Senior Systems Test Engineer

Job summary

You will be joining NHSBT at a particularly exciting time as we embark on a journey of change, enhancing our current IT service provision.

You will lead the systems testing required to ensure the NHS Blood and Transplant Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation (OTDT) is reliable, robust and innovative. This will involve interactions with various members of the team, being independently able to understand how the bespoke system should work and being able to test it effectively.

This is a challenging but extremely rewarding post which offers a unique opportunity to contribute to saving and improving peoples lives. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual with a proven track record of effective and proactive systems test experience, this post is ideal for you.

You will be joining an ambitious team striving for excellence with a mind-set of continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for applying expert systems test knowledge across the range of technical systems and processes related to the high-profile NHS OTDT. Your responsibilities will include:

Technical testing of internally developed IT systems. Ensuring the safe and effective delivery of IT-enabled services through thorough software and hardware testing and administrative support.
Supporting the development and implementation of technology solutions that will ensure the services offered through NHSBT and continue to support donation professionals and improve in terms of quality, accuracy and customer experience.
Working with a range of internal and external partners from a diverse range of stakeholders such as IT service providers, marketing, external data feed partners and other public services

You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

Next steps

This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on 18 August 2026, however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of application.The assessment process for this role will include an assessment task and an interview.

Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 14 September 2026 – subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact –

Name: Mansoor Attar and Shijamol George

Job Title: Systems Test Lead OTDT and Systems Test Lead OTDT

Contact Details: Email – mansoor.attar@nhsbt.nhs.uk and shijamol.george@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level qualification in a related subject or equivalent experience.
Postgraduate diploma in software testing or equivalent experience.
Certification in software testing from a recognised body (e.g. ISTQB) or equivalent experience.
Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

Significant direct experience in the role of system test engineer, programmer or equivalent.
Expert knowledge in black box and white box testing.
Good knowledge of software testing standards e.g. BS7925-1 & BS7925-2
Good knowledge of test management, estimation, monitoring and control.
Experience of testing software systems based on Oracle technologies.
Experience of testing software systems based on Microsoft .NET technologies.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and its application in the NHSBT environment e.g. GMP.
Knowledge of software testing in an Agile/Lean software development environment.
Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

Charcot Road, Colindale