Somerset Cancer Register

2 months ago

Taunton, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The Role is to work as part of the Testing and Customer Support Team via the execution of scripts, script writing, supporting testing plans and other activities relevant to ensuring the delivery of high-quality maintenance releases as well as proving support to customers in relation to Somerset Cancer Register (SCR) products and ideal candidate should be a quick learner who enjoys problem-solving and thrives on thinking outside the box. They will need to be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of colleagues in a remote work environment. They should be detail-oriented, able to adapt to new tools and technologies quickly, and have a strong analytical mindset. Experience in software testing would be beneficial but is not role can be either primarily home or office based. However, there will be occasions where in person attendance is required for training or meetings.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us on the supplied email address.

Main duties of the job

The SCR Test Analyst will be responsible for designing and executing tests and supporting test plans in order to ensure high-quality releases.

The role involves close collaboration with SCR team members, customers, and national bodies, translating technical information into accessible language, and participating in SCR meetings to share best practices. You will be required to prioritise and manage your own workload, report on testing results, identify risks and maintain up-to-date knowledge of SCR products and national cancer guidelines.

There will also be an element of customer support where you will need to provide quick and effective resolutions to a variety of system related issues or escalating them when necessary alongside maintaining strong relationships with users.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to level 3 or higher(AS, NVQ level 3, advanced apprenticeship ect) in IT related subject or equivalent gained through specific relevant experience. If not obvious, please justify in personal statement. English Language and Maths GCSE or equivalent graded C+ or 4+. If not obvious, please justify in personal statement. Evidence of own continuing professional or personal development.

Desirable

ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Testing. ITIL Foundation.

Experience

Essential

Good working knowledge of Windows operating systems and software applications including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint). Some experience in testing/quality assurance (this does not need to be restricted to software). User acceptance, beta testing code reviews or any other testing would be acceptable. Using Teams or similar for meetings / collaboration. Working in a customer service environment.

Desirable

Understanding of Data Protection (GDPR) / data security principles. Understanding of the Software development lifecycle. Awareness of national guidance on cancer including care pathways / waiting times Client / server computing, networking, security, relational databases. Microsoft technologies / products such as Windows Server, Azure, Active Directory, IIS, SQL Server. Work experience within the in the NHS. Use of Dev Ops or similar software lifecycle management application.

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