EPR Test Analyst - Band 6

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced EPR Testing Analyst to join the Digital Services team on a fixed-term post until December 2027. The role focuses on testing of strategic clinical systems deployed with the new ePR, leading regression testing and UAT, and coordinating validation across Trust sites.

You will report to the Digital Transformation Manager and work closely with Applications, IS teams, and Service Delivery.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing personal development in testing.
• ISTQB/ISEB certification or equivalent testing qualifications.
• ITIL qualification or equivalent IT service management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and system validation for ePR deployments.
• Coordinate regression testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Work across multiple NHS sites within the Trust and with external partners.
• Log and track defects using Test/Defect Management tools and report progress.

Education

Degree level or equivalent

ISEB/ISTQB Software Testing Foundation

ITIL Foundation

Tools

Test management tools

Job description

This vacancy is for a fixed term post until December 2027 for a member of the ULTH Digital Services team, with a specific focus on supporting the implementation of NerveCentre Electronic Patient Record (EPR).

Are you looking to be part of an amazing digital team committed to the delivery of interfaces and support of the Trusts new Electronic Patient Record (EPR)?

We are delighted to share that we have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, patient-centred EPR Testing Analyst to join our EPR team.

Main duties of the job

The ePR Test Analyst is part of the Digital Services Team responsible for ensuring an effective regime of system regression testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) being implemented, leading to delivery of software which is robust and fit for purpose. The focus will be on the testing of strategic clinical systems deployed and interoperating with our new ePR in the context of several acute hospitals. This involves leading and coordinating testing and system validation.

This role will require operational working at all Trust sites.

About us

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be an experienced test analyst and will build on this to make an effective contribution to both Trusts strategic objectives and key work programmes. The role reports to the Digital Transformation Manager and works to the ePR Support & Testing Manager, works closely across the Trust with applications and will work with the local Trust Integration Leads, the Information Services Teams, IT Training, IT Technical Support, Applications and Service Delivery teams

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level, equivalent experience or equivalent professional qualification
• Evidence of on-going personal development
• ISEB/ISTQB Software Testing Foundation Certificate and/or equivalent Test Qualifications or experience
• ITIL Course and/or Qualification

Previous Experience

• Experience in a software testing role specifically on ePR projects
• Significant demonstrable experience of Test- Driven Development
• Experience in System, Integration Testing and UAT
• Hands-on experience of logging, tracking defects from open to close using Test/Defect Management Tools
• Excellent experience in healthcare computing
• Previously engaged successfully in multiple implementation and development cycles
• Significant experience working within the NHS and across Trust boundaries
• An excellent understanding of the patient journey and the key challenges Trust clinicians face with respect to use of systems..
• Knowledge of Patient Administration Systems (PAS)
• Knowledge of Nervecentre ePR
• Minimum of three years in a Digital environment (or professional equivalent) including evidence of developing and managing services in a complex multi-agency environment
• Reasonable understanding of project management methodology
• Knowledge of how testing processes work within different software development methodologies and the importance of test process improvement within this area
• Understanding of the Data Protection Act

Evidence of particular Knowledge, skills and aptitudes

• Ability to define test techniques and coverage for testing from requirements
• Ability to provide technical input to defect disputes
• Strong supplier facing presentation and facilitation skills
• Executes key responsibilities with minimal oversight
• Excellent reporting and analytical skills
• Able to function autonomously in role
• Able to quickly assess complex situations and provide practical and effective solutions
• Excellent problem solving and high-level negotiation skills
• Able to work with all levels of managers and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work efficiently on multiple work streams within sprints and releases
• A willingness to accept responsibility in a high- pressure environment.
• Good understanding of the issues surrounding digital systems integration
• Knowledge of industry standard testing techniques
• An appreciation of business processes of NHS customers

Specific

• Drive, enthusiasm, commitment and resourcefulness
• Passionate about improving services for patients and staff
• Team player with a focus on achievement and corporate goals
• Ability to work alone and supervise
• Daily use of car
• To work outside core hours as required

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.