Job summary
Our ambition is to build on our leading initiatives and revolutionise the way we work together. That's why we're embarking on a programme of unprecedented transformation that will see cutting-edge digital solutions integrated across all our sites and services.
This is an opportunity to develop your skills at the forefront of advances in healthcare management.
You'll work in one of the most progressive and innovative Informatics departments in the NHS, backed by significant multi-million pound investment. From introducing enterprise-wide Electronic Patient Records (EPR) to data warehousing and business intelligence that support the decision-making of clinical and operational staff, we're using technology to increase organisational efficiency and improve patient health outcomes.
Main duties of the job
The Test and Change Manager will take overall responsibility for testing new software releases to applications managed by Informatics and ensuring they are 'fit for purpose' for the Trust.
The Test Team Manager is responsible for coordinating software releases with supplier and Trust staff ensuring the complex application landscape isn't compromised during delivery.
This will require an understanding of the Trust processes to design appropriate test scripts, as well as significant experience of test management for large scale system deployments. The post holderwill also be responsible for test audits of third-party suppliers.
The post holder will lead and facilitate all matters relating to change management. The post holder will be responsible for leading the change management requirements for Informatics Services.
The potholder will be required to communicate and arrange technical and complex change plans to senior Informatics and Clinical trust colleagues.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant degree, or equivalent qualification
- Formal training in software testing methods. (ISEB Software Testing) ITIL change management or relevant experience.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of modern software development and testing methods
- Understanding of NHS clinical and administrative processes
- Experience of diverse major NHS projects
- Experience of working independently and in a team orientated collaborative environment
- Significant software testing experience
- Experience with Industry standard formal test tools
- Customer facing work for acceptance testing
- Test Management experience of third party supplied software solutions
- Experiencing of operating within an ITIL change management framework in a large complex organisation.
- Line management experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant degree, or equivalent qualification
- Formal training in software testing methods. (ISEB Software Testing) ITIL change management or relevant experience.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of modern software development and testing methods
- Understanding of NHS clinical and administrative processes
- Experience of diverse major NHS projects
- Experience of working independently and in a team orientated collaborative environment
- Significant software testing experience
- Experience with Industry standard formal test tools
- Customer facing work for acceptance testing
- Test Management experience of third party supplied software solutions
- Experiencing of operating within an ITIL change management framework in a large complex organisation.
- Line management experience
Additional information
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).
