Contact information For further information about the role, please email Kat Poole (Associate Director-Digital) via About the role Digital delivery isn't about systems - it's about people, care and impact We're seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to drive large scale digital change, enabling clinicians and services to work smarter, safer and more efficiently through high quality delivery and transformation. This senior leadership role sits at the heart of Digital Services, with significant influence across the Trust and wider health system. You'll lead high profile programmes that turn digital strategy into real benefits for patients and staff. We are a large and ambitious organisation with a digital agenda that is highly visible and central to improving care and sustainability. As part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), you'll contribute to system wide digital collaboration while being trusted to lead, innovate and deliver meaningful change that matters. If you're ready to shape the future of digital services in the NHS, we'd love to hear from you. Main duties Reporting to the Associate Director of Digital and accountable to the Chief Digital & Information Officer, you'll lead the Trust's Digital Delivery and Transformation function. You'll manage a multidisciplinary team spanning project and programme management, change, digital training, workstreams and portfolio support, and oversee the end to end delivery of the digital transformation portfolio. The role offers significant autonomy, responsibility for major budgets, and deputising for the Associate Director when required. You'll provide visible leadership across digital delivery, change and training; own portfolio governance, prioritisation, benefits and financial oversight; act as Senior Responsible Officer for key programmes; and build strong partnerships with clinicians, corporate teams, suppliers and regional NHS organisations. You'll translate complex technical concepts for senior audiences and embed robust project, programme and change management practices to ensure consistent, high quality delivery. Essential person specification requirements You'll be a credible senior digital leader with a strong track record of delivering complex programmes, leading multidisciplinary teams, managing change and realising benefits. You'll bring sound financial acumen, excellent communication and influencing skills, and the confidence to operate from frontline services to Board level. Above all, you'll be motivated by improving care and staff experience through digital innovation. Educated to degree level with experience in a programme management position. Masters degree or equivalent experience at a strategic level in an digital/informatics service Formal project or programme management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP) Evidence of senior leadership development Significant experience of working in a senior management position Experience of managing and implementing strategic digital projects Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled Worker Sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.
23/05/2026
Full time
Contact information For further information about the role, please email Kat Poole (Associate Director-Digital) via About the role Digital delivery isn't about systems - it's about people, care and impact We're seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to drive large scale digital change, enabling clinicians and services to work smarter, safer and more efficiently through high quality delivery and transformation. This senior leadership role sits at the heart of Digital Services, with significant influence across the Trust and wider health system. You'll lead high profile programmes that turn digital strategy into real benefits for patients and staff. We are a large and ambitious organisation with a digital agenda that is highly visible and central to improving care and sustainability. As part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), you'll contribute to system wide digital collaboration while being trusted to lead, innovate and deliver meaningful change that matters. If you're ready to shape the future of digital services in the NHS, we'd love to hear from you. Main duties Reporting to the Associate Director of Digital and accountable to the Chief Digital & Information Officer, you'll lead the Trust's Digital Delivery and Transformation function. You'll manage a multidisciplinary team spanning project and programme management, change, digital training, workstreams and portfolio support, and oversee the end to end delivery of the digital transformation portfolio. The role offers significant autonomy, responsibility for major budgets, and deputising for the Associate Director when required. You'll provide visible leadership across digital delivery, change and training; own portfolio governance, prioritisation, benefits and financial oversight; act as Senior Responsible Officer for key programmes; and build strong partnerships with clinicians, corporate teams, suppliers and regional NHS organisations. You'll translate complex technical concepts for senior audiences and embed robust project, programme and change management practices to ensure consistent, high quality delivery. Essential person specification requirements You'll be a credible senior digital leader with a strong track record of delivering complex programmes, leading multidisciplinary teams, managing change and realising benefits. You'll bring sound financial acumen, excellent communication and influencing skills, and the confidence to operate from frontline services to Board level. Above all, you'll be motivated by improving care and staff experience through digital innovation. Educated to degree level with experience in a programme management position. Masters degree or equivalent experience at a strategic level in an digital/informatics service Formal project or programme management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP) Evidence of senior leadership development Significant experience of working in a senior management position Experience of managing and implementing strategic digital projects Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled Worker Sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.
