An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Test Lead to join a growing ICT Test Team to ensure all testing activities are effectively managed and tested according to the defined test strategy and approach prior to release into the live environment.
The ICT Test Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that all changes and implementations are rigorously tested to identify and eliminate any software issues thereby reducing the clinical safety risk. This is a very busy team involved in multiple projects, changes or issue fixes and so you will need to be proactive, enjoy challenges and can handle pressure.
You should have previous experience of working within the NHS leading testers and managing multiple healthcare testing activities. Strong stakeholder and communication skills are essential to succeed in this role.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve managing sub teams of testers alongside creating test plans, developing test scripts, test metrics and test reports for various clinical systems. Ability to work independently under high pressure and commitment to continuously deliver to tight deadlines is required.
You will have strong knowledge of various modules of Oracle Cerner EPR application. You will also have good demonstrable knowledge of software testing methodologies and should be an ISTQB certified tester or have equivalent testing experience. Knowledge of HL7 is highly desirable.
Though primarily based at Paddington, you will be expected to cover and travel between all the NWL ICS sites depending on the need.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
1. Qualification or experience equivalent to Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
2. British Computer Society (BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT) ISEB/ISTQB Certification in Software Testing or equivalent experience.
3. Ongoing continued professional development in specialist computing and testing field.
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.
Head of Testing and Managed Integration Services
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