Test and Release Manager - EPR
Job summary
Epic EPR Test and Release Manager - Band 8a
We are looking to recruit an experienced Test and Release Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing test testing programme for this collaborative EPR Programme.
The post holder will work with colleagues from across the Programme team and partner organisations to ensure a robust testing strategy is developed and delivered whilst being aligned to Epic's testing methodology.
This fast-paced role will require exceptional organisational and planning skills to ensure an effective and integrated EPR solution is delivered on time and to budget.
This position is available from January 2025 as a secondment or fixed term contract (until September 2026) with potential for a further extension and/or permanent employment thereafter. OR This position is available from January 2025 on a substantive basis.
Main duties of the job
The Test Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the testing programme, which is key to the successful delivery of the Epic EPR. They will put in place a testing strategy to achieve this including developing testing tools, appropriate change control, development of testing timelines, monitoring and managing testing defects and issues. They will ensure that there are effective and safe controls during all testing phases to guarantee a successful cutover at 'go-live' and subsequently as part of on-going maintenance testing.
You will work closely with colleagues from across Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals Plymouth as part of the One Devon Implementation Team ensuring Epic is implemented to deliver care in both a clinically and financially sustainable way throughout Devon.
About us
This vacancy is being advertised by Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals Plymouth simultaneously. Therefore you are not required to submit multiple applications for the same vacancy.
By applying for one of these vacancies you are agreeing for your application and personal information to be shared between the three organisations as necessary to complete the recruitment process.
- Assessment Centre: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment centre with flexible dates between 7th October 2024 and 19th October 2024
- Interviews: Successful candidates will then be invited for interviews w/c 14th October 2024 and w/c 21st October 2024
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Design, deliver and manage a Testing Strategy for the Programme aligned to Epics methodology across technical infrastructure, application and data conversion
Direct and manage application and integrated testing efforts and associated staff
Develop the Testing Programme timeline, involving all relevant Programme leads and Epic staff, to provide the assurance to the Programme Board that all aspects of the EPR have been successfully and safely tested
Work with the Delivery and Implementation Leads to set up User Acceptance Testing for all modules and subsequent releases
Ensure that all resources required for testing are available including people, locations, test environments, test scripts, automation and monitoring tools
Work with all members of the Programme to ensure compliance with robust test plans
Coordinate with the Data Conversion and Integration Design team to ensure that there is a robust and detailed interface functional testing
Coordinate development of test scenarios and scripts with the respective application teams
Establish and maintain a testing tracker
Establish and maintain an Issue Management System
Custodian of the Test Library: test scripts, test plans, test outcomes, test tracker
Working with the supplier to ensure that test scenarios and scripts are comprehensive, useful and tracked
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant subject or extensive equivalent demonstrable experience
- Professional qualification at master's level or equivalent demonstrable experience to (gained at senior IMT/managerial level)
Knowledge and Experience
- Ability to identify and sequence activities logically
- Proven knowledge of testing methodologies
- Innovative, able to problem solve and make decisions
- Ability to influence and negotiate across a range of professionals/organisations
- Well-developed motivational skills to encourage collaborative working to a prescribed programme where there may be resistance to change.
- Highly effective interpersonal, communication and people skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent People Management skills including ability to influence & engage non reporting lines.
- Advanced IT skills across all MS Office Applications including MS Project
- Expert presenter using technology and effective communication techniques to present to staff across the organisation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8AX
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
- Company
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Location
- Plymouth, United Kingdom PL6 8AX
- Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £53755.00 - £60504.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Location
- Plymouth, United Kingdom PL6 8AX
- Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £53755.00 - £60504.00 a year
- Posted