Mid-Yorkshire-Teaching-Nhs-Trust is seeking aSenior Leader to enhance digital services. This role drives large-scale digital change, overseeing delivery and transformation programs that significantly impact clinicians and patient care. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, a proven track record, and experience managing complex digital projects. The position offers a supportive environment with a focus on innovation and staff well-being, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.
22/05/2026
Full time
Mid-Yorkshire-Teaching-Nhs-Trust is seeking aSenior Leader to enhance digital services. This role drives large-scale digital change, overseeing delivery and transformation programs that significantly impact clinicians and patient care. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, a proven track record, and experience managing complex digital projects. The position offers a supportive environment with a focus on innovation and staff well-being, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.
Contact information: If you would like further information or an informal chat about this role, please reach out to Jon Gee (Head of Data & Analytics-Office of Data & Analytics) via or Natalie Tolson (Associate Director-Office of Data & Analytics) via . About the role The Senior ODA Delivery Manager is a key role as the Trust leads up to and delivers the Electronic Patient Record implementation. The role plays an integral part in prioritisation, planning, and delivery of the Office of Data & Analytics work aligned with the Trust's strategic priorities. The manager works with senior colleagues to identify and refine key requirements, negotiates and agrees priorities among the ODA's Extended SLT, and takes these priorities into the ODA Multidisciplinary Squads (containing Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, Analysts, Data Scientists, Data & Analytics Business Partners, Test Engineers, etc.) overseeing delivery through agile management techniques. The manager communicates progress and blockers and facilitates the delivery of squad work. The Senior ODA Delivery Manager should be: Aligned with Trust strategic priorities Confident challenging requirement alignment to strategic priorities A strong communicator Adept at communicating technically and non-technically A shrewd negotiator A strong project manager and leader Calm under pressure Able to motivate and enthuse Personable Main duties Drive the prioritisation and refinement of requirements Gain consensus between ODA extended SLT on priorities Take priorities into multi-disciplinary squads Manage the delivery of priority requirements within the squads Communicate progress back to ODA extended SLT and beyond Provide line management as necessary Essential person specification requirements Qualifications Educated to Masters Level or equivalent experience Certified Agile Qualification or strong knowledge and experience of agile practices, tools, and techniques Knowledge & Skills Extensive knowledge of digital industry standards and processes for planning and managing digitally enabled systems and services Understanding of equal opportunities and valuing diversity Excellent analytical and data/information management skills Excellent communication skills, including preparation and delivery of presentations, workshop design, facilitation, and effective inter-personal communication Excellent oral and written communication, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences Excellent leadership skills, able to adopt appropriate management and leadership strategies and styles Expert user of Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience Proven experience delivering high quality digital projects and products that meet user needs Extensive experience using agile project management methods and techniques to drive delivery Experience configuring tools to support agile planning and delivery (e.g., & Trello) Proven experience challenging and removing barriers to service deliveryExperience scaling services into robust live operation Experience matrix-managing multi-disciplinary teams Extensive client-facing and stakeholder management experience with clients, stakeholders, and contractors Proven ability to balance multiple priorities and manage ambiguity Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.
