Overview
We are seeking an experienced Oracle Health Data Migration Test Lead to oversee the testing strategy and execution for data migration activities in a significant transformation programme. The successful candidate will work closely with Data Migration Leads, Technical Teams, and NHS operational stakeholders, ensuring clinical and operational data is accurately migrated and ready for go-live. This role presents an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a large-scale digital transformation initiative within the NHS.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end testing activities for Oracle Health data migration.
- Develop and manage the Data Migration Test Strategy, Test Plans, and Test Scripts.
- Coordinate multiple migration test cycles including SIT, UAT, Dress Rehearsals, and Go-Live validation.
- Work closely with Data Migration Leads, Technical Teams, Oracle Health consultants, and NHS operational stakeholders.
- Validate migrated patient, clinical, and operational data against source systems.
- Manage defects through to resolution and provide regular reporting to programme leadership.
- Ensure all testing activities meet NHS governance and quality standards.
- Support cutover planning and provide assurance for migration readiness.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Data Migration Test Lead on an Oracle Health (Cerner Millennium) implementation.
- Strong understanding of Oracle Health data structures and migration methodologies.
- Experience leading testing across large NHS EPR programmes.
- Excellent knowledge of System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Dress Rehearsal testing.
- Experience using defect management and test management tools.
- Ability to engage confidently with clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders.
- Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.
- SQL skills and experience validating migrated datasets is desirable.