Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) IT Support Worker

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

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Job summary

The Eastern Pathology Alliance is formed from three Pathology Laboratories based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), the James Paget University Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn.

The Laboratory at NNUH provides a large range of Blood Sciences services comprising Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Immunology and Toxicology. The service provides test results reports to support the Acute Trust and Primary Care Trusts requirements.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Practitioner Healthcare Scientist within our pathology information technology team. Full training will be given in all aspects of the role. This post will be offered as 37.5 hours per week as a fixed-term 12-month contract. You will be joining us at an exciting time where your duties will be to help us manage an upgrade of our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that support haematology and clinical chemistry laboratories at NNUH by participating as part of our team, maintaining our service provision.

The post will be based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and work within the pathology IT team. Knowledge and interest in pathology IT systems, LIMS/ middleware and order-comms would be desirable

Main duties of the job

As post holder, following training you will:

Ensure patient confidentiality and conformance to GDPR and Caldecott Guidelines is maintained at all times.
Develop skills and be able to use Laboratory information system, Internet and E-mail, and automation operating systems, and other software packages as required.
To request and input patient demographics and request into the laboratory information systems.
Work within the Pathology IT team under the supervision of the Pathology IT lead

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service. All staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery
On-site cafes offering staff discounts
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

24 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

234-23-CS3382

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Administration experience
Knowledge of data analysis and associated software/computer systems acquired through diploma or significant equivalent experience/qualification

Experience

Essential

Effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience in using current laboratory software.

Desirable

Experience of working in a laboratory environment

Skills

Essential

Be able to adapt to the changing exigencies of the service
Have a working knowledge of Eastern Pathology Alliance.

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks.
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Administration experience
Knowledge of data analysis and associated software/computer systems acquired through diploma or significant equivalent experience/qualification

Experience

Essential

Effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience in using current laboratory software.

Desirable

Experience of working in a laboratory environment

Skills

Essential

Be able to adapt to the changing exigencies of the service
Have a working knowledge of Eastern Pathology Alliance.

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks.
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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