An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Senior Test Analyst to join the Digital and Health Informatics (D& HI) department at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

This role will support the implementation of an electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) system, providing an opportunity to play a key role in the biggest digital transformation within the UHB to date. The ePMA system will transform the way clinicians prescribe & administer medication, making it safer & more efficient, impacting all staff groups, specialties and services across the UHB, transforming the way they work.

The successful candidate will join the Digital Service Transformation team. Our focus is on software development, integration, and interoperability. We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and motivated individual, who can work in a rapidly changing and challenging environment.

The role will have a probationary period of on-site working, usually at our base in Woodland House, moving to hybrid working thereafter.

Main duties of the job

To develop and maintain the project test strategy on projects for which Cardiff and Vale UHB is responsible in accordance with specifications and operational requirements of NHS Wales

To ensure that the application performs to the requirements of its users and clinicians

To provide specialist advice and support on software testing to the NHS in various areas of health informatics

All testing work is undertaken in accordance with the policies, processes and procedures as described by the Cardiff and Vale UHB Test Framework

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

OTHER

Essential

• Ability to travel in a timely manner between sites to meet the requirements of the post.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in information and IT related subject or equivalent qualifications and experience

Knowledge

Essential

• ISTQB Expert in Software Testing or equivalent experience
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• 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
• Knowledge in PRINCE2 project management and support development programmes
• Knowledge of the principles of Information Governance, Data Protection, Freedom of Information and best practices in the use of handling confidential information

Desirable

• Registered with a relevant informatics professional body
• PRINCE 2 foundation in project management

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
• Experience in the creation of phase specific test plans
• Experience in the management of the defect lifecycle
• Experience in the creation and execution of test scripts

Desirable

• Experience of working in and NHS, Healthcare or Public Sector environment
• Understanding of NHS Clinical/administrative Information and IT requirements

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate with staff up to a senior level on complex business or clinical processes
• Ability to read and comprehend clinical business requirements and high-level design deliverables to write detailed test cases
• 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
• Able to be proactive in problem identification and pursuit of resolution
• Ability to organise own work and the work of other testing professionals effectively
• Ability to train, mentor and professionally supervise junior staff
• Good understanding of the software development lifecycles (e.g. AGILE / RUP)
• Good knowledge of different test methodologies e.g. white box, black box
• Proven knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Tools and Test management tools e.g. Quality Centre
• An understanding of software development products, operating systems, databases and other technical e.g. MS SQL Server, SQL, Windows Server, Team Foundation Server, XML, Visual Studio
• Able to write basic SQL queries
• Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self-study and professional courses
• Confident and flexible approach to work
• Professional and positive approach to work

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Woodland House

ePMA project funding has been provided by Welsh Government.

Cardiff

CF14 4TT

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

001-AC277-0924