Digital Applications Tester
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Digital Application Tester to join our Digital Services team in this brand-new role. You will play a key part in ensuring our digital systems and applications are reliable, user-friendly, and fit for purpose - helping us deliver outstanding care to patients across the North West.
Main duties of the job
As our Digital Application Tester, you will:
- Plan, execute, and document testing activities for new and updated applications.
- Work closely with developers, project teams, and end users to identify and resolve issues.
- Support the rollout of digital tools that improve patient care and staff efficiency.
You'll bring a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a methodical approach to problem-solving. Experience in application testing or a similar role is desirable, but we welcome applications from those with transferable skills and the willingness to learn.
Join us and be part of a forward-thinking NHS Trust where digital innovation helps save lives every day.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.
The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Skills
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage own workload.
- Ability to prioritise competing tasks effectively.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
- Good attention to detail.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Application of skills and experience to continually improve processes, procedures, and testing.
- Use judgement when liaising with managers and executives on urgent matters.
Qualifications and Knowledge
- General education to GCSE standard.
- RSA/NVQ L2/BTEC or equivalent.
- Evidence of further development.
- Knowledge of digital applications.
- Good understanding of Trust policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection.
- Awareness of health and safety at work.
Experience
- Proven experience of working to deadlines.
- Problem solving abilities.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Values and Behaviours
- Conscientious and hard working.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative.
- Tactful and diplomatic.
- Willingness to undertake training.
- Caring/professional manner.
- Team player and happy to collaborate with others.
- Prolonged periods of computer work.
- Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
- Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work
- Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone
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
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
30 Service Support / Business & Critical Services
Manchester
M14 7LU
Employer's website
https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/
- Company
- North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom M14 7LU
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom M14 7LU
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year
- Posted