Job summary
Project Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Pathology LIMS Replacement (Fixed Term to April 2025)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pathology & Transfusion Services at the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join us on a fixed term contract.
Are you an experienced Biomedical Scientist registered with the HCPC, with good IT skills looking for a fantastic temporary opportunity to support the harmonisation, testing and go live of the S4PP joint LIMS?
This post of Project Specialist BMS was created as part of our LIMS Business Case with a significant role in a complex clinical IT project. We have a lot do before the phased go live from late 2024 into early 2025 and your roles will be crucial to our success.
Main duties of the job
You must have a keen eye for detail throughout to support our LIMS replacement project which will also include interfaces to existing systems such as ICE Order Comms, PathManager Business Reporting, MSOFT Blood360, Sample 360 and Careflow EPR.
You will support the harmonisation, testing and go live of the S4PP joint LIMS. Your skills and hard work will ensure a high quality system that is fit for purpose, safe and effective by undertaking relevant work for full end to end and user acceptance testing. This will include the testing and go live of relevant software updates including interfaces to analysers and equipment such as Point of Care devices. You will primarily support the Blood Sciences build within the LIMS but you will also be expected to support the wider project so some pan-pathology experience would be an advantage
As part of the South 4 Pathology Partnership (S4PP) we have recently awarded a 10 year contract for a shared Pathology Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Winpath Enterprise with our IT partner Clinisys.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- We are seeking a highly motivated Biomedical Scientist to support the blood Sciences department and we will support you in finding your feet early on and integrating with the Trust and network project team. You will report to the Pathology IT Systems Manager.
- Under the direction of the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager liaise with Pathology personnel to agree and provide evidence of appropriate verification and validation work for relevant systems
- Under the direction of the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager support the set up and testing of new analyser and equipment interfaces including Point of Care Devices (POC).
- Under the direction of the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager undertake full end to end user acceptance testing using agreed test scripts for the new Pathology LIMS and updated ICE Order Comms systems
- To communicate effectively the outcomes of verification work identifying areas of concern and raising non-conformances as required
- Support the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager, Pathology Management Team and Quality Manager with evidence to maintain compliance with applicable Pathology IT System quality standards such as ISO15189
- Support the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager and Pathology Service leads in revising existing laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and writing any new specialist IT related SOPs and other guidance documents
- Support the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager in validating new clinical and business information reports in appropriate formats for Trust specialist systems such as data warehouse and for service users such as the Pathology senior team
- Support the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager in drafting new local Business Continuity plans for the LIMS
- Support the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager in delivering training as required
- Support the wider S4 LIMS project as required.
- To ensure compliance with good work practices in accordance with the standards of ISO 15189
Job description
Job responsibilities
- We are seeking a highly motivated Biomedical Scientist to support the blood Sciences department and we will support you in finding your feet early on and integrating with the Trust and network project team. You will report to the Pathology IT Systems Manager.
- Under the direction of the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager liaise with Pathology personnel to agree and provide evidence of appropriate verification and validation work for relevant systems
- Under the direction of the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager support the set up and testing of new analyser and equipment interfaces including Point of Care Devices (POC).
- Under the direction of the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager undertake full end to end user acceptance testing using agreed test scripts for the new Pathology LIMS and updated ICE Order Comms systems
- To communicate effectively the outcomes of verification work identifying areas of concern and raising non-conformances as required
- Support the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager, Pathology Management Team and Quality Manager with evidence to maintain compliance with applicable Pathology IT System quality standards such as ISO15189
- Support the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager and Pathology Service leads in revising existing laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and writing any new specialist IT related SOPs and other guidance documents
- Support the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager in validating new clinical and business information reports in appropriate formats for Trust specialist systems such as data warehouse and for service users such as the Pathology senior team
- Support the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager in drafting new local Business Continuity plans for the LIMS
- Support the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager in delivering training as required
- Support the wider S4 LIMS project as required.
- To ensure compliance with good work practices in accordance with the standards of ISO 15189
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent experience
- Up to date evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use pre-defined test scripts and record outcomes for verification and validation
- Able to effectively communicate outcomes of verification work identifying areas of concern
- Ability to communicate highly complex and / or sensitive information to colleagues and other healthcare staff
- Be able to work independently within an agreed remit
Desirable
- Good trouble-shooting and problem solving skills
Experience
Essential
- Strong Pathology Laboratory background
- Experienced user of Pathology Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Desirable
- Experience with Clinisys Winpath
- Experience in supporting training sessions
- Experience of working in an NHS Pathology Laboratory
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject
- HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent experience
- Up to date evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use pre-defined test scripts and record outcomes for verification and validation
- Able to effectively communicate outcomes of verification work identifying areas of concern
- Ability to communicate highly complex and / or sensitive information to colleagues and other healthcare staff
- Be able to work independently within an agreed remit
Desirable
- Good trouble-shooting and problem solving skills
Experience
Essential
- Strong Pathology Laboratory background
- Experienced user of Pathology Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Desirable
- Experience with Clinisys Winpath
- Experience in supporting training sessions
- Experience of working in an NHS Pathology Laboratory
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).
