Job summary
This vacancy is for a 23 month fixed term post to join the EPR Testing team for the implementation of NerveCentre Electronic Patient Record (EPR).
The EPR Test Analyst Lead is part of the Digital Services Team responsible for ensuring an effective regime of system regression testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) being implemented, leading to delivery of software which is robust and fit for purpose. The focus will be on the testing of strategic clinical systems deployed and interoperating with our new EPR in the context of several acute hospitals. This involves leading and coordinating testing and system validation.
Main duties of the job
1. The successful candidate will be an experienced test analyst with significant Oracle Cerner Millennium experience and will build on this to make an effective contribution to both Trusts' strategic objectives and key work programmes.
2. The role reports to the EPR Testing Lead and works closely across the Trust with applications and will work with the local Trust Integration Leads, the Information Services Teams, IT Training, IT Technical Support, Applications and Service Delivery teams
3. The postholder will review software functional specifications, advise on testing requirements and co-ordinate with departmental leads on scheduling and execution of testing. The post-holder will be responsible for regression testing and support UAT including designing test cases, writing test scripts, executing test scripts for both new and upgraded software/changes, as well as defining & maintaining the test plans, test conditions & traceability matrix.
4. Working to the EPR Testing Lead, the role will support the EPR Programme by defining, improving, the testing phase in the Software Development lifecycle for the assurance and delivery of new software releases for projects and programmes.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level, equivalent experience or equivalent professional qualification
- A good general standard of academic achievement
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going personal development
- Prince2 Foundation Level Qualification
- ISEB/ISTQB Software Testing Foundation Certificate and/or equivalent Test Qualifications or experience
- ITIL Course and/or Qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in a software testing role specifically on EPR projects
- Significant demonstrable experience of Test- Driven Development
- Solid experience in System, Integration Testing and UAT
- Hands-on experience of logging, tracking defects from open to close using Test/Defect Management Tools
- Significant experience working within the NHS and across Trust boundaries
- Excellent experience in healthcare computing
- Previously engaged successfully in multiple implementation and development cycles
- An excellent understanding of the patient journey and the key challenges Trust clinicians face with respect to use of systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems (PAS)
- Knowledge of Nervecentre EPR
- Minimum of three years in a Digital environment (or professional equivalent) including evidence of developing and managing services in a complex multi-agency environment
- Reasonable understanding of project management methodology
- Knowledge of how testing processes work within different software development methodologies and the importance of test process improvement within this area
- Understanding of the Data Protection Act
Knowledge, skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to define test techniques and coverage for testing from requirements
- Ability to provide technical input to defect disputes
- Strong supplier facing presentation and facilitation skills
- Executes key responsibilities with minimal oversight
- Excellent reporting and analytical skills
- Able to function autonomously in role
- Ability to work efficiently on multiple work streams within sprints and releases
- Able to quickly assess complex situations and provide practical and effective solutions
- Excellent problem solving and high-level negotiation skills
- A willingness to accept responsibility in a high- pressure environment
- Able to work with all levels of managers and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Good understanding of the issues surrounding digital systems integration
- Knowledge of industry standard testing techniques
- An appreciation of business processes of NHS customers
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Drive, enthusiasm, commitment and resourcefulness.
- Passionate about improving services for patients and staff.
- Team player with a focus on achievement and corporate goals.
- Ability to work alone and supervise
- Daily use of car.
- To work outside core hours as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level, equivalent experience or equivalent professional qualification
- A good general standard of academic achievement
Desirable
- Evidence of on-going personal development
- Prince2 Foundation Level Qualification
- ISEB/ISTQB Software Testing Foundation Certificate and/or equivalent Test Qualifications or experience
- ITIL Course and/or Qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in a software testing role specifically on EPR projects
- Significant demonstrable experience of Test- Driven Development
- Solid experience in System, Integration Testing and UAT
- Hands-on experience of logging, tracking defects from open to close using Test/Defect Management Tools
- Significant experience working within the NHS and across Trust boundaries
- Excellent experience in healthcare computing
- Previously engaged successfully in multiple implementation and development cycles
- An excellent understanding of the patient journey and the key challenges Trust clinicians face with respect to use of systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems (PAS)
- Knowledge of Nervecentre EPR
- Minimum of three years in a Digital environment (or professional equivalent) including evidence of developing and managing services in a complex multi-agency environment
- Reasonable understanding of project management methodology
- Knowledge of how testing processes work within different software development methodologies and the importance of test process improvement within this area
- Understanding of the Data Protection Act
Knowledge, skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to define test techniques and coverage for testing from requirements
- Ability to provide technical input to defect disputes
- Strong supplier facing presentation and facilitation skills
- Executes key responsibilities with minimal oversight
- Excellent reporting and analytical skills
- Able to function autonomously in role
- Ability to work efficiently on multiple work streams within sprints and releases
- Able to quickly assess complex situations and provide practical and effective solutions
- Excellent problem solving and high-level negotiation skills
- A willingness to accept responsibility in a high- pressure environment
- Able to work with all levels of managers and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Good understanding of the issues surrounding digital systems integration
- Knowledge of industry standard testing techniques
- An appreciation of business processes of NHS customers
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Drive, enthusiasm, commitment and resourcefulness.
- Passionate about improving services for patients and staff.
- Team player with a focus on achievement and corporate goals.
- Ability to work alone and supervise
- Daily use of car.
- To work outside core hours as required.
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.
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).
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.
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).
