Digital and Data Test Analyst Role with NHS Sponsorship in Leicester: Apply Now

Location
Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Type
Full time, Permanent

Salary (£)
£38,682 to £46,580 per year

About University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
At the heart of Leicester, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust stands as one of the largest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country. They’re committed to improving patient outcomes through innovation and digital transformation. By combining advanced healthcare systems with skilled professionals, they deliver care that makes a real difference. Their digital and data teams are driving change that supports both staff and patients, creating opportunities for colleagues to grow while shaping the future of healthcare technology.

Job details

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary with opportunities to progress
• Sponsorship available for Skilled Worker applicants
• Training and development with exposure to automation and advanced testing tools
• Collaborative team environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged
• Flexible and varied projects with scope for career growth

Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and experience of SIT and UAT testing of clinical systems in an NHS environment
• Proven skills in manual testing including test plans, scripts and execution
• Confident communicator with strong collaboration skills
• Solid problem solving ability with technical debugging skills
• Competence with PowerShell and advanced Excel use
• Familiarity with automated testing principles and tools
• Strong planning and organisation skills with a detail oriented mindset

Salary Details

The role offers £38,682 to £46,580 annually, with NHS pension contributions and benefits.

About the Role

As a Digital and Data Test Analyst, you’ll support a range of projects that impact both clinical staff and patients. This includes work on the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programme, a pioneering mobile system being developed in partnership with Nervecentre Software Ltd. You’ll design and execute test scripts, both manual and automated, to ensure new systems meet clinical and technical requirements. By identifying issues early, you’ll safeguard quality and help teams deliver systems that genuinely improve care delivery.

This role isn’t just about running tests. It’s about making sure doctors, nurses and patients can trust the systems they use every day. By creating and maintaining automated regression scripts, using Leapwork Studio, you’ll directly support smoother workflows and fewer errors in frontline care.

Key Responsibilities

• Review requirements and create test scenarios that ensure system reliability
• Produce and execute test scripts, capturing defects and driving solutions
• Develop and maintain automated regression flows for efficiency
• Support multiple projects to deliver safe, high quality healthcare systems
• Provide clear communication to developers, managers and stakeholders
• Mentor colleagues on testing processes and best practice
• Track risks and escalate issues to safeguard quality and project timelines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Every colleague is treated with dignity and respect, with equal access to opportunities to learn and progress.

Employer Details

• Company Name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
• Address: Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
• Contact: Via NHS recruitment portal

Reference Number
DDTA-UHL-2025

How To Apply
If you want to be part of a team that shapes healthcare through digital transformation, don’t wait. Apply now and take the next step in your career with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.