Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for the above role within Pathology IT @ NUH.
The role has a key job to play in helping maintain and support the pathology lab and staff as well as look at the migration to a new LIMS.
The role will encompass the day to day support of all areas within as well as outside pathology that interact with the service and help ensure the service is operational 24/7/365.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for SeniorIT Data & Support Officer within Pathology IT.
The role has a key job to play in helping maintain and support the pathology lab and staff.
The role will encompass the day to day support of all areas within as well as outside pathology that interact with the service and help ensure the service is operational 24/7/365.
- To maintain, support and develop the LIMS and its use at the Nottingham University Hospitals.
- To be able to provide expert advice and technical /operational support, in conjunction with the Pathology IT team, to all Pathology Information System users.
- To be responsible for troubleshooting the laboratory Clinisys linked I.T systems including WinPath, Path Manager, SunQuest ICE, and SampleNet.
- To help to ensure that any system upgrades or patches are communicated implemented in a planned and timely manner, consistent with operational and strategic plans.
- To mange the team and work, both project and routine day to day operations.
About us
The post holder will be based at City Hospital and Queens Medical Centre and will be expected to participate in the PathIT On-Call rota which ensures there is service is operational 24/7/365.
We provide 24 hour PathIT cover for both the pathology service based at City and QMC campus of Nottingham University hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will encompass the day to day support of all areas within as well as outside pathology that interact with the service and help ensure the service is operational 24/7/365.
- Tomaintain, support and develop the Pathology Information Systems is use at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
- Change management.
- Support interconnected systems such as:-
- ICE
- Blood360
- Vantage
- AMS
- EPU
- Regular liaison with the Trust Digital Services (DS).
- To be able to provide expert advice and technical /operational support, in conjunction with the Pathology IT team, to all Pathology Information System users.
- To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the developments and applications used across the Pathology wide I.T systems.
- To have the ability, after training, to set up and be responsible for overseeing the addition of new laboratory test codes / clinician / source codes and be aware of the configuration of the laboratory request and result rules base within WinPath.
- To help and devlop the proposed Winpath Enterprise solution
- Help with the migration to WinPath Enterprise.
- Take a lead in project work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will encompass the day to day support of all areas within as well as outside pathology that interact with the service and help ensure the service is operational 24/7/365.
- Tomaintain, support and develop the Pathology Information Systems is use at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
- Change management.
- Support interconnected systems such as:-
- ICE
- Blood360
- Vantage
- AMS
- EPU
- Regular liaison with the Trust Digital Services (DS).
- To be able to provide expert advice and technical /operational support, in conjunction with the Pathology IT team, to all Pathology Information System users.
- To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the developments and applications used across the Pathology wide I.T systems.
- To have the ability, after training, to set up and be responsible for overseeing the addition of new laboratory test codes / clinician / source codes and be aware of the configuration of the laboratory request and result rules base within WinPath.
- To help and devlop the proposed Winpath Enterprise solution
- Help with the migration to WinPath Enterprise.
- Take a lead in project work.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree Grduate
- Professional Qualification
- A Levels / NVQ
- GCSE
Desirable
- Other relevant qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of pathology IT systems (WinPath)
- Experience of IT systems
Desirable
- Working in Hospital environment or supporting university medical staff
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
Desirable
- IT related qualifications (2)
Project and Change Management
Essential
- Two years experience in project/change managment in health care
- Able to work in a climate of change
Desirable
- Administrative work experience
Communication & Relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent professional, confident communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to understand and relay complex information to people at all levels
- Demonstrates the ability to build up and maintain relationships with internal and external suppliers
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree Grduate
- Professional Qualification
- A Levels / NVQ
- GCSE
Desirable
- Other relevant qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of pathology IT systems (WinPath)
- Experience of IT systems
Desirable
- Working in Hospital environment or supporting university medical staff
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
Desirable
- IT related qualifications (2)
Project and Change Management
Essential
- Two years experience in project/change managment in health care
- Able to work in a climate of change
Desirable
- Administrative work experience
Communication & Relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent professional, confident communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to understand and relay complex information to people at all levels
- Demonstrates the ability to build up and maintain relationships with internal and external suppliers
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).
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).