Technical Test Specialist – National Digital Platform

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Technical Test Specialist – National Digital Platform

Company

NHS Scotland

Job description

Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.Work Pattern: Fixed Term, Full Time, 37 hours per weekFixed-term or Secondment** until 31st March 2026**For NHS applicants, an NHS secondment will be offered in the first instance. For non-NHS applicants, a fixed-term or secondment would be considered.You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.Who We AreNHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.NES Technology Service (NTS) has created a strategic programme for the transformation of digital based services to allow NES to become a leading digital organisation in Scottish Health, digital by default and fully aligned with the Scottish Government’s technology strategies. It is in pursuit of this aim that NTS are working with partners to develop the National Digital PlatformThe National Digital PlatformIn the future, the first point of contact for many health and social care services will be digital. This requires technology that enables innovation and communication between systems in order to ensure these services are delivered in the most effective way.The National Digital Platform (NDP) is an open, standards-based platform, supporting technology for the health and social care environment. It underpins our commitment to making health and care information and services more accessible. Working with those delivering solutions across health and social care to bring new and existing digital components onto the platform, for re-use.The OpportunityWe are looking for a Technical Test Specialist to join our highly talented and growing team to collaborate and problem-solve some of the most complex challenges in health and social careDo you enjoy working as part of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary agile teamDo you have well established skills and experience in API contract testing??Do you want to play a key technical leadership role in the development of high quality, robust technology solutions that will directly improve the working lives of NHS colleagues and help improve patient care?Do you want to lead continuous improvement and development of best practices in software testing?Do you enjoy working at pace and being adaptive to an ever-changing environment?Working within the NES Technology Testing team you will have the opportunity to define and drive innovation that will directly inform the development and delivery of digital services for health and care professionals, and the general public.Please refer to the Job Pack for further details on the essential and desirable criteria for this postDoes this sound like you?What We Love to SeeOur Technical Test Specialist will offer a broad range of skills and experience, if you can offer some or all of these, we’d love you to apply:Highly experienced in testing complex technology solutions, including cloud-based technologies, relational databases, API’s, data integrations and storage solutionsAbility to develop and lead on the implementation of testing strategies around functional and non functional testing e.g. API Contract and Performance Testing for end-to-end solutions

Ability to confidently provide hands-on technical leadership and direction across many multi-disciplinary agile teamsA testing subject matter expert who is confident in promoting the value of testing and the quality benefits our testing service providesAbility to analyse technology landscapes to define and implement an effective test strategy that provides clear vision and purposeHighly effective communicator knowing how to make complex information clear and understandable for a diverse range of senior internal and external stakeholders (both verbally and in writing)Ability to lead the planning, execution, and reporting on test progress of multiple national systems at a senior levelStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively manage conflict.Extensive experience of developing and maintaining excellent team working relationships and test process improvement within an agile organisationDemonstrate honesty, integrity, care and compassion when dealing with others, utilising tact and persuasion skills when necessaryAbility to work on own initiative, to organise and prioritise own workloads, to meet strict deadlinesBenefits Which MatterAs a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:Life-work balance – with opportunities for flexible working and hybrid workingGenerous NHS pension schemeAnnual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale reviewAnnual Leave – 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holidayNHS discounts and moreDiversity and InclusionDeveloping a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.We are focused on hiring the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact Amanda.murphy@nhs.scotNext Steps**NHS candidates will be considered firstly on a secondment basis, and so are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current NHS employer at the earliest opportunity, ideally prior to application.Our recruitment process is currently 100% remote and if successful you would initially work remotely, working from our offices as operationally required.All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.Online interviews (including a presentation) will take place on week commencing Monday 17th February 2025. The presentation topic will be sent to candidates selected for interview.For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below.Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.If you have any queries regarding the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment partners, the East Region Recruitment Service, at: EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot

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United Kingdom

Job date

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:34:55 GMT

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