Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Test Analyst who will work as part of the Engagement & Digital Transformation team, supporting the WLIMS replacement project throughout the project development, testing and deployment lifecycles.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain an excellent level of system knowledge from both practical use & analysis of documentation, discussions with colleagues, stakeholders etc.
- Authoring and maintaining detailed, accurate test cases/scripts which are appropriately mapped back to the system and interfaces requirements documentation.
- Maintenance and growth of regression testing packs for the WLIMS system.
- Executing and reviewing the results of testing and issuing the test certificates and reports of outcomes of testing with recommendations.
- Ensuring test deliverables are completed in the timescales agreed with the project, including accurate tracking and monitoring of testing progress against plans & defects against the defect management process.
- Further responsibilities will be to support and/or co-ordinating testing processes in all testing phases of the project as appropriate.
- To contribute to other forms of testing as required, such as testing for the upgrade for the current WLIMS.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to maternity cover.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
About us
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have excellent personal, interpersonal and analytical skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels across the Pathology service, Digital Health Care Wales and Welsh Government.
They will have experience in business analysis tools and techniques. They will have a background in the NHS and, ideally in pathology services. This post is available as a one year fixed term secondment. Please note that you would require approval from your line manager prior to applying for this post to release you for secondment. The post is available full time but part-time will be considered.
The post holder may be expected to work in part at Digital Health and Care Wales, Ty Glan yr Afon, Cardiff for meetings, training and experience in using the current LIMS system. The post may require on-site working in laboratories and office locations across Wales.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have excellent personal, interpersonal and analytical skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels across the Pathology service, Digital Health Care Wales and Welsh Government.
They will have experience in business analysis tools and techniques. They will have a background in the NHS and, ideally in pathology services. This post is available as a one year fixed term secondment. Please note that you would require approval from your line manager prior to applying for this post to release you for secondment. The post is available full time but part-time will be considered.
The post holder may be expected to work in part at Digital Health and Care Wales, Ty Glan yr Afon, Cardiff for meetings, training and experience in using the current LIMS system. The post may require on-site working in laboratories and office locations across Wales.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualifications and experience.
- Evidence of on-going professional development.
Desirable
- Relevant testing qualification e.g. ISEB/ISTQB in Software Testing (Intermediate).
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing testing in highly complex technology based projects.
- Experience of writing test strategies and plans for complex environments.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS/Healthcare environment.
- Experience of working with clinical systems.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to read and comprehend clinical business requirements and high level design deliverables well enough to commission/write detailed test cases.
- Able to communicate with staff at all levels on complex business or clinical processes.
- Able to be proactive in problem identification and pursuit of resolution.
- Able to organise own work and the work of other testing professionals effectively.
- Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self study and professional courses.
- A good knowledge of testing processes and an understanding of how this fits within an overall project lifecycle.
- A good knowledge of defect management and structured approaches to resolution of issues.
- An understanding of the software development lifecycles (e.g. AGILE / RUP).
- Acknowledge of different test methodologies e.g. white box, black box.
- An understanding of software development products, operating systems, databases and other technical e.g. MS SQL Server, SQL, Windows Server, Team Foundation Server, XML, Visual Studio.
- Able to write basic SQL queries.
- Proven knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Tools and Test management tools e.g. Quality Centre.
- Confident and flexible approach to work.
- Professional and positive approach to work.
- Ability to establish good working relationships at all levels.
- A determined and self-motivated individual.
- Ability to work under own initiative whilst being an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to travel to various sites in Wales and the UK.
- Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings, and additional hours if required.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualifications and experience.
- Evidence of on-going professional development.
Desirable
- Relevant testing qualification e.g. ISEB/ISTQB in Software Testing (Intermediate).
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing testing in highly complex technology based projects.
- Experience of writing test strategies and plans for complex environments.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS/Healthcare environment.
- Experience of working with clinical systems.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to read and comprehend clinical business requirements and high level design deliverables well enough to commission/write detailed test cases.
- Able to communicate with staff at all levels on complex business or clinical processes.
- Able to be proactive in problem identification and pursuit of resolution.
- Able to organise own work and the work of other testing professionals effectively.
- Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self study and professional courses.
- A good knowledge of testing processes and an understanding of how this fits within an overall project lifecycle.
- A good knowledge of defect management and structured approaches to resolution of issues.
- An understanding of the software development lifecycles (e.g. AGILE / RUP).
- Acknowledge of different test methodologies e.g. white box, black box.
- An understanding of software development products, operating systems, databases and other technical e.g. MS SQL Server, SQL, Windows Server, Team Foundation Server, XML, Visual Studio.
- Able to write basic SQL queries.
- Proven knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Tools and Test management tools e.g. Quality Centre.
- Confident and flexible approach to work.
- Professional and positive approach to work.
- Ability to establish good working relationships at all levels.
- A determined and self-motivated individual.
- Ability to work under own initiative whilst being an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to travel to various sites in Wales and the UK.
- Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings, and additional hours if required.
Desirable
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).
