Test Lead

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
We are looking for a Test Lead to work in a fast-paced, agile environment. Testing our eRecord PAS solution, web apps, devices and interfaces. The role requires a proactive and motivated tester to drive forward the improvement of IT quality.

  • Interview date: 6th June 202 37 hours 30 minutes/week
Role responsibilities will include manual testing of new systems, upgrades and bug fixes.

  • Requirements analysis.
  • Test planning and preparation
  • Creation of test scripts.
  • Updating existing test scripts in Excel.
  • Reporting and management of defects.
  • Creation of test reports to approve releases into the live domain.
  • Oversight, review and continuous improvement of testing processes.
  • Automation of manual tests.
  • Strong attention to detail with a thorough and robust attitude.
  • Confident in challenging peers and senior colleagues to report, investigate and resolve defects.
  • Able to deal with tight deadlines and regular pressure to deliver releases into a clinical environment.
  • Able to work remotely and with mínimal supervision.
  • Familiar with common test tools.
  • Experience of working within the NHS would be beneficial.
  • Experience of working with Cerner Millennium would be beneficial


Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.


Rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC for the second consecutive time in 2019, we have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country.

This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
- represented groups.


The Test Analyst is an integral member of the Business Solutions team, reporting and supporting the Test Manager across a broad range of projects.


The Test Analyst is responsible for the design, creation and execution of test scripts which fully cover all functional and non-functional requirements with a system under test.

The Test Analyst is also responsible for supporting the creation of test plans in line with the overall Test Policy.


The test analyst will:

  • Produce testing criteria from complex business requirements and user
stories.

  • Be responsible for both testing directly and working alongside other
specialist and non-specialist team members in testing a system.

  • Work with automated and nonautomated test techniques.
  • Work directly and communicate effectively with users and stakeholders
in order to establish test requirements.

  • Responsible for executing tests within various test cycles including, but
not limited to, system and integration tests, regression testing,
performance testing and usability testing.

  • Experience of integration systems, the post holder will understand the
testing lifecycles - system, integration and user acceptance testing.

  • Take initiative and work to deadlines as required.
  • Discuss technical issues with developers as required.
  • Able to provide an overview of potential technical defects and impacts
within the various test cycles.

  • Report on progress and issues at required intervals.
  • Participate in requirements and design reviews
  • Provide guidance to the Test Manager regarding the quality of systems
under test prior to release.

  • Work closely with users and other IT areas to ensure successful testing
as necessary.


As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you.

Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
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