Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The development team has grown substantially over the last 3 years developing a number of key clinical systems with a strong pipeline of work. Northumbria is committed to internal development and embracing modern technologies; working at Northumbria offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to contribute directly to the improvement of healthcare services and patient outcomes.
You will play a crucial part in delivering sophisticated software solutions that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and security of our healthcare systems. Your work will go beyond testing; it extends to positively influencing the quality of patient care, streamlining healthcare workflows. Northumbria Healthcare Trust provides a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where innovation is encouraged and decisions can see a direct change.
The post holder will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our internally developed key clinical systems. You will be responsible for understanding user journeys and functional requirements, developing and implementing test plans and test cases, and contributing to the overall success of our projects.
Your role will involve collaboration with Business Analysts, Test Engineers, and Developers to maintain high-quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle.
Main duties of the job
* In summary, the post holder will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our healthcare and NHS Fleet Solutions systems. You will be responsible for understanding user journeys and functional requirements, developing and implementing test plans and test cases, and contributing to the overall success of our project.
* Your role will involve collaboration with Business Analysts, Test Engineers, and Developers to maintain high-quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle.
* To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust.
Job responsibilities
* Work closely with Business Analysts to comprehend user journeys and functional requirements, ensuring a thorough understanding of all our internally developed clinical systems.
* The post holder will develop and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases, ensuring coverage of all relevant scenarios.
* Execute tests on various platforms and devices to validate the functionality of healthcare applications.
* Create and maintain regression test packs to ensure that new updates do not adversely impact existing functionalities.
* Support the test team in delivering QA responsibilities, fostering a collaborative environment for efficient testing processes.
* Collaborate with developers to find solutions to challenges and actively contribute to the overall success of the projects.
* Report progress and issues to the Test Manager, providing clear and concise updates on testing status.
* Demonstrate the ability to detect and resolve issues promptly to ensure the reliability and functionality of all systems.
* Stay updated with the latest testing techniques and software, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
* Willingly acquire new skills that contribute to the enhancement of the QA team's capabilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree level or equivalent plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate diploma level or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience
* Previous experience in a QA role.
* Identify test cases suitable for automation and collaborate with Test Engineers.
* Experience of writing test plans that cover functional and non-functional scenarios.
* Experience of logging and retesting defects in a defect management system.
* Experience of Automation testing or willingness to learn.
* The candidate should have a good level of knowledge around all aspects of QA testing and an understanding of the wider software development lifecycle, underpinned by theory and professional experience.
* Working in a Healthcare setting.
* Experience of modifying/developing automation scripts.
* Experience of writing SQL.
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.
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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