21/05/2026
Full time
Contact information: If you would like further information or an informal chat about this role, please reach out to Jon Gee (Head of Data & Analytics-Office of Data & Analytics) via or Natalie Tolson (Associate Director-Office of Data & Analytics) via . About the role The Senior ODA Delivery Manager is a key role as the Trust leads up to and delivers the Electronic Patient Record implementation. The role plays an integral part in prioritisation, planning, and delivery of the Office of Data & Analytics work aligned with the Trust's strategic priorities. The manager works with senior colleagues to identify and refine key requirements, negotiates and agrees priorities among the ODA's Extended SLT, and takes these priorities into the ODA Multidisciplinary Squads (containing Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, Analysts, Data Scientists, Data & Analytics Business Partners, Test Engineers, etc.) overseeing delivery through agile management techniques. The manager communicates progress and blockers and facilitates the delivery of squad work. The Senior ODA Delivery Manager should be: Aligned with Trust strategic priorities Confident challenging requirement alignment to strategic priorities A strong communicator Adept at communicating technically and non-technically A shrewd negotiator A strong project manager and leader Calm under pressure Able to motivate and enthuse Personable Main duties Drive the prioritisation and refinement of requirements Gain consensus between ODA extended SLT on priorities Take priorities into multi-disciplinary squads Manage the delivery of priority requirements within the squads Communicate progress back to ODA extended SLT and beyond Provide line management as necessary Essential person specification requirements Qualifications Educated to Masters Level or equivalent experience Certified Agile Qualification or strong knowledge and experience of agile practices, tools, and techniques Knowledge & Skills Extensive knowledge of digital industry standards and processes for planning and managing digitally enabled systems and services Understanding of equal opportunities and valuing diversity Excellent analytical and data/information management skills Excellent communication skills, including preparation and delivery of presentations, workshop design, facilitation, and effective inter-personal communication Excellent oral and written communication, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences Excellent leadership skills, able to adopt appropriate management and leadership strategies and styles Expert user of Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience Proven experience delivering high quality digital projects and products that meet user needs Extensive experience using agile project management methods and techniques to drive delivery Experience configuring tools to support agile planning and delivery (e.g., & Trello) Proven experience challenging and removing barriers to service deliveryExperience scaling services into robust live operation Experience matrix-managing multi-disciplinary teams Extensive client-facing and stakeholder management experience with clients, stakeholders, and contractors Proven ability to balance multiple priorities and manage ambiguity Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.
Mid-Yorkshire-Teaching-Nhs-Trust is seeking a Senior ODA Delivery Manager to lead the Electronic Patient Record implementation. This key role involves prioritisation, planning, and delivery aligned with the Trust's strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and experience in agile methods, alongside excellent communication and leadership abilities. Benefits include access to NHS pension and generous holiday allowance.
21/05/2026
Full time
Mid-Yorkshire-Teaching-Nhs-Trust is seeking a Senior ODA Delivery Manager to lead the Electronic Patient Record implementation. This key role involves prioritisation, planning, and delivery aligned with the Trust's strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and experience in agile methods, alongside excellent communication and leadership abilities. Benefits include access to NHS pension and generous holiday allowance.
Mid-Yorkshire-Teaching-Nhs-Trust is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their Digital Training & iServices team in Wakefield. The role involves managing smartcards and providing administrative support across various staff levels. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 3 qualification and experience in Microsoft Office. The job includes responsibilities such as maintaining records, organizing training sessions, and liaising with stakeholders. A generous benefits package is also offered.
20/05/2026
Full time
Mid-Yorkshire-Teaching-Nhs-Trust is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their Digital Training & iServices team in Wakefield. The role involves managing smartcards and providing administrative support across various staff levels. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 3 qualification and experience in Microsoft Office. The job includes responsibilities such as maintaining records, organizing training sessions, and liaising with stakeholders. A generous benefits package is also offered.
