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Test Analyst • Southampton
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

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1. Can you tell us about your experience in software testing, particularly in a healthcare or complex technical environment? Can you tell us about your experience in software testing, particularly in a healthcare or complex technical environment?

2. What test methodologies are you familiar with, and how have you applied them in your previous roles? What test methodologies are you familiar with, and how have you applied them in your previous roles?

3. Can you describe a challenging project you worked on and how you managed the testing process? Can you describe a challenging project you worked on and how you managed the testing process?

4. How comfortable are you with writing and executing SQL queries? Could you provide an example of a query you have written in a previous position? How comfortable are you with writing and executing SQL queries? Could you provide an example of a query you have written in a previous position?

5. What tools or software have you used for testing and managing test cases? Which do you prefer and why? What tools or software have you used for testing and managing test cases? Which do you prefer and why?

6. How do you ensure that the applications you test are compliant with legal obligations such as DCB0129 and DCB0160? How do you ensure that the applications you test are compliant with legal obligations such as DCB0129 and DCB0160?

7. This role involves liaising with both internal and external stakeholders. Can you share an example of a time when you successfully resolved a conflict or miscommunication in a project? This role involves liaising with both internal and external stakeholders. Can you share an example of a time when you successfully resolved a conflict or miscommunication in a project?

8. How do you gather system development requirements from users, especially when they may not be familiar with technical jargon? How do you gather system development requirements from users, especially when they may not be familiar with technical jargon?

9. Describe how you would approach working within a multidisciplinary team. What strategies do you find most effective for collaboration? Describe how you would approach working within a multidisciplinary team. What strategies do you find most effective for collaboration?

10. What process do you follow when testing a new system upgrade? Could you walk us through the steps you take? What process do you follow when testing a new system upgrade? Could you walk us through the steps you take?

11. How do you prioritise your testing tasks when faced with tight deadlines or multiple projects? How do you prioritise your testing tasks when faced with tight deadlines or multiple projects?

12. Can you explain how you would test for both stability and user requirements in a new application? Can you explain how you would test for both stability and user requirements in a new application?

13. If you discovered a critical bug during the testing phase just before a planned release, how would you handle the situation? If you discovered a critical bug during the testing phase just before a planned release, how would you handle the situation?

14. Imagine a user reports that an application is not functioning as expected. How would you go about diagnosing the issue? Imagine a user reports that an application is not functioning as expected. How would you go about diagnosing the issue?

15. How would you ensure that the testing you conduct contributes to the overall safety and effectiveness of clinical systems? How would you ensure that the testing you conduct contributes to the overall safety and effectiveness of clinical systems?

16. What motivates you to work in the field of software testing, and particularly in the healthcare sector? What motivates you to work in the field of software testing, and particularly in the healthcare sector?

17. How do you keep up with the latest developments in software testing and healthcare technology? How do you keep up with the latest developments in software testing and healthcare technology?

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Role: Test Analyst in Southampton

Interviewed on Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 16:18.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nTest Analyst with University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust in Southampton\n\n University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description of the role. Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system , which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT. The recruitment team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a customer focussed, friendly and enthusiastic individual.You will be a key member of the Digital systems design and delivery team, liaising with users to gather system development requirements and undertaking system testing to deliver high quality, safe clinical systems for use across the Trust. About us Responsibilities Lead on the testing and implementation of system upgrades.Routinely test applications to ensure that systems are stable, meet the business requirements and the users expectations. Create all release documentation with regards to testing ensuring the Trust can meet their legal obligations as a software supplier under DCB0129 and DCB0160.Liaise with staff (external and internal to the NHS) to resolve faults and to seek clarity on user requirements in order to ensure that systems under test meet the agreed requirements and will allow the associate services to be delivered. Skills / Experience Good teamworking skills.Knowledge and expertise of test methodologies and relevant industry standards.Relevant degree (or equivalent), or experience of software testing in a highly complex technical environmentExperience writing and executing basic SQL queries "}