Test Analyst

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Test Analyst to join our digital testing team at Southampton General Hospital. The role focuses on testing and implementing upgrades to the electronic patient record systems, with close collaboration across development, QA and project management teams.

You will plan and execute manual test cases, perform regression testing, and lead on testing activities for system upgrades.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing and implementing upgrades to electronic patient record systems.
• Ability to write and execute functional and regression tests.
• Experience with defect tracking and coordinating with third party suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Leading on the testing and implementation of system upgrades.
• Planning and executing manual test cases.
• Performing regression testing to ensure releases do not cause issues.
• Recording test results, analysing anomalies and tracking defects with tests and third party suppliers.

Skills

Test analysis

Agile

Collaboration

Job description

Hours: Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 188-THQ220926

Site: Southampton General Hospital

Town: Southampton

Closing: 15/10/2026

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Test Analyst
Contract Type: Permanent

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and support the testing and implementation of upgrades to the Trust's electronic patient record systems.

This will involve working with internal development teams and external software suppliers on new functionality and bug fixes, writing and executing functional and regression tests, and leading on the testing and implementation of system upgrades, including producing release documentation. This will support the implementation of digital solutions across the Trust.

This role will report to the lead test analyst and will require close collaboration with business analysts, lead test analysts, test analysts, developers and project managers from the digital development and digital projects teams.

UHS supports agile and remote working; regular attendance at Southampton General Hospital will be required in this role Core hours for the team are between 8.00 and 18.00 Monday to Friday, but flexibility will be required depending on service needs.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• leading on the testing and implementation of system upgrades
• planning and executing manual test cases
• performing regression testing to ensure a software release has no detrimental impact
• record test results, identify and analyse anomalies and raise and track defects with the appropriate tests and third party suppliers

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