Digital & Data Test Analyst (Manual) | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 28 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 August 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE3 8RA |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7340264/358-7340264-COR-HOLD-HOLD |
Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Digital & Data Test Analyst to carry out a wide range of clinical and other applications software and their supporting hardware testing activities that inform project stakeholders about the quality of new or upgraded software applications and systems, to demonstrate that they meet agreed requirements, required workflows and identify defects before being promoted into a production environment for operational use.
One of the programmes that this role will provide a testing service for is the EPR programme. This programme is delivering a first of type mobile electronic patient record being developed by Nervecentre Software Ltd in partnership with and being implemented by UHL.
As a member of the Digital & Data Department (D&D), the post holder will service a number of D&D enabled projects producing high quality clinical information systems across both software and hardware functionality, for use both internally and externally in the wider healthcare community.
Review requirements and specifications to define test conditions. Designing test scenarios, test cases and test scripts under their own direction, mapping back to functional requirements and technical specifications, and formally reporting and recording outcomes. Carry out test script execution and recording of defect / issues, to agreed testing standards.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
The post holder will work under the general direction of the Test Lead and will use their discretion in how to respond to complex issues within their assigned task / project. Working to specific instructions and with reviews at frequent milestones, they will determine when / who to escalate concerns to a higher level.
• Producing an analysis of requirements with outline testing needs
• Producing low – mid complexity project and system / test stage specific test plans, test cases and test scripts to support project deadlines
• Producing regular records and reports of test plans and execution outcomes.
• Repeating test activity to match multiple software deliveries
As a Test Analyst you will be included in activities throughout much of the project life cycle, to develop an appreciation of a project’s context in a wider business sense and understand how your role relates to other roles.
• Identify risks to schedules; escalate quality issues
• Attend assigned task / project information gathering, planning and quality review meetings, workshops and seminars
• Job shadowing to understand workflows
• Reading requirements catalogues, process flowcharts, technical specifications, user guides, standard operating procedures and associated documentation
A systematic approach to selecting techniques, test preparation and execution, and defect resolution within an assigned task / project is a key aspect of the role.
• Demonstrate appropriate testing approach / technique selection rationale
• Maintain accurate test artefacts and deliverables
• Conduct defect review meetings to proactively monitor and manage defect progression leading to their resolution
• Monitoring progress and exception reporting of one’s own work against planned activities
• Adhere to system documentation, process models / workflows and guidance from the Test Lead
• Adopt best practice standards and work with the preferred tool sets as directed
Effective communication of complex issues to both internal and external stakeholders is integral to this position.
• Influence immediate project team members and have assigned task / project-based contact with suppliers, partners and end-users of the systems being developed.
• Provide regular test status reports to the Project Manager and Test Lead
• Provide regular testing status feedback to developers and other stakeholders
• Provide mentorship, testing process advice and guidance to project stakeholders, including regression testers and user acceptance testers.
• Register project risk and issues with the Test Lead and Project Manager
Although as a Test Analyst you will have no direct budgetary responsibility, you will support the Test Lead and Project Manager to stay within budget and escalate appropriately any issues or risk that could impact the project budget.
Please ensure you read the downloadable 'D&D Test Analyst (Manual) Job Description + Person Specification' document from the link below for the full job description and person specification details.
This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Aug 2025