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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
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Royal Berkshire Hospital
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£57,528 - £64,750 per annum
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25/10/2026 23:59

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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Digital Test Lead

NHS AfC: Band 8a

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

Please note: all vacancies automatically close when 50 applications have been received.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

The Digital Test Lead will play a pivotal role in the delivery of high quality digital solutions across the Trust. This leadership position focuses on shaping the Trust’s digital testing and quality assurance (QA) strategy, overseeing multiple projects, and ensuring the seamless integration of advanced testing methodologies within the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

The Digital Test Lead will drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and innovation in testing processes to support the Trust’s digital transformation objectives and enhance patient care.

The role involves leading a team of QA engineers and testers, collaborating with stakeholders across IT, clinical departments, and third party vendors, and ensuring that all applications meet the highest standards of performance, security, and usability.

The post holder will also be responsible for managing financial resources, overseeing budgets related to testing tools and technology, and ensuring compliance with NHS standards.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

  • Develop, deliver, and manage the testing strategy for the Trust’s digital solutions, ensuring integration with technical infrastructure, applications, and data conversion.
  • Develop a detailed testing programme timeline in coordination with key programme leads, ensuring resources, environments, and tools are prepared for timely execution of testing.
  • Oversee both manual and automated testing efforts, ensuring test coverage across applications, infrastructure, and integrated systems.
  • Lead the development of detailed test plans, scripts, and test cases for functional, non-functional, integration, and regression testing.
  • Liaise with IT teams, application owners, clinical leads, and external suppliers to ensure testing is aligned with project objectives.
  • Collaborate with external vendors to ensure thorough testing of third-party solutions including relevant supplier relationship management where applicable.
  • Act as the central point of contact for testing activities, presenting complex technical data and testing outcomes to various stakeholders, including senior management and clinical leads.
  • Evaluate and adopt new tools and technologies for test automation, performance testing, and integration testing to enhance testing capabilities.
  • Manage a multi-disciplinary test engineering team, providing leadership, mentoring, and training opportunities.
  • Own and manage the overall testing programme across all digital applications, data conversion, and infrastructure readiness.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

We support flexible working wherever possible, with requests considered on an individual basis taking into account service requirements, operational needs and the requirements of the role.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Please find attached the Job Description, which provides details of the main responsibilities and requirements of the role.

Manyleb y person

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role managing testing in a complex, regulated environment, ideally within the NHS or healthcare sector.
  • Extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance, including both manual and automated testing techniques.
  • Significant experience in leading and managing test teams in an agile, multidisciplinary digital delivery environment.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Testing experience gained in Acute NHS or a healthcare environment, with knowledge of healthcare-specific digital systems.
  • Strong experience in leading digital testing processes in complex, multi-system environments.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Extensive knowledge of various software testing techniques, including Agile testing and test automation.
  • Strong ability of managing the overall testing programme across all digital applications, data conversion, and infrastructure readiness.
  • Strong knowledge of software testing best practices across functional, non-functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Significant knowledge of project governance in relation to testing in a digital healthcare environment.
  • In depth understanding of software development processes, including Agile and DevOps methodologies, and their impact on testing.

Education & Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of test automation tools.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • ITIL Service Management Qualification.

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

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Gofynion ymgeisio

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Application numbers

This vacancy will automatically close when 50 applications have been received.

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Mustansar Hussain
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