As we embark on the next stages of our Pathology Digital Transformation Programme an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our Digital Pathology team on a permanent basis. The post holder will practice as a specialist registered Biomedical Scientist and act as the dedicated Pathology Digital Lead for the day to day support and development of Pathology IT systems such as Winpath Enterprise LIMS, specialist middleware systems, ICE and NPEX. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Responsibilities
- The post holder will act as the dedicated Pathology lead for Pathology clinical applications and wider Pathology requirements including analyser and middleware etc
- Act as a technology champion; working with staff across all disciplines on embracing technological changes and ensuring these are implemented in a safe manner. Role in encouraging pathology staff to up‑skill with IT.
- Responsible for the coordination and implementation of change, including large‑scale Pathology IT change programmes
- Ensure Pathology staff across all roles and disciplines are aware of and up to date with business continuity procedures in the event of downtime whether planned or unplanned
- Liaison with 3rd party companies on issues, risks, implementations and updates
- Auditing of users, and ensuring appropriate access to systems is maintained alongside Applications Management
- Ensure appropriate SOPs for all Pathology staff on the use of IT systems exist and are up to date in line with Pathology Quality Management Standards.
- Ensure IT enables lab to maintain ISO/MHRA standards.
- Undertake IT related corrective actions and flag risks as appropriate
- The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of equipment in relation to Pathology systems across the department and lead on the implementation of new technology, procedures and policies. The post holder will practice as a specialist registered Biomedical Scientist in the Pathology Department, working as part of a team in the provision of a high‑quality diagnostic service to Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust and General Practitioners.
- Working as the lead for Pathology IT alongside regional colleagues on strategic developments as part of the ePath Programme
- Post holder will be responsible for the management and co‑ordination of the technical activities of the Digital & Informatics speciality area, working alongside senior colleagues on the strategic management of Pathology systems such as LIMS, NPEX, Middleware and ICE across the whole department
- The post holder will take the lead role in resolving any technical failures or managerial non‑conformities that arise through the improper or incorrect use of Pathology systems, which may impact on service delivery. This will include the investigation of relevant incidents according to the trust incident management policy and in conjunction with Pathology Quality Manager, introducing service change as required and monitoring impact of change.
- To ensure the resilient delivery of pathology information management by providing both application and operational support, working within scope of competence to ensure day‑to‑day delivery of pathology IT solutions, and ensuring system inputs and outputs satisfy the needs of the users.
- Post holder will be responsible for identifying and planning for the modification of pathology systems to meet the changing requirements of service users
- To keep abreast of developments in laboratory informatics that may benefit the quality of services provided by the NHCT Pathology Service
- Acting as the dedicated Pathology lead for Pathology clinical applications and wider Pathology requirements including analyser and middleware etc
- Ensures operational integration across all IM&T applications in use across the NHCT Pathology service
- Ensuring staff across the trust and wider community including Primary Care, Community and regional colleagues are aware of changes to Pathology IT systems and processes
- They will also participate in the supervision, training and development of Trainee/Newly Qualified and specialist Biomedical Scientists (BMS), Associate Practitioners (AP) and Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA) on the safe and proper use of Pathology IT systems.
EEO Statement
Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, those who have a disability that requires support in the work place (two‑ticks pledge) and those who have been looked after by the care system as a child or young person (for example, in foster care, children’s homes, kinship or local authority care) who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme. We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME people are currently under‑represented in our workforce as well as other under‑represented groups such as LGBT+ and disabled candidates. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, we have a Gold award from the Defence Recognition Scheme, and we are delighted to support Apprenticeships, Age Positivity and are a mindful employer.
Benefits
- Extensive staff health and well‑being programme including access to our specialist Wellbeing Hub
- Support and connection through a variety of Staff Network groups
- A range of flexible working opportunities
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- Access to lease car and home electronics scheme (qualifying criteria applies)
- Opportunities to improve your professional development through our vast training programmes
- Access to savings scheme via salary sacrifice with Northumberland Community Bank
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