QA Analyst - Fleet Solutions

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Seaton Delaval; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Seaton Delaval is seeking a QA professional to ensure the quality and reliability of NHS Fleet Solutions systems. The role involves collaboration with Business Analysts and Developers, developing test plans, and executing comprehensive testing for healthcare applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality assurance and a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. Enjoy living in an area with great air quality and excellent facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance and testing processes.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend user journeys and functional requirements.
• Develop and implement test plans and test cases.
• Execute tests to validate healthcare application functionality.
• Create and maintain regression test packs.
• Report progress and issues to the Test Manager.

Skills

Understanding user journeys

Developing test plans

Collaboration with teams

Problem-solving

Adaptability to new techniques

Job description

The post holder will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our NHS Fleet Solutions systems, primarily focused on nhsfleetsolutions.co.uk. You will be responsible for understanding user journeys and functional requirements, developing and implementing test plans and test cases, and contributing to the overall success of our projects.

Your role will involve collaboration with Business Analysts, Test Engineers, and Developers to maintain high-quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle.

1. Work closely with Business Analysts to comprehend user journeys and functional requirements, ensuring a thorough understanding of all NHS Fleet Solutions systems, mainly the nhsfleetsolutions.co.uk site and back office admin system.
2. Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases, ensuring coverage of all relevant scenarios.
3. Execute tests on various platforms and devices to validate the functionality of healthcare applications.
4. Create and maintain regression test packs to ensure that new updates do not adversely impact existing functionalities.
5. Support the test team in delivering QA responsibilities, fostering a collaborative environment for efficient testing processes.
6. Collaborate with developers to find solutions to challenges and actively contribute to the overall success of the projects.
7. Report progress and issues to the Test Manager, providing clear and concise updates on testing status.
8. Demonstrate the ability to detect and resolve issues promptly to ensure the systems' reliability and functionality.
9. Stay updated with the latest testing techniques and software, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
10. Willingly acquire new skills that contribute to the enhancement of the QA team's capabilities.

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham, plus smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality – opening a state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Supportive of its staff and focused on staff experience as much as patient care? Enjoy living in an area with the cleanest air, affordable living, vibrant nightlife, and excellent schools, with rich history on your doorstep? This is the Northumbria Way!

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: David McHugh
• Job title: QA Team Leader
• Email: [e-mail]