About this role
Job summary
The EPR Test Lead will be responsible for the overall planning, management, coordination and delivery of all testing activities associated with the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programme.
The postholder will develop and implement a comprehensive test plan's in line with the SFH Trusts test strategy covering system, integration, regression, performance, user acceptance, operational readiness and go-live testing. They will ensure that all
EPR solutions are tested thoroughly, defects are managed effectively, and systems are safe and fit for clinical use before deployment.
Working closely with clinical, operational, digital and supplier teams, the EPR Test Lead will provide assurance to programme leadership that the EPR solution meets business, clinical, regulatory and technical requirements.
Although hybrid working is in place and available across the team, as this role will be key to the EPR programme there will be a requirement to be on site at Sherwood Forest Hospitals a minimum of 3 days per week.
Main duties of the job
Lead and manage all EPR testing activities, ensuring delivery against programme timescales and go-live requirements. Develop test plans, coordinate SIT, UAT, Operational Readiness, Data Migration and DITL testing, and ensure test environments and data are fit for purpose.
Oversee the creation and execution of test scripts, ensuring clinical, operational and technical workflows are fully validated. Manage defect logging, triage and resolution with suppliers, ensuring patient safety issues are escalated and recorded appropriately.
Work closely with clinical, operational and programme teams to coordinate testing activity, provide expert advice and promote best practice. Produce testing reports, dashboards and assurance documentation to support governance and deployment decisions.
Ensure compliance with patient safety, information governance and NHS standards, working alongside Clinical Safety Officers and programme stakeholders. Lead testing resources and support continuous improvement across the programme.
The role covers testing across all EPR workstreams, including Clinical Documentation, ePMA, PAS, Orders and Results, Urgent and Emergency Care, Outpatients, Inpatients, Theatres, Integration, Reporting, Mobile Solutions, Data Migration and Operational Readiness.
About us
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd. (DSFS) is a subsidiary company that's 100% owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
DSFS has just over 900 staff across Soft and Hard Facilities Services, and our corporate services including, ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Procurement, Finance and Clinical Engineering. Very much part of the 'Chesterfield Royal family', DSFS builds on solid NHS foundations to offer a more commercial approach that's dynamic, flexible, and proactive.
DSFS are proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive flexible workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone's abilities, uniqueness, and individuality. All our colleagues have the right to and should be able to feel 100% themselves at work; we believe that all our people add to and should improve our culture and not just fit in with it. By embracing our diverse backgrounds and differences our culture becomes richer and makes us stronger together.
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered
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Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role, including the key responsibilities, expected outcomes, knowledge, skills, experience and person specification requirements, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience Professional qualification in Test Management, Quality Assurance or related discipline Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
PRINCE2 Practitioner ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Clinical Informatics qualification
Experience Essential
Significant experience leading testing for large-scale digital transformation or EPR programmes Experience managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), System Integration Testing (SIT), and Operational Readiness Testing Experience developing testing strategies and plans Experience managing defects, issues and testing governance Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians and operational staff Experience producing executive-level reports and dashboards
Desirable
oExperience of EPR implementation within the NHS oExperience of Nervecentre, Epic, Cerner, Oracle Health, Meditech or Altera systems oExperience of community or mental health systems oExperience of supplier management in complex programmes oExperience within NHS acute healthcare settings oExperience supporting multiple go-lives or phased deployments
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practice Understanding of EPR implementation methodologies Knowledge of test management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps or TestRail Understanding of defect management and quality assurance processes Understanding of programme and project governance frameworks
Desirable
NHS Digital and interoperability standards Clinical safety standards DCB0129 and DCB0160 Knowledge of NHS operational workflows Knowledge of infrastructure and integration testing Experience of benefits realisation methodologies
Skills and Ability Essential
Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills Strong planning and organisational skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
Desirable
Advanced data analysis and reporting skills Knowledge of automation testing tools Experience designing testing KPIs and quality metrics Experience establishing Testing Centres of Excellence Advanced presentation skills Experience of coaching and mentoring test managers
Personal Attributes Essential
Highly organised and methodical Strong attention to detail Resilient and able to work under pressure Collaborative and approachable Self-motivated and proactive Committed to improving patient care through digital transformation Professional and credible with senior stakeholders Able to challenge constructively while maintaining positive relationships
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.
Employer details Employer name Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Mansfield Road
Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
NG17 4JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)