Job summary Within Data and Analytics our vision is to be the leading data services provider for health and social care across England through creating innovative and high-quality data products and services that give our customers the knowledge and capabilities required to deliver the best outcomes for citizens. Main duties of the job This advert has attached Assignment Briefs/ information relating to roles currently vacant. However, please be aware that this recruitment may also be used to fill other positions that become vacant after the time of advert, for which Assignment Briefs or team information are not available. This will be limited to roles where the competencies to be assessed and requirements for the role are appropriately similar. About us The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by: Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation Delivering value for money. If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/. Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 990-TD-D&A-6745451-E Job locations Leeds 7 & 8 Wellington Place Leeds LS1 4AP Job description Job responsibilities Make use of extensive knowledge of NHS datasets and their data platforms to perform risk-based assurance on the dataflows on NHS England data platforms e.g., DPS, SDE etc. Follow the standards set and support improvements of standards set by the Centre of Expertise (TBC if Data Assurance is part of Assurance CoE). Share knowledge as part of membership of Centre of Expertise. This role will deputise for the Principal Technical Assurance Specialist as required and will be expected to provide guidance to other more junior staff within the team. Accountable for the end-to-end data test and assurance within Data & Analytics (in scope areas to be decided but will be based on risk and priority) Job description Job responsibilities Make use of extensive knowledge of NHS datasets and their data platforms to perform risk-based assurance on the dataflows on NHS England data platforms e.g., DPS, SDE etc. Follow the standards set and support improvements of standards set by the Centre of Expertise (TBC if Data Assurance is part of Assurance CoE). Share knowledge as part of membership of Centre of Expertise. This role will deputise for the Principal Technical Assurance Specialist as required and will be expected to provide guidance to other more junior staff within the team. Accountable for the end-to-end data test and assurance within Data & Analytics (in scope areas to be decided but will be based on risk and priority) Person Specification Qualifications Essential ISEB/ISTQB Software Testing Foundation Certificate (Certified or Agile Tester) or equivalent recognised qualification and equivalent level of experience. Skills & Experience Essential Proven ability to use structured test data and test environment provision to improve and enable all types of testing. Proven ability to proactively develop collaborative relationships with suppliers, internal delivery teams and/or customers. Proven ability in data analysis techniques to identify data testing scenarios and verify data testing test outcomes. Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge of data process testing including data interface specifications, data management tools and anonymisation techniques in a large scale, multiple component delivery context. Person Specification Qualifications Essential ISEB/ISTQB Software Testing Foundation Certificate (Certified or Agile Tester) or equivalent recognised qualification and equivalent level of experience. Skills & Experience Essential Proven ability to use structured test data and test environment provision to improve and enable all types of testing. Proven ability to proactively develop collaborative relationships with suppliers, internal delivery teams and/or customers. Proven ability in data analysis techniques to identify data testing scenarios and verify data testing test outcomes. Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge of data process testing including data interface specifications, data management tools and anonymisation techniques in a large scale, multiple component delivery context. 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name NHS England Address Leeds 7 & 8 Wellington Place Leeds LS1 4AP Employer's website https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)