Job summary
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to appoint a LIMS IT Technician within the Microbiology Network team, part of the Health Protection and Screening Services Division of Public Health Wales NHS Trust. The post holder will undertake various activities relating to lab information management, reporting and analysis duties, as well as provide systems maintenance and validation. The post holder will support the LIMS Manager and team in delivering the division's IT/LIMS activity.
Main duties of the job
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for supporting the Management of Microbiologys current LIMS in the wider context working in conjunction with the Microbiology LIMS Manager.
- Particular focus on supporting the networks work programme
- Distributing communications regarding LIMS, problem resolution, troubleshooting, validating the system, continued development and training.
- Support the Microbiology LIMS manager as an additional professional link for LIMS and LIMS related issues.
- Support the clinical leads of the Microbiology Methodology Development and Standardisation Group and Virology Methodology Development and Standardisation Group leads including technical translation, writing of Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and effectively delivering problem resolutions.
- Support the creation and implementation of effective communication and reporting pathways for specimen workflow both within Wales (including reference units) and outside of Wales.
- Ensure that changes implemented are compatible with and cognisant of the Welsh Clinical Portal, Data Store, TARIAN and other downstream requirements.
- To link in with Public Health Wales informatics department on issues relating to Microbiology.
- To foster relationships with third party stakeholders e.g. Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) and current and future LIMS suppliers.
- In concert with the Head of Operations and the Microbiology LIMS Manager will be responsible for reporting IM&T issues to divisional and corporate groups.
- Undertakes Strategic Planning for Microbiology LIMS and LIMS related services.
- To link with DHCW to assist in the delivery of LIMS 2.0
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for supporting the Management of Microbiologys current LIMS in the wider context working in conjunction with the Microbiology LIMS Manager.
- Particular focus on supporting the networks work programme
- Distributing communications regarding LIMS, problem resolution, troubleshooting, validating the system, continued development and training.
- Support the Microbiology LIMS manager as an additional professional link for LIMS and LIMS related issues.
- Support the clinical leads of the Microbiology Methodology Development and Standardisation Group and Virology Methodology Development and Standardisation Group leads including technical translation, writing of Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) and effectively delivering problem resolutions.
- Support the creation and implementation of effective communication and reporting pathways for specimen workflow both within Wales (including reference units) and outside of Wales.
- Ensure that changes implemented are compatible with and cognisant of the Welsh Clinical Portal, Data Store, TARIAN and other downstream requirements.
- To link in with Public Health Wales informatics department on issues relating to Microbiology.
- To foster relationships with third party stakeholders e.g. Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) and current and future LIMS suppliers.
- In concert with the Head of Operations and the Microbiology LIMS Manager will be responsible for reporting IM&T issues to divisional and corporate groups.
- Undertakes Strategic Planning for Microbiology LIMS and LIMS related services.
- To link with DHCW to assist in the delivery of LIMS 2.0
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in IMT or Professional IT Qualification
Experience
Essential
- LIMS testing
- Microbiology Experience
- Line management experience
Desirable
- Experience of conducting Audits
- Project management experience
- Experience of conducting training of staff in new skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in IMT or Professional IT Qualification
Experience
Essential
- LIMS testing
- Microbiology Experience
- Line management experience
Desirable
- Experience of conducting Audits
- Project management experience
- Experience of conducting training of staff in new skills
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).
