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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

About
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Contact
- Address
- University Hospitals of Leicester
- G58/G59 Block A Penn Lloyd Building
- County Hall
- Leicester
- Leicestershire
- LE3 8RA
IM&T Test Analyst
Closed for applications on: 15-Jun-2023 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 15-Jun-2023 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Leicestershire County Council, County Hall
- Address
- Glenfield
- Town
- Leicester
- Postcode
- LE3 8RA
- Major / Minor Region
- Leicestershire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- 1x permanent & 1x fixed term post (for 12 months)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- Clinical Software Application Testing
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Job overview
We are looking for a highly motivated IM&T Test Analyst to carry out a wide range of clinical and other applications software and their supporting hardware testing activities that inform project stakeholders about the quality of new or upgraded software applications and systems, to demonstrate that they meet agreed requirements, required workflows and identify defects before being promoted into a production environment for operational use.
One of the programmes that this role will provide a testing service for is the eHospital programme. This programme is delivering a first of type mobile EPR being developed by Nervecentre Software Ltd in partnership with and being implemented by UHL.
If selected for interview there will be a 30 minute test beforehand, therefore interviewees should arrive 45 minutes before any stated interview time to allow for this to be undertaken.
Advert
As a member of the Information Management & Technology Department’s (IM&T) Programme Management Office, the post holder will service a number of IM&T enabled projects producing high quality clinical information systems across both software and hardware functionality, for use both internally and externally in the wider healthcare community.
Review requirements and specifications to define test conditions. Designing test scenarios, test cases and test scripts under their own direction, mapping back to functional requirements and technical specifications, and formally reporting and recording outcomes. Carry out test script execution and recording of defect / issues, to agreed testing standards.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children’s Hospital and run one of the country’s leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide ‘Caring at its best’ and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we’re here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that ‘Caring at its best’ is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will work under the general direction of the Test Lead and will use their discretion in how to respond to complex issues within their assigned task / project. Working to specific instructions and with reviews at frequent milestones, they will determine when / who to escalate concerns to a higher level.
- Producing an analysis of requirements with outline testing needs
- Producing low – mid complexity project and system / test stage specific test plans, test cases and test scripts to support project deadlines
- Producing regular records and reports of test plans and execution outcomes.
- Repeating test activity to match multiple software deliveries
As an IM&T Test Analyst you will be included in activities throughout much of the project life cycle.
- Identify risks to schedules; escalate quality issues
- Attend assigned task / project planning and quality review meetings
A systematic approach to selecting techniques, test execution and defect resolution within an assigned task / project is a key aspect of the role.
- Demonstrate appropriate test approach / technique selection rationale
- Maintain accurate test artefacts and deliverables
- Conduct defect review meetings to proactively monitor and manage defect progression leading to their resolution
- Monitoring progress and exception reporting of one’s own work against planned activities
- Adhere to system documentation, process models / workflows and guidance from the Test Lead
- Adopt best practice standards and work with the preferred tool sets as directed
Effective communication of complex issues to both internal and external stakeholders is integral to this position.
- Influence immediate project team members and have assigned task / project-based contact with suppliers, partners and end-users of the systems being developed.
- Provide regular test status reports to the Project Manager and Test Lead
- Provide regular testing status feedback to developers and other stakeholders
- Provide mentorship, testing process advice and guidance to project stakeholders, including regression testers and user acceptance testers.
- Register project risk and issues with the Test Lead and Project Manager
As an IM&T Test Analyst you must develop an appreciation of a project’s context in a wider business sense and understand how the role relates to other roles.
- Attend information gathering workshops and seminars
- Job shadowing to understand workflows
- Reading requirements catalogues, process flowcharts, technical specifications, user guides, standard operating procedures and associated documentation
Although as an IM&T Test Analyst you will have no direct budgetary responsibility, you will support the Test Lead and Project Manager to stay within budget and escalate appropriately any issues or risk that could impact the project budget.
Please ensure you read the downloadabled 'IM&T Test Analyst Job Description + Person Specification' document from the link below for the full job description and person specification details.
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
Person specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- ISTQB Foundation Level
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and experience of SIT/UAT testing of clinical systems in an NHS environment
- Experience in manual testing; production of test scenarios, test cases, test scripts, test execution
Desirable criteria
- Experience of testing throughout the software development life cycle
- NHS Acute Hospital – IM&T project experience
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Good verbal and written English communication skills
- An effective collaborator
- Competent in complex communications of test issues and product defects
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Competent in problem solving
- Competent in design of tests from requirements definitions
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of risk assessment
Skills
Essential criteria
- Competent in technical problem diagnostics / debugging
Desirable criteria
- Basic test automation
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Competent in the planning and execution of functional tests
- Excellent problem solving and planning skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Fully competent in the testing process in a development project context
Desirable criteria
- Acute healthcare
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
- A quick learner
- A self-developer
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Neil Musson
- Job title
- IM&T Test Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07950 883708
No longer accepting applications
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