University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Test Analyst
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We’re looking for a driven and enthusiastic Test Analyst to join the My Medical Record team. The person will provide excellent software testing skills for the My Medical Record platform, used by many NHS trusts in the UK. Supporting our product and development teams you will plan, perform and execute testing projects, and track and manage issues using Jira and Xray.
The My Medical Record team lead on the development, support and rollout of an industry leading personal health record (PHR), that enables patients to manage their own healthcare whilst away from the hospital. The service supports clinicians and patients at over 25 hospitals around the country, and our work programme is rapidly expanding.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be a key member of the My Medical Record team, helping to ensure the product supports the needs of our customers.
The Key Duties Will Include
- Responsibility for performing the testing of the My Medical Record product
- Interpreting development requirements when designing test plans
- Planning and executing assigned testing projects
- Tracking and managing issues, defects and change control relating to product development.
- Working closely with the product and development teams to ensure the quality and safety of our software.
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What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a dynamic test analyst with extensive experience of working on complex healthcare applications. We’ll be looking for you to demonstrate experience in:
- Working with software testing best practices.
- Interpreting complex user stories and acceptance criteria so testing scenarios are fit for purpose.
- Excellent communicator and comfortable contributing ideas and solutions to the team.
- Experience working to demanding timescales and exacting standards.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant degree (or equivalent), or experience of software testing in a highly complex technical environment
- Knowledge and expertise of test methodologies and relevant industry standards.
- Knowledge and expertise in test tools e.g. Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server or Jira.
- Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
- Experience writing and executing basic SQL queries
- Experience of server operating systems such as Windows Server, Unix/Linux
Desirable criteria
- ISTQB foundation or intermediate certificate in software testing.
- Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of relevant NHS clinical and business processes.
- Working knowledge of Prince 2
Skills
Essential criteria
- Advanced analytical thinking
- Data analysis
- Facilitation skills
- Multitasking
- Report writing
- Project management
- Working autonomously
- Teamwork
- Time management
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