Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Digital Transformation Senior Test Analyst to join the newly established Digital Transformation Team. Under the guidance of a Digital Transformation Programme Manager and working closely with Subject Matter Experts and Clinical Systems Manager, the successful candidate will be expected work collaboratively with operational and clinical colleagues and the wider digital team to improve the outcomes of our patients, citizens and families that we serve, as outlined in the Health Board's strategy CTM 2030. Candidates will be expected to have an in-depth knowledge of testing methodologies and undertake a key role in planning the testing cycles within a complex digital transformation project. Skills include; excellent communication and organisational skills. As a proactive and positive member of the team, the post holder will play a key role in supporting the implementation of key transformation project objectives which will enable and support the vital work of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB). The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Previous applicants need not apply. Main duties of the job As a Digital Transformation Senior Test Analyst, the post holder will develop and maintain the project test strategy on projects for which Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTMUHB) is responsible for in accordance with specifications and operational requirements of CTMUHB. To provide specialist advice, support and plans on software testing in various areas of Digital & Data to ensure that the application performs to the requirements of its users and clinicians. All testing work is undertaken in accordance with the testing standards as well as policies, processes and procedures as described by the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Test Framework.. This post is Fixed Term/Secondment until 30th September 2026 due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 20 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 110-AC014-0225-A Job locations Williamstown Hub Dinas Isaf Industrial Estate Williamstown CF40 1XX Job description Job responsibilities Develop and maintain effective written and verbal communication with individuals and larger groups of customers and stakeholders of all levels, explaining difficult and highly complex IT processes and issues as the senior testing contact. Arrange, lead and participate in meetings with various levels of internal and external customers and stakeholders to: discuss and agree testing requirements, progress defects, problems and issues, answer queries. Liaise as necessary with NHS staff at all levels on testing related matters, dealing with conflicting requirements and priorities. Refocus discussions where necessary, to resolve conflict and establish acceptable conclusions. Provide oral and written advice to customers in the use of testing of systems and services developed by the Digital Directorate. Conduct formal seminars on the benefits of testing systems and products. Produce testing documentation that provides all necessary information to allow continuing testing and improvements in testing of systems and services. Be able to communicate outcomes of testing through the provision of test reports. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Job description Job responsibilities Develop and maintain effective written and verbal communication with individuals and larger groups of customers and stakeholders of all levels, explaining difficult and highly complex IT processes and issues as the senior testing contact. Arrange, lead and participate in meetings with various levels of internal and external customers and stakeholders to: discuss and agree testing requirements, progress defects, problems and issues, answer queries. Liaise as necessary with NHS staff at all levels on testing related matters, dealing with conflicting requirements and priorities. Refocus discussions where necessary, to resolve conflict and establish acceptable conclusions. Provide oral and written advice to customers in the use of testing of systems and services developed by the Digital Directorate. Conduct formal seminars on the benefits of testing systems and products. Produce testing documentation that provides all necessary information to allow continuing testing and improvements in testing of systems and services. Be able to communicate outcomes of testing through the provision of test reports. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Person Specification Degree and IT Related Qualification Essential Degree in information and IT related subject or equivalent qualifications and experience in a technical support, service management or business analysis role. ISTQB Expert in Software Testing or equivalent experience. Desirable PRINCE 2 foundation in project management. Knowledge in PRINCE2 project management and support development programmes. Testing Qualification Essential ISTQB Expert in Software Testing or equivalent experience. Knowledge Essential Knowledge and expertise in Software testing methodologies. Knowledge of load testing/automation to support the delivery of requirements in these areas. Knowledge of SQL to support defect investigations. Excellent knowledge of testing processes and an understanding of how this fits within an overall project lifecycle. Excellent knowledge of defect management and structured approaches to resolution of issues. Desirable Understanding of NHS Clinical/administrative Information and IT requirements. Experience Essential Significant experience in managing software testing in highly complex technology-based products. Experience of writing and implementing test strategies and plans for complex environments. Desirable Experience of working in and NHS, Healthcare or Public Sector environment. Skills & Attributes Essential Ability to communicate with staff up to a senior level on complex business or clinical processes. Able to be proactive in problem identification and pursuit of resolution. Confident and flexible approach to work. Person Specification Degree and IT Related Qualification Essential Degree in information and IT related subject or equivalent qualifications and experience in a technical support, service management or business analysis role. ISTQB Expert in Software Testing or equivalent experience. Desirable PRINCE 2 foundation in project management. Knowledge in PRINCE2 project management and support development programmes. Testing Qualification Essential ISTQB Expert in Software Testing or equivalent experience. Knowledge Essential Knowledge and expertise in Software testing methodologies. Knowledge of load testing/automation to support the delivery of requirements in these areas. Knowledge of SQL to support defect investigations. Excellent knowledge of testing processes and an understanding of how this fits within an overall project lifecycle. Excellent knowledge of defect management and structured approaches to resolution of issues. Desirable Understanding of NHS Clinical/administrative Information and IT requirements. Experience Essential Significant experience in managing software testing in highly complex technology-based products. Experience of writing and implementing test strategies and plans for complex environments. Desirable Experience of working in and NHS, Healthcare or Public Sector environment. Skills & Attributes Essential Ability to communicate with staff up to a senior level on complex business or clinical processes. Able to be proactive in problem identification and pursuit of resolution. Confident and flexible approach to work. 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Williamstown Hub Dinas Isaf Industrial Estate Williamstown CF40 1XX Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)