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Throughout this role, you will be working closely with the \r\nIT/Development, clinical, design and data teams performing a range of tests to suit the needs/requirements at \r\nthe time. You will be responsible to the IT Manager and be working alongside an experienced software tester \r\nwho will take on a mentorship role towards you, including managing your day-to-day activities. \r\nThe role involves supporting the delivery of PI digital products and services, including GROW and MiRecord. \r\nThe role requires working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to help ensure software \r\nsystems are safe, reliable, and effective in supporting high-quality maternity care. \r\nYou will need to demonstrate strong initiative with sound time management and prioritisation skills for \r\ndifferent tasks and projects. The post holder will need to deliver highly competent testing documentation. You \r\nwill be responsible for testing and managing the documentation for a range of software used. The post holder \r\nwill also be responsible for planning, executing, and documenting testing activities across projects, maintaining \r\nhigh standards of quality assurance, contributing to continuous improvement, and supporting the safe release \r\nof software in line with organisational, clinical safety, information governance, and data protection \r\nrequirements\n\n Job description\n\n Job responsibilities\n The software tester will be working on various projects, supporting the team leads with testing of clinical \r\napplications that Perinatal Institute (PI) provide. Throughout this role, you will be working closely with the \r\nIT/Development, clinical, design and data teams performing a range of tests to suit the needs/requirements at \r\nthe time. You will be responsible to the IT Manager and be working alongside an experienced software tester \r\nwho will take on a mentorship role towards you, including managing your day-to-day activities. \r\nThe role involves supporting the delivery of PI digital products and services, including GROW and MiRecord. \r\nThe role requires working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to help ensure software \r\nsystems are safe, reliable, and effective in supporting high-quality maternity care. \r\nYou will need to demonstrate strong initiative with sound time management and prioritisation skills for \r\ndifferent tasks and projects. The post holder will need to deliver highly competent testing documentation. You \r\nwill be responsible for testing and managing the documentation for a range of software used. The post holder \r\nwill also be responsible for planning, executing, and documenting testing activities across projects, maintaining \r\nhigh standards of quality assurance, contributing to continuous improvement, and supporting the safe release \r\nof software in line with organisational, clinical safety, information governance, and data protection \r\nrequirements\n\n Person Specification\n\n Personal Qualities\n\n Essential\n\n Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\n\n Excellent communication skills, particularly when identifying and reporting software defects.\n\n High attention to detail, particularly regarding software quality, accuracy and data security.\n\n Commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable and thoroughly tested software.\n\n Methodical and logical approach to testing and troubleshooting.\n\n Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.\n\n Willingness to learn new testing methodologies, tools and technologies.\n\n Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.\n\n Empathy for end-users in healthcare settings, with an understanding of the importance of clinical safety and patient care.\n\n Experience\n\n Essential\n\n Basic understanding of software testing principles, methodologies and different types of testing.\n\n Basic understanding of how web-based applications and database-driven systems operate.\n\n Experience of using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.\n\n Ability to identify, document and clearly communicate software issues, defects and testing outcomes.\n\n Experience of organising tasks, maintaining accurate documentation and working to agreed deadlines.\n\n Desirable\n\n Previous experience testing web applications, mobile applications or other digital systems.\n\n Experience using JIRA or similar issue and defect tracking software.\n\n Experience using test management tools such as JIRA Xray.\n\n Experience of API testing, including REST-based services and tools such as Postman.\n\n Experience of automated software testing using tools such as - Selenium WebDriver or ChromeDriver.\n\n Basic programming experience or knowledge, particularly Python.\n\n Experience testing mobile applications on iOS and Android devices.\n\n Familiarity with software testing tools and technologies, including Eclipse and OBS.\n\n Basic image editing experience using software such as Microsoft - Paint or Adobe Photoshop.\n\n Experience working within a software development team or multidisciplinary project environment.\n\n Person Specification\n\n Personal Qualities\n\n Essential\n\n Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\n\n Excellent communication skills, particularly when identifying and reporting software defects.