Job summary
- Main area
- Informatics
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-THQ2070325
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 pa or pa pro rata
- Closing
- 27/03/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 07/04/2025
Employer heading

Assistant test analyst
Band 4
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Integrated Care System, which is limited to:
Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT, South Central Ambulance Service, or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job
The digital team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) have an opportunity for an assistant test analyst to join and work with us on the testing and implementation of innovative clinical systems.
You will support with software testing of upgrades for a number of electronic patient record systems, ensuring the Trust's digital tools are clinically safe and meet the requirements of our staff and patients.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing and executing test scripts
- Reporting and tracking of defects
- Supporting stakeholders with user acceptance testing
Experience and skills required:
- Experience of software testing
- Knowledge and understanding of test methodologies
- Experience with databases and SQL
- Understanding of hospital processes and systems
The team's core hours are between 8.00 and 18.00 Monday through Friday, but flexibility will be required depending on service needs.
UHS supports agile and remote working, but regular attendance at Southampton General Hospital will be required in this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ4 in Information Technology or relevant equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- ISTQB foundation or intermediate certificate in software testing.
knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of software testing in a highly complex technical environment
- Knowledge and expertise of test methodologies and relevant industry standards
- Knowledge and expertise in test tools e.g. Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server or Jira
- Experience executing basic SQL queries
- Experience of server operating systems such as Windows Server, Unix/Linux
Desirable criteria
- Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of relevant NHS clinical and business processes
- Working knowledge of Prince 2
- Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
- Knowledge of Oracle Databases
Values and behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicholas Kernan
- Job title
- digital systems developments lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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