Test Lead - eCare

at  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is continuing on its digital and clinical transformation. The eCare (Electronic Patient Record) Programme will underpin everything we do for our patients, our people, and our communities, as well as creating a working environment renowned for excellence and innovation that enables our staff to deliver safe and compassionate care every day.
Key to the success of the EPR will be the engagement and involvement of service users and staff.
The Test Lead will assist the Test Manager with managing all testing activities within the eCare & Clinical Programme. including documentation and escalation of test results, incidents and issues which arise during pre-implementation and ‘go-live’ periods of the eCare programme.
The Test Lead will assist the Test Manager with defining the test strategy and supporting testing processes for new solutions//upgrades.
The Test Lead will lead test teams and testers including business UAT testers and provide day to day management of the entry level Testers.
The Test Lead will be proactive with detailed testing and formal documentation of test results.
This post is a full time fixed term contract. You will be based onsite at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.
Are you an experienced Tester?
Do you hold the ISTQB Foundation and ISTQB Specialist/Test Manager (or equivalent)?
We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time for this vacancy. Please only apply for this role if you have right to work in the UK.
The eCareTest Lead will assist with providing a service which ensures software solutions are fit for purpose at the point of delivery.
They will assist with managing all testing activities across two Programmes, including documentation and escalation of test results, incidents and issues which arise during pre-implementation and ‘go-live’ periods across the two Programmes (EPR & Clinical Programme).
The eCare Test Lead will provide day to day management of the Entry Level Testers across the two Programmes (eCare & Clinical Programme).
The ECare Test Lead will be responsible for assisting the Test Manager with the entirety of testing activities across the two Programmes (EPR & Clinical Programme); sharing knowledge and maintaining engagement with colleagues towards achievement within the key results areas.
They will assist in producing Test Strategies which meet the requirements of the 2 programmes and will help define and maintain a detailed test plan for the programme which will encapsulate all elements of testing including user acceptance. Subsequently they will assist with developing the ongoing test plan strategy for new versions and upgrades.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Please refer the Job description for details