Test Analyst inSouthampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED WED 11 DEC 2024

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa or pa pro rata PERMANENT
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust rOs2qw6g

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Test Analyst to join their Digital systems design and delivery team in Southampton. This role, open to applicants from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS system, focuses on gathering system development requirements and conducting thorough testing to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe clinical systems across the Trust. The key responsibilities include leading system testing and implementation for upgrades, routine application testing to ensure stability and compliance with user expectations, and creating release documentation to meet legal obligations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong teamwork skills, knowledge of test methodologies and industry standards, and relevant experience in software testing within complex technical environments. A relevant degree or equivalent experience, along with the ability to write and execute basic SQL queries, is also required for this role. The position offers a great opportunity for a customer-focused and enthusiastic individual to make meaningful contributions to the NHS.

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.

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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 DCBand DCB.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

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1. 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?

3. 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?

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

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1. 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?

3. 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?

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

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