Test Lead

Organisationcroydon Health Services Nhs Trust
Leeds, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 106K

Job location

Remote
Leeds, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Cerner
Testing (Software)
Application Testing
Automation of Tests
Disaster Recovery
Oracle Applications
Regression Testing
Release Management
SAP Applications
Data Streaming
Test Scripts
Electronic Medical Records

Job description

once that visa expires. For induction, training and operational reasons, applicants must have at least 12 months remaining on their visa at the start of employment.The Test Lead is a key member of the Digital Services Application Support team responsible for maintaining clinical systems across the Trust. These include the two main Electronic Patient Record (EPR) systems-EMIS Web for community services and Oracle Millennium for acute services-along with other clinical applications. The post holder will support the Test Manager in quality assurance and testing activities.This role will oversee testing of changes to clinical systems, ensuring updates are robust, safe and meet agreed quality standards before implementation. They will ensure effective processes and controls are in place so changes are delivered securely with minimal impact on patient care and staff workflows.Working with Application Support, CXIO colleagues, operational teams and the Digital Services PMO, the Test Lead will ensure IT changes follow standardised testing and governance processes.Stage 1 Assessment (in person): 13-14 April 2026Stage 2 Interviews (in person): 23 April 2026Main duties of the job- Plan, develop, execute, and report on complex test scripts in line with agreed testing schedules and strategy.- Ensure all tests meet acceptance criteria, with full documentation of evidence and outcomes.- Apply standard testing methodologies and tools consistently across all activities.- Identify, document, and communicate risks related to test planning and execution.- Support all testing phases in non-production and production environments, ensuring comprehensive test scenarios, scripts, data, and expected results are in place.- Work with internal infrastructure teams and external suppliers to maintain stable test environments and resolve issues promptly.- Identify and prioritise test failures, determining the level of required regression testing.- Liaise with software suppliers to obtain detailed release information and translate it into clear, actionable test plans.- Communicate testing, release management, and change management information to end users in an understandable and accessible manner.- Provide regular reporting to the Test Manager as required.Working for our organisationCroydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to, Job description: Test Lead (Manager) Location: Leeds or London, UK (3 days in office) SC Cleared: Good to Have Job Type: Full-Time Relevant Experience: 20 Years Lead Tester Role The Lead Tester ensures highquality digital products by shaping and leading testing..., Role: Test Lead with Active SC ClearanceType: Contract (3-4 Months)Location: London/Corsham, UKWorking Model: Hybrid (2 Days in office per week)Payrate: 309.48 - 409.48 GBP/day on PAYE48 - 543.48 GBP/day on Inside IR35 on UmbrellaWe are urgently seeking a highly technical..., A leading financial group in Greater London is seeking an experienced Disaster Recovery and Scenario Testing Manager to ensure the resilience of critical business functions. You will develop and manage disaster recovery strategies, lead scenario testing, and ensure..., A healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a Test Lead to join their Digital Services Application Support team. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining clinical systems, including Electronic Patient Record systems, and ensuring robust testing processes... © 2026, Jobsora.com

Requirements

meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification Person specificationEducation and qualificationsEssential criteria- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience- ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)Desirable criteria- ITIL v4 foundation certificate- Oracle Millennium (or other EPR) certificationsKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDINGEssential criteria- Sound knowledge of all stages in the testing lifecycle of digital applications- Sound knowledge of the Release and Change Management process- Proficient in working with process and data flows to understand complex business models- Proficient in using testing tools, methodologies and reporting to senior stakeholders- Proven track of testing incident managementDesirable criteria- Good working knowledge of operational processes within an acute care environment- Awareness of risk management techniques and the use of countermeasures and contingency arrangementsExperienceEssential criteria- Minimum 2 years of Oracle Millennium (formerly Cerner) testing experience- Minimum 3 years working in an IT Applications Support or Implementation team within Testing role- 2 years experience in designing & documenting test plans/scripts- Proven Change, Incident, Problem management- 2 years experience of software testing- Experience of supervising 3rd party personnel e.g. users doing User Acceptance Testing- Understanding of NHS systems and complexity of hospital infrastructureDesirable criteria- Experience of using, supporting, implementing or testing a complex Patient Record work flows Similar jobs

About the company

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydonJob overviewApplications Test LeadBand 6 | Full Time | PermanentTHIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVEDApplicants who already hold a visa that allows them to work in the UK are welcome to apply. However, the Trust will not be able to offer sponsorship

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