People Systems and Process Test Manager (One Devon People Digital)

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Role Summary

Are you both inspired and inspiring? Both are essential attributes for the post of System and Data Test Manager, where you will make a real difference, and provide leadership to passionate, hard-working teams. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation - host employer for the NHS People Digital Programme - is seeking a knowledgeable, creative, and ambitious individual for this critical management role.

About the Role

The People Systems Test Manager will develop and lead the testing requirements for all applications for project/enhancement implementations within the One Devon People Digital Service. This will include ensuring that the agreed functionality provided by suppliers/Product Managers meets the specification provided by Technical Design Authority. The post holder will also work closely with the Technology departments in the planning for the de-commissioning/retirement of legacy/ end of life applications.

As part of the de-commissioning process, the post holder will agree with non-clinical staff if data is being migrated or retained. Where data is to be migrated, the post holder will work closely with the relevant roles (internal and external), to agree the requirements of the data migration exercise.

In circumstances where applications are being retained, the post holder will work closely with the Interfacing subject matter experts to ensure the agreed / required output is produced. The post holder will also manage their area of testing, ensuring that all testing is documented and evidenced in line with the People Digital governance.

The post holder will act as an information resource for project team members in respect testing for project delivery and implementation.

Responsibilities include:

• The creation and development of test strategy, test plans and all associated testing scripts, scenarios, test result capturing, test reporting and resource plans.
• The creation and development of data migration strategy, data migration plans, data migration test plans, handled exception managing plan, result capturing, reporting and resource planning.
• Assist with the planning and managing of any required interfacing including the testing, planning, results, and reporting.
• Contribution to the planning and co-ordination of de-commissioning of workforce applications as a result of implementation of new applications under the One Devon People Digital Programme.
• Development of an action plan for all applications addressing data retention, data access and data migration issues.
• Work with internal and external Data Migration subject matter experts to ensure that data that is required to be migrated is successfully migrated.
• Advise and inform the project of any issues arising from the review.
• Risk management in relation to subject matter area and contribution to the management of risks and issues managed by the Project Manager/Project Support.
• Work with our suppliers to develop workarounds needed to meet local functionality requirements.
• Ensuring the completion of agreed project work packages with the appropriate Project Manager.
• Engage with HR, administrative and Information Governance staff around the retention and availability of historical data.
• Work within, promote and adhere to existing Change Management policies.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday - Flexible. Please note the working location is remote - Flexible.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Aaron Werner, Software Consultant on aaron.werner@nhs.net.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.