EPR Test Manager

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider is seeking a Test Manager for an ambitious digital initiative transforming care delivery. The role involves leading the testing programme, ensuring quality control, and engaging with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has substantial experience in clinical systems programmes. This full-time fixed-term position offers a salary between £64,156 and £71,148 annually with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Manager/Test Lead in large-scale EPR or clinical systems programmes.
• Experience documenting comprehensive test reports with clear outcomes and defect logs.
• Strong understanding of functional, non‑functional, performance, and regression testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the testing programme for the new EPR solution.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Testing Strategy.
• Engage with clinical leads, suppliers, and technical teams for testing.

Skills

Test Management

NHS Clinical Workflows

MS Office Applications

Automated Testing Tools

Change Control

Education

Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major digital initiative designed to transform the delivery of care at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM). The Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme stands as one of the most ambitious change projects in the Trust’s history. Its aim is to streamline staff workflows, enhance safety, and ultimately achieve improved outcomes for service users.

Career Progression Pathways and Development Opportunities

We are committed to getting the very best out of our staff and supporting their career aspirations. Career pathways are available, allowing you to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. We also offer ongoing training and development in conjunction with the BCS membership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the testing programme for the new EPR solution, ensuring successful delivery.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Testing Strategy, including tools, change control, timelines, defect monitoring, and issue management.
• Plan and oversee all test phases, coordinate activities across multiple workstreams, and manage defect triage processes.
• Ensure quality control frameworks, documentation of test evidence, and traceability from requirements to outcomes.
• Engage with clinical leads, suppliers, and technical teams to guarantee representative testing of operational workflows.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), provide training, and ensure clinical users are supported.
• Oversee supplier testing and integration, validate performance against service-level expectations.
• Lead test completion and sign‑off, support dress rehearsals, cut‑over validation, and post go‑live issue management.

Qualifications – Essential

• Degree in a relevant subject or extensive equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Proven experience as a Test Manager/Test Lead in large-scale EPR or clinical systems programmes.
• Experience documenting comprehensive test reports with clear outcomes and defect logs.
• Strong understanding of functional, non‑functional, performance, regression testing and NHS clinical workflows.
• Experience managing supplier testing and multi‑party environments.
• Knowledge of clinical safety assurance (DCB0129/DCB0160) and NHS digital governance.
• Advanced IT skills across all MS Office Applications including MS Project.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools and test data management.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Previous experience in mental health EPR implementations.
• Understanding of SLaM’s local digital environment (ePJS, Carenotes, Azure, integration architecture).
• Familiarity and understanding of ISO 29119.
• Test management certification.

Location

IOPPN, Denmark Hill, SE5 8AF

Contract and Compensation

Fixed term – 12 months

Full‑time

Band 8a – £64,156 to £71,148 a year inclusive of HCAS

Application Information

Applications are open to Skilled worker sponsorship holders. For further information visit https://www.slam.nhs.uk/.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Employer website: https://www.slam.nhs.uk/