Test Lead (2 posts) – Digital Front Door Programme

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is recruiting two forward-thinking Test Leads to join the NES Technology Service (NTS). This is a high-impact opportunity to provide leadership within the Digital Front Door programme, a strategic initiative designed to transform how health and care professionals and the Scottish public interact with digital services. Operating within a cloud-based, agile environment, you will shape robust testing strategies that ensure the delivery of safe, secure, and innovative technology products.

Core Requirements and Skills

Leadership Excellence: A confident leader with highly developed skills in decision-making, conflict management, and team motivation.
Agile Expertise: A deep understanding of agile roles and the ability to collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
Specialist Testing Experience: Extensive experience in software testing, specifically leading the planning, execution, and documentation phases.
Exploratory Testing: Extensive experience with structured exploratory testing methods.
Technical Versatility: Experience testing web and mobile applications across various browsers and operating systems, including Accessibility (WCAG), Security, and Usability testing.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex technical solutions into component models to facilitate test ideas and stakeholder discussions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Implementation: Shape and lead the implementation of robust testing strategies essential for NES Technology’s business goals.
Product Delivery: Ensure the “Digital Front Door” products are delivered to high-quality standards, directly informing the delivery of national digital health services.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Problem-solve with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure maximum value and continuous improvement of the testing process.
Mentorship: Provide exceptional leadership and guidance to the Test Team within the Product & Delivery Business Unit.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that all solutions meet strict standards for safety, security, and usability before deployment.

Why Join NHS Education for Scotland?

NES is a “remote-friendly” employer that values flexibility and professional growth.

Work-Life Balance: Support for hybrid/remote working and alternative working patterns.
Salary Transition: Effective April 1, 2026, the standard working week reduces from 37 to 36 hours with no loss of pay (hourly rate increases).
Leave: 27 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus 8 public holidays.
Pension: Access to the generous NHS Scotland pension scheme.
Culture: A diverse and inclusive environment that actively encourages applications from under-represented groups, including racially minoritised and disabled people.

Diversity and Workforce Statistics

NHS Scotland is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diverse population of Scotland. According to recent workforce data:

Ethnicity: While approximately 4% of the Scottish population identifies as a racial minority, NHS Scotland continues to work toward increasing representation in senior and specialist digital roles.
Disability: Around 1 in 5 people in Scotland live with a disability; NES provides adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equitable access.
Gender: In digital and technology roles within the NHS, efforts are ongoing to balance gender representation, which historically leans male in senior technical leadership.

Vital Information

Location: Flexible/Remote (Scotland-based).
Contract: Fixed-term or Secondment until 31/03/2028.
Interviews: Scheduled for 26th February to 3rd March 2026 (Includes a presentation).
Eligibility: Must have entitlement to work in the UK; sponsorship may be possible if the post meets salary thresholds.
Application: CVs are not accepted; applications must be made through the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal.
Contact: Reach out to Amanda.Murphy@nhs.scot or Fiona.McLaughlan@nhs.scot for informal enquiries.

To apply for Company Website apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk.