Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

NWLP Senior IT Analyst

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the NWLP Pathology IT Team based at Charing Cross.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual who will work as part of a dynamic team to support in delivering the NWLP Pathology IT Team requirements such as: To support and develop the NWLP IT systems and provide specialist input on projects and service enhancements. In particular maintaining and developing the LIMS and middleware based systems across all disciplines of Pathology and ensuring the end to end flow of orders to results in the various systems works as required.

The successful candidate will work a whole time equivalent of 37.5 hours from 09:00 to 17:30 Mon-Fri and may be required to undertake additional or perform adjusted hours including weekends when needed. The Path IT team also provide a 24/7 rota which team members can participate in once appropriately trained.

The deadline for applications is: Fri 16th June 2023

Main duties of the job

  • To support, maintain and develop the Pathology IT systems that underpin the pathology service, primarily the LIMS, middleware, associated interfaces and instruments.
  • To ensure that all new developments are built and maintained over time as the platforms and technologies develop.
  • Build and customise the Sunquest Laboratory Information System (LIMS) and Middleware within specified sections of the laboratory to meet the needs of the users. This includes building and maintaining tables for maintenance, quality control, report options, etc. and coordinating the development of policies and procedures.
  • Build, test and maintain the SMART database within specified sections of the laboratory. This includes building and maintaining a SMART hierarchy, SMART database tables and developing and coordinating policies and procedures.
  • Perform system and integration testing of the LIMS and Middleware; organise User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of the LIMS within specified sections of the laboratory.
  • Deliver "train the trainer" sessions within specified sections of the laboratory.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Details

Date posted

01 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-650

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W12 0HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

  • MSc Biomedical Science, Information Systems, a related subject or equivalent
  • Relevant professional qualification (FIBMS) or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Evidence of continual professional development, especially in areas of Information Technology

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Proven ability to present complex information in user friendly formats
  • Problem solving skills, including lateral thinking and ability to find creative solutions.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience of laboratory computer systems and networked applications
  • Knowledge of current laboratory practice and equipment.
  • Understanding of NHS services and knowledge of NHS context (e.g. Modernising Pathology services).

Desirable

  • Experience as a Senior Laboratory Professional
  • Experience of merging complex services across organisational boundaries
Person Specification

EDUCATION

Essential

  • MSc Biomedical Science, Information Systems, a related subject or equivalent
  • Relevant professional qualification (FIBMS) or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Evidence of continual professional development, especially in areas of Information Technology

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Proven ability to present complex information in user friendly formats
  • Problem solving skills, including lateral thinking and ability to find creative solutions.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience of laboratory computer systems and networked applications
  • Knowledge of current laboratory practice and equipment.
  • Understanding of NHS services and knowledge of NHS context (e.g. Modernising Pathology services).

Desirable

  • Experience as a Senior Laboratory Professional
  • Experience of merging complex services across organisational boundaries

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director of IT

Matthew Connell

matthew.connell2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

01 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-650

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W12 0HS


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