Job summary Under the management of the EPR Test & Release Manager, the post holder will coordinate and manage testing across the D&I department. The post holder will focus on ensuring the quality and safety of clinical systems within the Trusts digital environment becoming well-versed in their intricacies to facilitate the creation of robust test artifacts. Collaboration across departments and organizational stakeholders will be crucial, involving the creation, maintenance, and implementation of manual and automation test suites, test plans, and cases. The role also involves championing quality and patient safety by providing specialized advice to internal staff, stakeholders, and external suppliers when required. The post holder will contribute to the development of future testing strategies, follow standards and policies, and stay abreast of recent technologies to enhance the overall quality of the software delivered by the D&I department. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification. Main duties of the job The primary responsibilities for the post holder include the development and management of both manual and automated testing suites. Effective coordination with business analysts, clinical stakeholders, and technical leads is essential to ensure an accurate reflection of user needs in test scripts. The post holder will also collaborate externally with agencies, clinical users, and trust staff to support the development of the D&I Software Testing service. Planning and managing workload according to agile methodologies, the post holder must navigate interruptions and adjust priorities as necessary. In addition to resolving software defects and queries, the role involves adhering to standards and policies, supporting change control mechanisms, and suggesting changes in policy or service design. This isn't exhaustive and the full list of duties should be viewed in the linked job description. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 216-CB-A6962437 Job locations Digital & Innovation Services (D&I), University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust 11 Research Way, Plymouth Science Park Plymouth PL6 8BT Job description Job responsibilities Create, maintain, and implement manual and automation test suites, test plans and test cases and help with the coordination of testing across departmental and organisational stakeholders. Champion quality and patient safety by supplying specialist advice to staff, stakeholders, and external suppliers to ensure clinical systems are delivered in safe manner which minimises clinical risk. Manage and drive the adoption of recognized best practice and policy and contribute to the ongoing improvement of methodologies to ensure that the software we deliver is of the highestquality. Work with business analysts, stakeholders, and technical leads to ensure tests scripts accurately reflect user needs. Develop automated testing suites, using selenium or similar technologies. Follow standards and policies in respect of the software development and testing lifecycles, you will be expected to support change control mechanisms and audit requirements. The post holder will also be expected to suggest changes in policy or service design, both within their immediate team and across the D&I department, which valueseveryones contribution to an effective and modern service. The post holder will also work with sensitive, sometimes patient identifiable, data whilst developing or supporting information systems. Upgrades and maintenance sometimes require working outside of normal working hours. Supply product support requiring strong analytical skills to investigate, find and resolve software defects and queries. Problems can arise in multiple areas, such as end user devices, networks, databases, and servers, so familiarity with these is essential. At times, the post holder may need to take responsibility for independent decisions related to resolution of time critical issues. This list isn't exhaustive and the full list of job responsibilities should be viewed in the linked job description. Job description Job responsibilities Create, maintain, and implement manual and automation test suites, test plans and test cases and help with the coordination of testing across departmental and organisational stakeholders. Champion quality and patient safety by supplying specialist advice to staff, stakeholders, and external suppliers to ensure clinical systems are delivered in safe manner which minimises clinical risk. Manage and drive the adoption of recognized best practice and policy and contribute to the ongoing improvement of methodologies to ensure that the software we deliver is of the highestquality. Work with business analysts, stakeholders, and technical leads to ensure tests scripts accurately reflect user needs. Develop automated testing suites, using selenium or similar technologies. Follow standards and policies in respect of the software development and testing lifecycles, you will be expected to support change control mechanisms and audit requirements. The post holder will also be expected to suggest changes in policy or service design, both within their immediate team and across the D&I department, which valueseveryones contribution to an effective and modern service. The post holder will also work with sensitive, sometimes patient identifiable, data whilst developing or supporting information systems. Upgrades and maintenance sometimes require working outside of normal working hours. Supply product support requiring strong analytical skills to investigate, find and resolve software defects and queries. Problems can arise in multiple areas, such as end user devices, networks, databases, and servers, so familiarity with these is essential. At times, the post holder may need to take responsibility for independent decisions related to resolution of time critical issues. This list isn't exhaustive and the full list of job responsibilities should be viewed in the linked job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in Computer Science/Software development/Software Testing or equivalent demonstrable experience. Desirable Proven evidence of ongoing personal development and interest in the field of software testing and/or development. Knowledge Essential Demonstrable experience of Manual/Automation testing & Test Running/Management. Demonstrable experience working within Agile scrum teams and backlog management. Analysis of requirements, design, and development of applications to meet business needs. Pro-active approach to self-learning and continuous professional development. Desirable Demonstrable experience of Manual/Automation testing & Test Running/Management on large-scale enterprise product(s). Demonstrable experience with testing automation frameworks and software. Demonstrable experience with Backlog management tools and software. Aptitude / Abilities Essential Ability to effectively co-ordinate testing activities to ensure that releases are correctly signed off by clinical users. Ability to act on own initiative to solve technical problems within escalated time scales. Attention to detail, accurate and a strong quality first approach. Desirable Effective interpersonal skills Good presentational skills. Disposition / Motivation Essential A desire to achieve high quality results. Enthusiastic and innovative. Flexibility in approach to working and problem solving. Desirable Ability to keep up with advances in testing automation and the use of life cycle management tools. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in Computer Science/Software development/Software Testing or equivalent demonstrable experience. Desirable Proven evidence of ongoing personal development and interest in the field of software testing and/or development. Knowledge Essential Demonstrable experience of Manual/Automation testing & Test Running/Management. Demonstrable experience working within Agile scrum teams and backlog management. Analysis of requirements, design, and development of applications to meet business needs. Pro-active approach to self-learning and continuous professional development. Desirable Demonstrable experience of Manual/Automation testing & Test Running/Management on large-scale enterprise product(s). Demonstrable experience with testing automation frameworks and software. Demonstrable experience with Backlog management tools and software. Aptitude / Abilities Essential Ability to effectively co-ordinate testing activities to ensure that releases are correctly signed off by clinical users. Ability to act on own initiative to solve technical problems within escalated time scales. Attention to detail, accurate and a strong quality first approach. Desirable Effective interpersonal skills Good presentational skills. Disposition / Motivation Essential A desire to achieve high quality results. Enthusiastic and innovative. Flexibility in approach to working and problem solving. Desirable Ability to keep up with advances in testing automation and the use of life cycle management tools. 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 University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Address Digital & Innovation Services (D&I), University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust 11 Research Way, Plymouth Science Park Plymouth PL6 8BT Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)