Contact information For further information about this role, please email: Vanessa Nadin (Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Developer) via or Kimberly Clarkson (System Manager - Identity Services) via About the role We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Digital Training & iServices team. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels. The role will involve all activities associated with the issue and management of smartcards across all Trust sites, therefore an understanding of Registration Authority processes would be advantageous. You will also provide administrative support to the Digital Training Team and will be primarily working alone, therefore the ability to manage your own workload and prioritise activities is essential. The position is based at Dewsbury Hospital but there will be a requirement to work across all Trust sites using the Trust shuttle bus service if required. Main duties Provide advice and guidance to staff using a variety of communication methods, eg phone, email, Service Desk (Helix) calls, Microsoft Teams and face to face Maintain accurate records / file management / scanning Liaise with key stakeholders and staff from other services, eg Medical Staffing, PDEU, Medical Education etc to obtain and clarify information Travel across all Trust sites to support smartcard and training sessions Create, review and update Digital Services pages on the Trust intranet Support all Digital Teams with the processing of recruitment onboarding forms. This includes business as usual recruitment as well as large cohorts, eg doctor rotations Provide administrative support at a variety of meetings. This includes scheduling, development of agendas, meeting notes and action logs Support the Digital Identity Services Team Leader in the scheduling of smartcard sessions Provide in-person support for smartcard sessions both independently and alongside other colleagues Undertake all aspects of identity management in line with local and national guidelines Undertake tasks to manage staff starters, leavers and changes Issue and maintain NHSMail accounts in line with local and national guidance Train Trust staff in basic Registration Authority (smartcard) functions, eg unlocking smartcards Complete data quality checking tasks to ensure records are maintained and accurate Support the Digital Training Team Leaders in all aspects of training course scheduling in line with the scheduling standard operating procedure Systems used Care Identity Service (CIS) Spine User Directory (SUD) Card Management System (CMS) Remedy Helix (Call logging software) Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Oracle Learning Management (OLM) Digital Learning Solutions (DLS) Active Directory (AD) Essential person specification requirements Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 qualification in related subject/relevant experience CSE or GCSE in English Language and Maths or able to demonstrate equivalent experience Experience: Experience of Microsoft Office applications, in particular, Word, Outlook and Excel Experience of using Microsoft Teams Experience of dealing with staff at all levels Experience of clerical and administration duties Knowledge and Awareness: Awareness of own limitations A willingness to undertake further training as required and evidence of ongoing commitment to personal development Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.
19/05/2026
Full time
Contact information For further information about this role, please email: Vanessa Nadin (Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Developer) via or Kimberly Clarkson (System Manager - Identity Services) via About the role We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Digital Training & iServices team. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels. The role will involve all activities associated with the issue and management of smartcards across all Trust sites, therefore an understanding of Registration Authority processes would be advantageous. You will also provide administrative support to the Digital Training Team and will be primarily working alone, therefore the ability to manage your own workload and prioritise activities is essential. The position is based at Dewsbury Hospital but there will be a requirement to work across all Trust sites using the Trust shuttle bus service if required. Main duties Provide advice and guidance to staff using a variety of communication methods, eg phone, email, Service Desk (Helix) calls, Microsoft Teams and face to face Maintain accurate records / file management / scanning Liaise with key stakeholders and staff from other services, eg Medical Staffing, PDEU, Medical Education etc to obtain and clarify information Travel across all Trust sites to support smartcard and training sessions Create, review and update Digital Services pages on the Trust intranet Support all Digital Teams with the processing of recruitment onboarding forms. This includes business as usual recruitment as well as large cohorts, eg doctor rotations Provide administrative support at a variety of meetings. This includes scheduling, development of agendas, meeting notes and action logs Support the Digital Identity Services Team Leader in the scheduling of smartcard sessions Provide in-person support for smartcard sessions both independently and alongside other colleagues Undertake all aspects of identity management in line with local and national guidelines Undertake tasks to manage staff starters, leavers and changes Issue and maintain NHSMail accounts in line with local and national guidance Train Trust staff in basic Registration Authority (smartcard) functions, eg unlocking smartcards Complete data quality checking tasks to ensure records are maintained and accurate Support the Digital Training Team Leaders in all aspects of training course scheduling in line with the scheduling standard operating procedure Systems used Care Identity Service (CIS) Spine User Directory (SUD) Card Management System (CMS) Remedy Helix (Call logging software) Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Oracle Learning Management (OLM) Digital Learning Solutions (DLS) Active Directory (AD) Essential person specification requirements Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 qualification in related subject/relevant experience CSE or GCSE in English Language and Maths or able to demonstrate equivalent experience Experience: Experience of Microsoft Office applications, in particular, Word, Outlook and Excel Experience of using Microsoft Teams Experience of dealing with staff at all levels Experience of clerical and administration duties Knowledge and Awareness: Awareness of own limitations A willingness to undertake further training as required and evidence of ongoing commitment to personal development Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.
