Job summary
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are seeking a Biomedical Scientist with an interest and experience of pathology IT to lead on the training aspects of the implementation of a replacement LIMS across our busy pathology service.
Main duties of the job
This project forms part of a wider project to harmonise to a single LIMS across the South 6 Pathology network. You will work alongside a Trust IT Project Manager and also a Pathology IT Project Manager to oversee and manage the laboratory aspects of the project including integration, interfacing and mapping to upstream and downstream systems, Request for Change, data migration etc. which will require interaction with colleagues in Microbiology, Cellular Pathology and Blood Sciences.
This is a temporary Band 7 position available until 31st December 2024.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Design and Implement a training program aimed at all bands of laboratory staff to ensure competency ahead of the scheduled migration to the new LIMS
Cascade the training program via the departmental section leads to ensure awareness and competency prior to the scheduled migration
Job description
Job responsibilities
Design and Implement a training program aimed at all bands of laboratory staff to ensure competency ahead of the scheduled migration to the new LIMS
Cascade the training program via the departmental section leads to ensure awareness and competency prior to the scheduled migration
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or equivalent in Biomedical Science
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist
- Be able to demonstrate a broad level of specialist knowledge and practical experience by possession of an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Portfolio or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant knowledge of digital systems, systems configuration and data definitions
- Strong understanding of project management
- Demonstrable IT training ability
Desirable
- Working knowledge of more than one improvement technique
- Prince 2 practitioner qualification
Experience
Essential
- Three years experience in a specialist BMS role within a clinical laboratory
- Experience of project delivery
- Experience of application testing
- Evidence of leadership qualities
- Evidence of presenting complex information to internal and external groups in an understandable way
- Experience of working to demanding and competing timetables
- Significant previous experience of leading or supporting a change in a project setting
Additional criteria
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve in a methodical and logical manner
- Ability to use highly complex automated equipment and associated computer software systems
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work using own initiative and without supervision
- The ability to supervise and train laboratory staff effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures
- A knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures within a clinical laboratory
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to manage staff
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Practical knowledge of departmental equipment and methods
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or equivalent in Biomedical Science
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist
- Be able to demonstrate a broad level of specialist knowledge and practical experience by possession of an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Specialist Portfolio or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant knowledge of digital systems, systems configuration and data definitions
- Strong understanding of project management
- Demonstrable IT training ability
Desirable
- Working knowledge of more than one improvement technique
- Prince 2 practitioner qualification
Experience
Essential
- Three years experience in a specialist BMS role within a clinical laboratory
- Experience of project delivery
- Experience of application testing
- Evidence of leadership qualities
- Evidence of presenting complex information to internal and external groups in an understandable way
- Experience of working to demanding and competing timetables
- Significant previous experience of leading or supporting a change in a project setting
Additional criteria
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve in a methodical and logical manner
- Ability to use highly complex automated equipment and associated computer software systems
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work using own initiative and without supervision
- The ability to supervise and train laboratory staff effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures
- A knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures within a clinical laboratory
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to manage staff
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Practical knowledge of departmental equipment and methods
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
