Job summary
If you want to be part of a highly motivated patient focused team then we are looking for you.
Reporting to the Digital Services Project Manager, the Testing Manager will be responsible for ensuring product and quality control is up to standard and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Testing team.
As a key part of a dynamic and evolving service, the Test Team Manager will lead and coordinate the testing of IT applications and integration testing on the agreed clinical and corporate applications.
You will have the daily operational responsibility; managing the testing staff and producing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and relevant reporting to improve and embed the system quality.
As a key part of a dynamic and evolving service, the Test Team Manager will have a strong client focus, manage complex and sensitive information, liaise and communicate with clinical and non-clinical staff as necessary to ensure quality standards are met for any changes deployed.
Be the advocate for QA best practices and lead initiatives such as automation.
Main duties of the job
Lead testing for project implementations including EPR and lead and mentor test resources.
Contribute to the creation and on-going development of an automated testing framework. Be an advocate for QA best practices across project delivery, establishing and embedding a programme level testing strategy applicable to all changes within Digital Services
Any other duties as reasonably required by the Head of Digital Systems & Adoption.
Provide ad-hoc project related work. Have attention to detail and deal with changing priorities. Be responsible for project implementation testing including EPR.
Responsible for the supervision, training and management of team members including appraisals and recruitment. The incumbent allocates work to more junior staff and provides training for staff from own or other disciplines on own subject area and to ensure that the testing team understand and are fully compliant with Trust Information Governance policy.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level or relevant degree and demonstrable experience in understanding of defect & testing tools.
- Evidence of further career related self-study, research and genuine interest in technology.
- Managing and executing non-functional tests such as load testing.
- Good test automation scripting skills.
Analytical
Essential
- Good test automation scripting skills, in tools such as Selenium and Protractor
- Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Solid test management background within a fast-paced business with experience using multiple testing technologies.
- Functional test planning, preparation and execution including experience of test design
- Experience working with IT systems
- Ability to deliver predefined projects to agreed timescales/schedules.
- Experience working within the NHS
Desirable
- Working within the constraints of the Data Protection Act
- Understanding the principles of the Caldicott report
- MS Office skills
Planning
Essential
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Initiative to organise own workload without supervision
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work to deadlines
Desirable
- Experience in managing projects including production of project plans and co-ordination and monitoring of the delivery
Personal and people development
Essential
- Self-starter, pro-active, history of personal development
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Willing to work in a flexible manner as and when required
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
- Ability to work with both clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels.
- Influencing and negotiation skills.
- Appreciation of multidisciplinary working.
- Self-motivated and willing to take ownership of problems.
- Good documentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level or relevant degree and demonstrable experience in understanding of defect & testing tools.
- Evidence of further career related self-study, research and genuine interest in technology.
- Managing and executing non-functional tests such as load testing.
- Good test automation scripting skills.
Analytical
Essential
- Good test automation scripting skills, in tools such as Selenium and Protractor
- Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Solid test management background within a fast-paced business with experience using multiple testing technologies.
- Functional test planning, preparation and execution including experience of test design
- Experience working with IT systems
- Ability to deliver predefined projects to agreed timescales/schedules.
- Experience working within the NHS
Desirable
- Working within the constraints of the Data Protection Act
- Understanding the principles of the Caldicott report
- MS Office skills
Planning
Essential
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Initiative to organise own workload without supervision
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work to deadlines
Desirable
- Experience in managing projects including production of project plans and co-ordination and monitoring of the delivery
Personal and people development
Essential
- Self-starter, pro-active, history of personal development
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Willing to work in a flexible manner as and when required
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
- Ability to work with both clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels.
- Influencing and negotiation skills.
- Appreciation of multidisciplinary working.
- Self-motivated and willing to take ownership of problems.
- Good documentation skills
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).
