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NHS Blood and Transplant

Senior Systems Test Engineer

The closing date is 15 September 2025

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Job summary

You will be joining NHSBT at a particularly exciting time as we embark on a journey of change, enhancing our current IT service provision.

You will lead the systems testing required to ensure the NHSBlood Donation Systemis reliable, robust and innovative. This will involve interactions with various members of the team, being independently able to understand how the bespoke system should work and being able to test it effectively.

This is a challenging but extremely rewarding post which offers a unique opportunity to contribute to saving and improving peoples lives. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual with a proven track record of effective and proactive systems test experience, this post is ideal for you.

You will be joining an ambitious team striving for excellence with a mind-set of continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for Apply expert systems test knowledge across the range of technical systems and processes related to the high-profile NHSBlood Donation System. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Technical testing of internally developed IT systems.
  • Ensuring the safe and effective delivery of IT-enabled services through thorough software and hardware testing and administrative support.
  • Supporting the development and implementation of technology solutions that will ensure the services offered through NHSBT and continue to support donation professionals and improve in terms of quality, accuracy and customer experience.
  • Working with a range of internal and external partners from a diverse range of stakeholders such as IT service providers, marketing, external data feed partners and other public services

You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Details

Date posted

08 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

20 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

007342

Job locations

England

Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth

Barnsley

United Kingdom

S75 3FG


NHSBT

Birmingham Blood Centre, Vincent Drive, Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2SG


NHSBT Colindale Blood Centre

Charcot Road, Colindale

London

NW9 5BG


NHSBT

Liverpool Speke Blood Centre, 14 Estuary Banks, The Estuary Commerce Park, Speke

Liverpool

L24 8RB


NHSBT, Tooting Blood Centre

75 Cranmer Terrace, Tooting

London

SW17 0RB


NHSBT

Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth

Barnsley

S75 3FG


NHSBT

Manchester Blood Centre, Plymouth Grove,

Manchester

M13 9LL


NHSBT

Bristol Filton Blood Centre, 500 North Bristol Park, Northway, Filton,

Bristol

BS34 7QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process. What we offer:

  • Hybrid working
  • NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
  • 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
  • NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
  • Weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 15th September 2025. This vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we recommend applying early.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process. What we offer:

  • Hybrid working
  • NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
  • 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
  • NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
  • Weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 15th September 2025. This vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we recommend applying early.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level qualification in a related subject or equivalent experience.
  • Postgraduate diploma in software testing or equivalent experience.
  • Certification in software testing from a recognised body (e.g. ISTQB) or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

  • Significant direct experience in the role of system test engineer, programmer or equivalent.
  • Expert knowledge in black box and white box testing.
  • Good knowledge of software testing standards e.g. BS7925-1 & BS7925-2
  • Good knowledge of test management, estimation, monitoring and control.
  • Experience of testing software systems based on Oracle technologies.
  • Experience of testing software systems based on Microsoft .NET technologies.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and its application in the NHSBT environment e.g. GMP.
  • Knowledge of software testing in an Agile/Lean software development environment.
  • Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree level qualification in a related subject or equivalent experience.
  • Postgraduate diploma in software testing or equivalent experience.
  • Certification in software testing from a recognised body (e.g. ISTQB) or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

  • Significant direct experience in the role of system test engineer, programmer or equivalent.
  • Expert knowledge in black box and white box testing.
  • Good knowledge of software testing standards e.g. BS7925-1 & BS7925-2
  • Good knowledge of test management, estimation, monitoring and control.
  • Experience of testing software systems based on Oracle technologies.
  • Experience of testing software systems based on Microsoft .NET technologies.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and its application in the NHSBT environment e.g. GMP.
  • Knowledge of software testing in an Agile/Lean software development environment.
  • Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth

Barnsley

United Kingdom

S75 3FG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth

Barnsley

United Kingdom

S75 3FG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of IT Product Centre Testing

Joanne Batsford

jo.batsford@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

08 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

20 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

007342

Job locations

England

Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth

Barnsley

United Kingdom

S75 3FG


NHSBT

Birmingham Blood Centre, Vincent Drive, Edgbaston

Birmingham

B15 2SG


NHSBT Colindale Blood Centre

Charcot Road, Colindale

London

NW9 5BG


NHSBT

Liverpool Speke Blood Centre, 14 Estuary Banks, The Estuary Commerce Park, Speke

Liverpool

L24 8RB


NHSBT, Tooting Blood Centre

75 Cranmer Terrace, Tooting

London

SW17 0RB


NHSBT

Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth

Barnsley

S75 3FG


NHSBT

Manchester Blood Centre, Plymouth Grove,

Manchester

M13 9LL


NHSBT

Bristol Filton Blood Centre, 500 North Bristol Park, Northway, Filton,

Bristol

BS34 7QH


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