Digital Change, Test & Release Manager

Job overview

Our ambition is to build on our leading initiatives and revolutionise the way we work together. That’s why we’re embarking on a programme of unprecedented transformation that will see cutting-edge digital solutions integrated across all our sites and services.

This is an opportunity to develop your skills at the forefront of advances in healthcare management.

You’ll work in one of the most progressive and innovative Informatics departments in the NHS, backed by significant multi-million pound investment. From introducing enterprise-wide Electronic Patient Records (EPR) to data warehousing and business intelligence that support the decision-making of clinical and operational staff, we’re using technology to increase organisational efficiency and improve patient health outcomes.

Main duties of the job

The Test and Change Manager will take overall responsibility for testing new software releases to applications managed by Informatics and ensuring they are ‘fit for purpose’ for the Trust.

The Test  Team Manager is responsible for coordinating software releases with supplier and Trust staff ensuring the complex application landscape isn’t compromised during delivery.

This will require an understanding of the Trust processes to design appropriate test scripts, as well as significant experience of test management for large scale system deployments. The post holder  will also be responsible for test audits of third-party suppliers.

The post holder will lead and facilitate all matters relating to change management. The post holder will be responsible for leading the change management requirements for Informatics Services.

The potholder will be required to communicate and arrange technical and complex change plans to senior Informatics and Clinical trust colleagues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.  This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.  Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.  As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.  If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!