Test Analyst

Job description

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Test Analyst to join the ICT Test Team, supporting testing activities for applications and systems being implemented or upgraded, in line with the defined test strategy and approach.

Previous software testing experience is essential. Candidates should be able to demonstrate practical experience of testing activities such as test execution, defect management, UAT, system validation, quality assurance, test case creation, or supporting software releases.

Experience of working with Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems, particularly Oracle Cerner applications such as PMOffice, PowerChart and FirstNet, is essential. An understanding of how clinical systems are used in practice and the impact system changes can have on patient care would be advantageous.

A strong interest in software quality assurance and a "tester mindset" is essential, including curiosity, analytical thinking, attention to detail and the ability to identify, investigate and challenge issues.

You should have a working knowledge of software testing principles and methodologies. An ISTQB Foundation Certification, or willingness to work towards it, is desirable. Awareness of HL7 messaging would be an advantage.

Although primarily based at Charing Cross Hospital, you may be required to travel between NWL APG sites depending on service needs.

Main duties of the job

• In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality testing across a range of clinical applications and systems, ensuring they are safe, effective, and ready for use within a healthcare environment.
• You will work closely with experienced testers, project, configuration, development and transformation teams to understand requirements, contribute to test scripts, and execute testing activities in line with agreed plans and schedules.
• A key part of the role will involve accurately recording test results, identifying issues, and logging defects with clear and detailed information. You will also support user acceptance testing (UAT) by working with clinical and operational staff to ensure systems meet real-world needs.
• This role is well suited to someone with a good understanding of Cerner EPR systems (or a similar healthcare system), a strong attention to detail, and a natural curiosity for how systems work. You should be organised, proactive, and able to manage your own workload, while also working collaboratively as part of a team. A keen interest in developing testing skills and delivering quality outcomes is essential.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an aptitude assessment as part of the selection process before progressing to interview.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environme