Job summary
What you'll be doing:-
As Lead Test Analyst, you'll be responsible for testing our Welsh Laboratory Information Management System (WLIMS) :-
- Writing the test strategy and overseeing execution of test plans.
- Collaborating with third-party suppliers and internal teams to ensure software is tested.
- Assisting the WLIMS operational support team with all aspects of operational change.
- Writing and executing test scripts.
Whilst doing so, you'll learn about and contribute to our test framework and the rules governing how we test. You'll also improve your skills by contributing to your Personal Development Plan (PDP).
What software will you be testing?
- Welsh Laboratory Information Management System: used by pathology staff to record and exchange information such as test results for multiple disciplines. This will include the transfer of information to other NHS Wales clinical applications to ensure an "end to end" testing approach.
- Intersystems TrakCare Lab and TrakCare Lab Enterprise
- Intersystems IRIS
- Data integration with other NHS Wales clinical applications
Main duties of the job
What skills do you need?
- A good listener, you're able to analyse information and not afraid to ask questions.
- Experience of working in a pathology laboratory setting
- Experience of writing and reviewing test strategies and plans.
- A good communicator able to express your thoughts and opinions clearly.
- You'll be comfortable signing off test phases. Careful to consider others' opinions but confident to defend the conclusions you reach.
- Able to maintain relationships with other test teams.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; 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
- Degree in information and IT related subject or equivalent qualifications and experience
- ISTQB Expert in Software Testing or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Registered with a relevant informatics professional body
- PRINCE 2 foundation in project management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in managing software testing in highly complex technology based products
- Experience of writing and implementing test strategies and plans for complex environments (
- Experience in the creation of phase specific test plans
- Experience in the management of the defect lifecycle
- Experience in the creation and execution of test scripts
Desirable
- Experience of working in and NHS, Healthcare or Public Sector environment
- Understanding of NHS Clinical/administrative Information and IT requirements
Aptitude and Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate with staff up to a senior level on complex business or clinical processes
- Ability to read and comprehend clinical business requirements and high level design deliverables to write detailed test cases
- Excellent knowledge of testing processes and an understanding of how this fits within an overall project lifecycle
- Excellent knowledge of defect management and structured approaches to resolution of issues
- Able to be proactive in problem identification and pursuit of resolution
- Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self study and professional courses
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 3 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications and/ or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in information and IT related subject or equivalent qualifications and experience
- ISTQB Expert in Software Testing or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Registered with a relevant informatics professional body
- PRINCE 2 foundation in project management
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in managing software testing in highly complex technology based products
- Experience of writing and implementing test strategies and plans for complex environments (
- Experience in the creation of phase specific test plans
- Experience in the management of the defect lifecycle
- Experience in the creation and execution of test scripts
Desirable
- Experience of working in and NHS, Healthcare or Public Sector environment
- Understanding of NHS Clinical/administrative Information and IT requirements
Aptitude and Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate with staff up to a senior level on complex business or clinical processes
- Ability to read and comprehend clinical business requirements and high level design deliverables to write detailed test cases
- Excellent knowledge of testing processes and an understanding of how this fits within an overall project lifecycle
- Excellent knowledge of defect management and structured approaches to resolution of issues
- Able to be proactive in problem identification and pursuit of resolution
- Able to learn new technologies and IT systems quickly through both self study and professional courses
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 3 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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).