\n\n High attention to detail, particularly regarding software quality, accuracy and data security.\n\n Commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable and thoroughly tested software.\n\n Methodical and logical approach to testing and troubleshooting.\n\n Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.\n\n Willingness to learn new testing methodologies, tools and technologies.\n\n Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.\n\n Empathy for end-users in healthcare settings, with an understanding of the importance of clinical safety and patient care.\n\n Experience\n\n Essential\n\n Basic understanding of software testing principles, methodologies and different types of testing.\n\n Basic understanding of how web-based applications and database-driven systems operate.\n\n Experience of using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.\n\n Ability to identify, document and clearly communicate software issues, defects and testing outcomes.\n\n Experience of organising tasks, maintaining accurate documentation and working to agreed deadlines.\n\n Desirable\n\n Previous experience testing web applications, mobile applications or other digital systems.\n\n Experience using JIRA or similar issue and defect tracking software.\n\n Experience using test management tools such as JIRA Xray.\n\n Experience of API testing, including REST-based services and tools such as Postman.\n\n Experience of automated software testing using tools such as - Selenium WebDriver or ChromeDriver.\n\n Basic programming experience or knowledge, particularly Python.\n\n Experience testing mobile applications on iOS and Android devices.\n\n Familiarity with software testing tools and technologies, including Eclipse and OBS.\n\n Basic image editing experience using software such as Microsoft - Paint or Adobe Photoshop.\n\n Experience working within a software development team or multidisciplinary project environment.\n\n Employer details\n\n Employer name\n Perinatal Institute\n\n Address\n\n 2nd Floor\n\n 5 - 6 Greenfield Crescent\n\n Edgbaston, Birmingham\n\n West Midlands\n\n B15 3BE\n\n United Kingdom\n\n Employer's website\n\n https://www.perinatal.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)\n\n Employer details\n\n Employer name\n Perinatal Institute\n\n Address\n\n 2nd Floor\n\n 5 - 6 Greenfield Crescent\n\n Edgbaston, Birmingham\n\n West Midlands\n\n B15 3BE\n\n United Kingdom\n\n Employer's website\n\n https://www.perinatal.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)\n\n Employer contact details\n\n For questions about the job, contact:\n\n Administrator\n\n Andreea Lake\n\n \n\n 01216070101\n\n Details\n\n Date posted\n 15 October 2026\n\n Pay scheme\n Other\n\n Salary\n\n £24,000 to £33,000 a year\n\n depending on experience\n\n Contract\n Permanent\n\n Working pattern\n\n Full-time,\n\n Flexible working\n\n Reference number\n\n E0140-26-0001\n\n Job locations\n\n 2nd Floor\n\n 5 - 6 Greenfield Crescent\n\n Edgbaston, Birmingham\n\n West Midlands\n\n B15 3BE\n\n United Kingdom\n\n Job overview\nThe Perinatal Institute is a dynamic team of\r\nhealthcare professionals, data analysts and software developers working\r\ntogether to create technology that helps expectant and new mothers get the best\r\npossible healthcare. We are seeking a Software Tester to join our development\r\nteam and help us deliver high-quality healthcare services both offline and\r\nonline. The successful candidate will assist with testing our clinical software\r\napplications, including web and mobile systems, to ensure they are safe, reliable\r\nand effective. The role involves identifying and documenting software defects,\r\ncarrying out a range of testing activities, and working closely with our\r\ndevelopment and clinical teams to support the delivery and continuous\r\nimprovement of our digital healthcare services.Main duties\nUndertake duties as directed by management to\r\nsupport the delivery and implementation of projects, with a focus on improving\r\nmaternity outcomes and reducing stillbirths nationally and internationally.\nPlan and perform functional, regression,\r\nexploratory, validation, smoke, integration, end-to-end, UI and API testing\r\nacross web and mobile applications (iOS and Android).\nAnalyse requirements, specifications and\r\nwireframes to develop comprehensive test cases and test scripts.\nExecute manual tests, accurately record\r\nresults and identify any issues or unexpected behaviour.\nIdentify,\r\nrecord and manage software defects in JIRA, ensuring clear documentation and\r\nfull traceability through to resolution\nSupport\r\nthe development and implementation of automated testing where appropriate,\r\nincluding automating suitable manual test processes.\nProduce,\r\nmaintain and archive clear and accurate testing documentation, including test\r\ncases, test scripts, test results and release records\nEnsure product releases are thoroughly tested\r\nand meet defined quality standards before deployment.\nMaintain\r\nan auditable record of testing activities and provide quality assurance for\r\nproduct releases\nWork\r\nclosely with developers, project managers and other teams to support testing,\r\nissue resolution and continuous product improvement\nEvaluate\r\nsoftware, testing processes and systems to identify risks, defects, potential\r\nfuture issues and opportunities for 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