related degree o ITIL Qualification o ISEB/ISTQB Software Testing Foundation Certificate or equivalent recognised testing qualification.
Experience
Essential
- o Significant experience in a software testing role on ePR projects. o Substantial demonstrable experience of working with Agile/SCRUM environment. o Significant demonstrable experience of Test-Driven Development o Solid experience in System, Integration Testing and UAT. o Hands-on experience of logging, tracking defects from open to close using Test/Defect Management Tools o Significant experience working within the NHS and across Trust boundaries o Excellent experience in healthcare computing. o Has previously engaged successfully in multiple implementation and development cycles. o An excellent understanding of the patient journey and the key challenges Trust clinicians face with respect to use of systems.
Desirable
- o Cerner Millennium o Experience in creating test frameworks and strategy, choosing automated testing & creating test standards
Knowledge
Essential
- o Good knowledge of Cerner Millennium including the use of DCWs and insight into the building of MPages. o Ability to define test techniques and coverage for testing from requirements.o Knowledge and understanding on Test Methodologies such as unit testing, integration testing, system testing & user acceptance testing. o Knowledge and experience of large system deployment within a healthcare environment. o High level understanding of NHS systems and environments.
Desirable
- o Understanding of healthcare specific technologies and solutions (i.e HL7 messaging, PAS, ePR, C&B). o Understanding of the NHS and how it exchanges information from one part of the service to another (out of hours, NHS Direct, A&E, GP's, appointments and data repositories).
Skills
Essential
- o Ability to define test techniques and coverage for testing from requirements. o Ability to provide technical input to defect disputes. o Strong supplier facing presentation and facilitation skills. o Executes key responsibilities with minimal oversight. o Excellent reporting and analytical skills. o Able to function autonomously in role. o Ability to work efficiently on multiple work streams within sprints and releases. o Able to quickly assess complex situations and provide practical and effective solutions. o Excellent problem solving and high-level negotiation skills. o A willingness to accept responsibility in a high-pressure environment. o Able to work with all levels of managers and prioritise own workload. o Exhibits excellent attention to detail.
Desirable
- o A working understanding of PRINCE 2 Project Management Methodology. o Able to contribute to project plans, manages and controls to budget and time. o A working understanding of ITIL Service Management and Methodology Processes.
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.
