To understand, develop, plan and execute testing and any other test assurance activities for all applications and systems either being put into production or being upgraded in production according to the defined test strategy and approach. This role will involve creating test plans, developing scripts, test cases, test metrics, test reports, running tests and recording outcomes for various functional systems and inter-system communication methods. Plans may require adjustment if any issues are uncovered which need rectifying prior to implementation. The post-holder will take part in all product testing phases: functional testing; integration testing and user acceptance testing, analysing the test reports to assess whether the applications and systems are sufficient, or if any issues have been uncovered. Ensure that any issues uncovered are reported to local and Provider Service Desks as required and that all reported issues are suitably resolved to the satisfaction of the local business. Under the direction of eCARE Development Manager to ensure any upgraded systems are functionally stable and are fit for purpose prior to implementation. At the request of the eCARE Development Manager create and maintain a library of test scripts as required. Provide both clinical and application solution support to both clinical and non-clinical staff at the request of staff from the IT Technical Services team, to ensure staff have adequate training and guidance in using eCare systems. Provide application support to the IT Technical Support team and ensure where necessary support documentation is created and made available to other members of the group where this is deemed to be of benefit. Undertake project work or special tasks in accordance with business requirements and at the request of senior members of the IT Department. The post-holder will work closely with eCARE Development team, CCIO and CNIO to understand the workflow and expected functionality being delivered so that comprehensive test scripts be developed. The post holder will communicate complex systems information with end users, providing advice on how to use the Trust systems to perform their duties. The post holder must be able to empathise with staff when they are having difficulties understanding systems whilst being trained or tutored. Please refer to the Job Description for further details We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.