West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 7- Senior Test Manager, IT

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Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to become our new Senior Test Manager.

This position will be responsible for leading on testing activities for the IT department, including testing applications like the Cerner Millennium EPR, upgrades to other core software/clinical systems, testing new system interfaces as well as patching and enhancements to end user devices.

This position also provides line management for a Test Analyst.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone with strong IT skills and knowledge who understands NHS systems.

Previous test experience will be essential due to the management nature of the position, providing guidance and leadership for a Test Analyst.

Strong planning and organisation skills to co-ordinate competing testing tasks across a number of sites/systems.

Creation of a test strategy to fit with the numerous IT systems currently in use.

Regularly working with external partners cross Royal Free London and the Herts & West Essex ICB.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted

09 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£45,753 to £52,067 a year pa inc. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-E-8027

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

Working with IT teams to document proposed changes.
Creation of test scripts.
Implementing testing plans.
Logging/tracking defects with system suppliers.
Documenting test evidence reports.
Co-ordinating test resources across teams.
Line management for a Test Analyst,Preparing documentation for change boards/clinical sign off.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

Working with IT teams to document proposed changes.
Creation of test scripts.
Implementing testing plans.
Logging/tracking defects with system suppliers.
Documenting test evidence reports.
Co-ordinating test resources across teams.
Line management for a Test Analyst,Preparing documentation for change boards/clinical sign off.

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification

Essential

Score 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification

Essential

Score 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements

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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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)