Job summary
The WebV team have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Software Tester to join us. As a Trainee position, you will be put through a course to become qualified. We are looking for someone who has interest in automated testing, with a strong collaborative focus and a drive for continuous improvement. You will be a key part of the WebV team to deliver quality software for both clinical and administrative applications to improve patient care and safety.
PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON 19 JANUARY 2022
Main duties of the job
- Be involved in the entire Software Development Lifecycle
- Quality Assurance testing of the software
- Aid in the release of defect-free software
- Work proactively with the team to instil quality into the software and practices
- Embed modern testing approaches as a part of a team responsibility for quality and innovation
- Work in an Agile Team environment
About us
We're a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.
We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Following consultation the Health and Social Care Act 2008 has been amended, which includes the provision that from 11th November 2021 all workers in CQC registered care homes are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical exemption applies. If appointed to a role which includes deployment to care homes you will be required to provide evidence of full vaccination or medical exemption in order to undertake the role. This evidence will be required post-appointment as part of the pre-employment check process. Please note that the requirement for full vaccination, or medical exemption, will be a requirement of the terms and conditions of service for staff deployed to care homes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Following consultation the Health and Social Care Act 2008 has been amended, which includes the provision that from 11th November 2021 all workers in CQC registered care homes are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical exemption applies. If appointed to a role which includes deployment to care homes you will be required to provide evidence of full vaccination or medical exemption in order to undertake the role. This evidence will be required post-appointment as part of the pre-employment check process. Please note that the requirement for full vaccination, or medical exemption, will be a requirement of the terms and conditions of service for staff deployed to care homes.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in IT or equivalent experince/knowledge
Desirable
- Educated to degree level in software testing (ISTQB or similar)
- Agile scrum
Occupational experience
Essential
- Previous experience in IT or software support role
Desirable
- Web development & programming skills to include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, VB.
- Experience of the NHS or a customer caring environment.
- Experience of development
- Previous experience in IT support role
- Experience of working in the JIRA software
- Understanding of NHS Digital DCB-0129 - Clinical Safety Management
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Data analysis and problem solving skills
- Clear and constructive communication skills
Desirable
- Previous data input skills.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in IT or equivalent experince/knowledge
Desirable
- Educated to degree level in software testing (ISTQB or similar)
- Agile scrum
Occupational experience
Essential
- Previous experience in IT or software support role
Desirable
- Web development & programming skills to include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, VB.
- Experience of the NHS or a customer caring environment.
- Experience of development
- Previous experience in IT support role
- Experience of working in the JIRA software
- Understanding of NHS Digital DCB-0129 - Clinical Safety Management
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Data analysis and problem solving skills
- Clear and constructive communication skills
Desirable
- Previous data input skills.
