Job summary
As part of its responsibilities for projects within NHS Wales, DHCW develops and maintains the project test strategy in alignment with operational requirements and specifications. The goal is to ensure that the application meets the expectations of users and clinicians. Additionally, DHCW provides expert guidance and assistance on software testing to various areas of health informatics within the NHS. All testing work is carried out in compliance with the Digital Health Care Wales Test Framework's policies, processes, and procedures. As a Lead Test Analyst, you will be expected to test a series of APIs to verify that the API fulfils its expected functionality, security, performance, and reliability.
This post is fixed term/secondment until 31/03/2025 to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
To test a series of APIs to verify that the API fulfils its expected functionality, security, performance, and reliability.
To develop and maintain the project test strategy on projects for which DHCW 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 Digital Health Wales Test Framework.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.
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
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
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Master's level in information and IT related subject or equivalent experience
- Must have in-depth knowledge and demonstrable expertise in Microsoft Visual Studio Team System (Team Edition) (aka Dev Ops) and Microsoft Visual Studio Team System Web Access
- Able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of testing processes and an understanding of how they fit within an overall application and development project lifecycle
- An excellent knowledge of defect management and structured approaches to resolution of issues.
- Knowledge of different test methodologies. For example, white box and black box.
- Proven knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Tools and Test management tools. For example, Quality Centre
Desirable
- Relevant testing qualification, for example ISTQB.
- CCTA PRINCE 2 practitioner examination pass or equivalent qualification or experience.
- Further specialist postgraduate knowledge or experience.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing testing in highly complex technology-based projects
- Proven experience in the analysis of business requirements and the production of test plans, strategies, test reports and traceability matrices for complex technical environments.
- Proven record in the field of Application Development and Lifecycle Management.
- Experience in supervising an IT Test team
- Excellent understanding and record of translating business and functional requirements into specialist test plans and traceability matrices
- Demonstrate a track record of delivering successful test projects.
- Able to read and comprehend clinical business requirements and high-level design deliverables well enough to commission and write detailed test cases
- Proven ability to organise own work and the work of other testing professionals effectively
- Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self-study and professional courses.
- Able to be proactive in problem identification and pursuit of resolution.
- High quality written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience of implementing a Test Framework
- Experience and responsibility for service delivery
- Experience of working in an NHS/Healthcare or Public Sector environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Confident and flexible approach to work.
- Ability to manage under pressure
- Professional and positive approach to work
- Ability to establish good working relationships with people at all levels
- Enthusiastic, determined, self-motivated.
- Ability to work under own initiative, whilst providing effective leadership both directly to own staff and to groups whilst being an effective member of a team
- Ability to deliver and steer numerous projects through the complete cycle within agreed time scales
- Innovative and strategic thinker
Desirable
- Ability to Speak Welsh to Level 1
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Master's level in information and IT related subject or equivalent experience
- Must have in-depth knowledge and demonstrable expertise in Microsoft Visual Studio Team System (Team Edition) (aka Dev Ops) and Microsoft Visual Studio Team System Web Access
- Able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of testing processes and an understanding of how they fit within an overall application and development project lifecycle
- An excellent knowledge of defect management and structured approaches to resolution of issues.
- Knowledge of different test methodologies. For example, white box and black box.
- Proven knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Tools and Test management tools. For example, Quality Centre
Desirable
- Relevant testing qualification, for example ISTQB.
- CCTA PRINCE 2 practitioner examination pass or equivalent qualification or experience.
- Further specialist postgraduate knowledge or experience.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing testing in highly complex technology-based projects
- Proven experience in the analysis of business requirements and the production of test plans, strategies, test reports and traceability matrices for complex technical environments.
- Proven record in the field of Application Development and Lifecycle Management.
- Experience in supervising an IT Test team
- Excellent understanding and record of translating business and functional requirements into specialist test plans and traceability matrices
- Demonstrate a track record of delivering successful test projects.
- Able to read and comprehend clinical business requirements and high-level design deliverables well enough to commission and write detailed test cases
- Proven ability to organise own work and the work of other testing professionals effectively
- Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self-study and professional courses.
- Able to be proactive in problem identification and pursuit of resolution.
- High quality written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience of implementing a Test Framework
- Experience and responsibility for service delivery
- Experience of working in an NHS/Healthcare or Public Sector environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Confident and flexible approach to work.
- Ability to manage under pressure
- Professional and positive approach to work
- Ability to establish good working relationships with people at all levels
- Enthusiastic, determined, self-motivated.
- Ability to work under own initiative, whilst providing effective leadership both directly to own staff and to groups whilst being an effective member of a team
- Ability to deliver and steer numerous projects through the complete cycle within agreed time scales
- Innovative and strategic thinker
Desirable
- Ability to Speak Welsh to Level 1
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).