Mid-Yorkshire-Teaching-Nhs-Trust is looking for an ODA Test Engineer to support the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) implementation. The successful candidate will ensure the integrity of submissions, develop testing plans, and collaborate with the EPR squad. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree and testing experience, along with substantial knowledge in Microsoft SQL Server and Agile methodologies. The role offers opportunities for career progression and an inclusive work environment.
18/05/2026
Full time
Mid-Yorkshire-Teaching-Nhs-Trust is looking for an ODA Test Engineer to support the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) implementation. The successful candidate will ensure the integrity of submissions, develop testing plans, and collaborate with the EPR squad. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree and testing experience, along with substantial knowledge in Microsoft SQL Server and Agile methodologies. The role offers opportunities for career progression and an inclusive work environment.
Contact information For further information about this role, please email Andy Martin (Business Intelligence Lead) via or Kate Ganderton (Senior Delivery Manager) via About the role The Office of Data & Analytics (ODA) Test Engineer is an important role as the Trust leads up to and delivers the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) implementation. The ODA Test Engineer will play an integral role in the Trust's EPR implementation and the ODA's Analytics Evolution which are happening simultaneously. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Main duties The ODA Test Engineer will take a professional approach to ensuring key submissions and reports are reflective of the truth and will provide evidence to support this. The ODA Test Engineer will work with the wider ODA EPR squad across the associated EPR work streams, providing professional testing throughout. The ODA Test Engineer will provide clear evidence, validity scores and recommendations for next steps. To support the Office of Data and Analytics with this journey, the ODA Test Engineer will need to: Have high attention to detail Produce and execute professional testing plans Be able to quantify issues and reason with impact Be pragmatic Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Essential person specification requirements Qualifications: Degree or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of experience Testing qualification or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience Experience: Substantial experience of using Microsoft SQL Server for testing purposes Experience of working to Agile/SCRUM methodologies Extensive experience of defect management processes from analysis and creation to closure and retest Extensive experience of testing phases throughout the software lifecycle, including regression testing Experience of working to and meeting deadlines Experienced in the complexities of working with a technical team Previous experience of working within an Information Department or alike Knowledge and Awareness: Knowledge and awareness of Data Warehousing, particularly within an NHS setting A strong background in collaborating and communicating with a wide range of technical and clinical stakeholders at all levels Analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills Understanding of Data Protection, Caldicott Security and Confidentiality and Data Protection Act Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.
17/05/2026
Full time
Contact information For further information about this role, please email Andy Martin (Business Intelligence Lead) via or Kate Ganderton (Senior Delivery Manager) via About the role The Office of Data & Analytics (ODA) Test Engineer is an important role as the Trust leads up to and delivers the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) implementation. The ODA Test Engineer will play an integral role in the Trust's EPR implementation and the ODA's Analytics Evolution which are happening simultaneously. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Main duties The ODA Test Engineer will take a professional approach to ensuring key submissions and reports are reflective of the truth and will provide evidence to support this. The ODA Test Engineer will work with the wider ODA EPR squad across the associated EPR work streams, providing professional testing throughout. The ODA Test Engineer will provide clear evidence, validity scores and recommendations for next steps. To support the Office of Data and Analytics with this journey, the ODA Test Engineer will need to: Have high attention to detail Produce and execute professional testing plans Be able to quantify issues and reason with impact Be pragmatic Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Essential person specification requirements Qualifications: Degree or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of experience Testing qualification or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience Experience: Substantial experience of using Microsoft SQL Server for testing purposes Experience of working to Agile/SCRUM methodologies Extensive experience of defect management processes from analysis and creation to closure and retest Extensive experience of testing phases throughout the software lifecycle, including regression testing Experience of working to and meeting deadlines Experienced in the complexities of working with a technical team Previous experience of working within an Information Department or alike Knowledge and Awareness: Knowledge and awareness of Data Warehousing, particularly within an NHS setting A strong background in collaborating and communicating with a wide range of technical and clinical stakeholders at all levels Analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills Understanding of Data Protection, Caldicott Security and Confidentiality and Data Protection Act Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.