UK Candidates only, Flexible, Hybrid/Remote (North West Office based)
We created a technology solution built with general practice, for general practice
Testing, QA and Compliance Lead
About us:
At Blinx Healthcare, our commitment to transforming healthcare is built around our Patient and Care Optimiser (PACO) suite of products – a Primary Care SaaS product designed to elevate healthcare delivery at scale. PACO seamlessly supports GP Practices, Primary Care Networks, Federations, or ICBs to operate efficiently and distribute demand across all available resources.
PACO revolutionises Primary Care by offering a comprehensive suite of services, including Online Consultations, Care Navigation, Appointment Booking, Patient Communications, Digital Healthcare Data Capture, and Population Health Analytics. It seamlessly addresses every facet of Primary Care, providing a unified platform for healthcare professionals and patients.
About the Role:
As the Senior Testing, Quality Assurance & Governance/Compliance Lead, you will be a key player in our mission to deliver high-quality, compliant healthcare software solutions. Your role will involve leading testing efforts, ensuring rigorous quality assurance processes, and maintaining governance and compliance standards within the organisation.
Responsibilities:
Testing Leadership:
- Lead and manage the testing team, defining and implementing testing strategies, methodologies, and best practices.
- Oversee the planning and execution of comprehensive test plans for healthcare software solutions, covering functional, regression, and performance testing.
Quality Assurance:
- Establish and maintain robust quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our healthcare products.
- Conduct thorough reviews of requirements, specifications, and code to identify and address potential quality issues.
- Establish manual and automated testing procedures, including integration into development pipeline activities.
Governance and Compliance:
- Develop and implement governance frameworks to ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain and enhance compliance with healthcare regulations.
Risk Management:
- Identify potential risks related to software quality, governance, and compliance, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and address issues that may impact the successful deployment and compliance of healthcare software solutions.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to testing, quality assurance, governance, and compliance.
- Generate comprehensive reports for management and stakeholders, providing insights into key metrics and performance indicators.
Team Leadership:
- Mentor and guide the testing and quality assurance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality assurance processes into the software development life cycle.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in testing and quality assurance roles, with a focus on healthcare software solutions.
- Track record of delivering manual and automation testing.
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks.
- Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with risk management and the ability to make data-driven decisions.