Job summary
The post holder will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our NHS Fleet Solutions systems primarily focused around https://www.nhsfleetsolutions.co.uk . You will be responsible for understanding user journeys and functional requirements, developing and implementing test plans and test cases, and contributing to the overall success of our projects.
Your role will involve collaboration with Business Analysts, Test Engineers, and Developers to maintain high-quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle.
Main duties of the job
- Work closely with Business Analysts to comprehend user journeys and functional requirements, ensuring a thorough understanding of all NHS Fleet Solutions systems predominantly the nhsfleetsoultions.co.uk site and back office admin system.
- The post holder will develop and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases, ensuring coverage of all relevant scenarios.
- Execute tests on various platforms and devices to validate the functionality of healthcare applications.
- Create and maintain regression test packs to ensure that new updates do not adversely impact existing functionalities.
- Support the test team in delivering QA responsibilities, fostering a collaborative environment for efficient testing processes.
- Collaborate with developers to find solutions to challenges and actively contribute to the overall success of the projects.
- Report progress and issues to the Test Manager, providing clear and concise updates on testing status.
- Demonstrate the ability to detect and resolve issues promptly to ensure the reliability and functionality of all systems.
- Stay updated with the latest testing techniques and software, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- Willingly acquire new skills that contribute to the enhancement of the QA team's capabilities.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way!
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Degree level or equivalent plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate diploma level or equivalent relevant experience.
- The candidate should have a good level of knowledge around all aspects of QA testing and an understanding of the wider software development lifecycle, underpinned by theory and professional experience.
- Previous experience in a QA role
- Understanding of user journeys and functional requirements provided by Business Analysts.
- Ability to develop and implement test plans and test cases.
- Experience of creating and maintaining regression test packs.
- Willingness to learn how to run automated tests.
- Identify test cases suitable for automation and collaborate with Test Engineers.
- Test execution on various platforms and devices
- Reporting progress and issues to the Test Manager
- Detection and resolution of issues.
- Ability to challenge requirements and collaborate with developers to find solutions.
- To lead, inspire and motivate others to high performance by agreeing clear goals and objectives, providing support and guidance and creating opportunities for development.
- To contribute to the develop of a culture of high engagement, where staff are empowered and entrusted to provide the best services and care for patients.
- To promote and facilitate innovation and continuous improvement to deliver better services for service users and patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Degree level or equivalent plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate diploma level or equivalent relevant experience.
- The candidate should have a good level of knowledge around all aspects of QA testing and an understanding of the wider software development lifecycle, underpinned by theory and professional experience.
- Previous experience in a QA role
- Understanding of user journeys and functional requirements provided by Business Analysts.
- Ability to develop and implement test plans and test cases.
- Experience of creating and maintaining regression test packs.
- Willingness to learn how to run automated tests.
- Identify test cases suitable for automation and collaborate with Test Engineers.
- Test execution on various platforms and devices
- Reporting progress and issues to the Test Manager
- Detection and resolution of issues.
- Ability to challenge requirements and collaborate with developers to find solutions.
- To lead, inspire and motivate others to high performance by agreeing clear goals and objectives, providing support and guidance and creating opportunities for development.
- To contribute to the develop of a culture of high engagement, where staff are empowered and entrusted to provide the best services and care for patients.
- To promote and facilitate innovation and continuous improvement to deliver better services for service users and patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate diploma level or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a QA role
- Identify test cases suitable for automation and collaborate with Test Engineers.
- Experience of writing test plans that cover functional and none functional scenarios
- Experience of logging and retesting defects in a defect management system
- Experience of Automation testing or willingness to learn
Desirable
- Working in a Healthcare setting
- Experience of modifying/developing automation scripts
- Experience of writing SQL
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate diploma level or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a QA role
- Identify test cases suitable for automation and collaborate with Test Engineers.
- Experience of writing test plans that cover functional and none functional scenarios
- Experience of logging and retesting defects in a defect management system
- Experience of Automation testing or willingness to learn
Desirable
- Working in a Healthcare setting
- Experience of modifying/developing automation scripts
- Experience of writing SQL
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
