Test Analyst Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
2 Posts
This post is a 23 Month Fixed Term / Secondment Position
About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The Post:
As a vital part of NHSScotland, NHS National Services Scotland’s mission is to enable and support the delivery of better health and better care, working in partnership. We do this by providing a range of specialised support services that enable NHS Boards to focus their efforts on delivering health improvement and patient care.
Our Team are passionate about our work and recognise the value we bring to the health and social care agenda for Scotland. We are a high performing team, promoting a culture of openness and trust, working together to achieve our goals. We effectively utilise the diverse range of skills we each bring and encourage the sharing of knowledge and new ideas to help deliver effective testing services.
Our Technology
Our department tests across a range of platforms and technologies, examples of which are mobile applications, web sites, web applications, business intelligence (Data) and ServiceNow implementations. These can be inhouse developments or externally sourced procurements. This allows for a diverse and challenging environment in which to operate allowing exposure and experience within different areas of implementation.
The Candidate:
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic testing professional to join our team as a Test Analyst. You will work in one of a range of projects within NSS, specifically in the areas of test planning, test execution and test automation. This is a critical role in supporting the strategic delivery of various programmes within National Services Scotland.
Key responsibilities include
- Test planning
- Test execution
- Test representation on project teams
- Issue triage and resolution
- Pro-actively contributing to service improvement especially around automation
- User engagement
- Working within a friendly open team of passionate professionals who respect, value and support each other
- Providing innovative solutions to challenging complex problems
- Knowing that the work we do improves the health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland
- Having the opportunity, as part of a national team, to engage and work with stakeholders across the public and 3rd sectors
- Working with a variety of systems and customers
- Being part of a talented and motivated team
- Our organisation’s commitment to continued learning and support to help us achieve our best
- The freedom to contribute to and challenge decisions that could impact our service and wider organisation
- Being part of a team who nurtures and grows talent, allowing us to define our chosen career path
- Proven experience in the software testing domain
- Knowledge and experience of testing processes and approaches
- Understanding of automation approaches and tools
- Strong and effective communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Passion to make a difference
- Desire to excel within a high performing team
- Appetite for lifelong learning and growth
- Ability to constructively challenge to confidently contribute to overall success of the service
- Interested in a wide range of topics with willingness to dive deeper into the detail when required
- Desire to support and develop other members of the team
- We don’t accept CVs therefore please ensure you provide a comprehensive account of your skills and experience within the application form. Note:
Complete ‘Why do you want to work for the NHS’ by demonstrating how your values align with the values of NSS and NHS Scotland
Location and Working Pattern:
Location: Edinburgh/Glasgow/Hybrid working options available
However, it should be noted that NSS is currently in the process of relocating from Meridian Court, Glasgow to nearby Delta House, 50 West Nile Street Glasgow G1 2NP, from 1st September 2023.
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits
- The opportunity to work in a high impact, technically advanced, innovative team
- Opportunity to work on a modern cloud-based data platform
- Competitive salary + benefits package
- Mentoring and support to develop you as a valued professional
- Funded training to expand your skills and progress your career
- 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Generous parental leave policy
- Flexible working that encourages positive work-life balance, including ability to take additional days off
- Generous pension scheme
- Discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits
Further information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact David Mckenzie, Senior Department Manager [email protected]
Closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies
