Job summary
We are looking for a suitably qualified, specialist Biomedical Scientist with a keen interest and experience of data analysis and IT. The post holder will work in the context of the Objectives of the Pathology Directorate and the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. They will be responsible for and take technical charge of IT & Digital projects within the Cellular Pathology Department.
The post holder will also oversee the operations and staff, and provide leadership, expertise and troubleshooting in the main Histopathology laboratory and will be the lead BMS for IT & Digital workstreams in Cellular Pathology, including but not limited to LIMS & Digital Pathology implementation.
Main duties of the job
Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Biomedical Scientist Section Manager - Cellular Pathology IT Lead
37.5 hours per week
We are looking for a suitably qualified, specialist Biomedical Scientist with a keen interest and experience of data analysis and IT. The post holder will work in the context of the Objectives of the Pathology Directorate and the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. They will be responsible for and take technical charge of IT & Digital projects within the Cellular Pathology Department.
The post holder will also oversee the operations and staff, and provide leadership, expertise and troubleshooting in the main Histopathology laboratory and will be the lead BMS for IT & Digital workstreams in Cellular Pathology, including but not limited to LIMS & Digital Pathology implementation.
About us
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Pathology is a clinical support service. Medical and scientific staff within Pathology provide diagnostic and clinical advice to surgeons and clinicians within the Trust and to General Practitioners within Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre area. The department has UKAS accreditation and is also accredited to train Biomedical Scientists and Junior Doctors.
The department has a strong user focus and a proven track record in developing new services to meet the changing demands of our clinicians and patients. This focus, allied to the regional specialist services, gives real opportunities for staff to train and develop in a supportive and educationally challenging environment.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities specific to this IT Lead role:
To be knowledgeable and experienced with departmental IT systems, particularly Digital Pathology and LIMS systems, alongside Dragon and digital dictation software.
Maintain an up-to date knowledge of IT developments pertaining to the Cellular Pathology department.
To take a lead in providing Digital IT solutions within department
To interrogate IT systems to provide data in support of quality, audit, management, research and financial requirements
To analyse and present data in a clear, concise, user-friendly format
Implement use of IT systems to ensure a full audit trail for digital image tracking and recording allied departmental activities
Provide training and advice in the use of departmental digital IT related hardware and software
Represent the Cellular Pathology department at Pathology IT meetings
To take a key role in the development and implementation of Vantage workflow management system and to ensure appropriate interfacing with Pathology LIMS and IMS.
To liaise with Pathology & Trust IT teams, LIMS and Digital Pathology providers where appropriate.
Provide training, support and advice for digital imaging including macroscopic and microscopic specimen photography and image and to advise on issues of IT compatibility
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities specific to this IT Lead role:
To be knowledgeable and experienced with departmental IT systems, particularly Digital Pathology and LIMS systems, alongside Dragon and digital dictation software.
Maintain an up-to date knowledge of IT developments pertaining to the Cellular Pathology department.
To take a lead in providing Digital IT solutions within department
To interrogate IT systems to provide data in support of quality, audit, management, research and financial requirements
To analyse and present data in a clear, concise, user-friendly format
Implement use of IT systems to ensure a full audit trail for digital image tracking and recording allied departmental activities
Provide training and advice in the use of departmental digital IT related hardware and software
Represent the Cellular Pathology department at Pathology IT meetings
To take a key role in the development and implementation of Vantage workflow management system and to ensure appropriate interfacing with Pathology LIMS and IMS.
To liaise with Pathology & Trust IT teams, LIMS and Digital Pathology providers where appropriate.
Provide training, support and advice for digital imaging including macroscopic and microscopic specimen photography and image and to advise on issues of IT compatibility
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this post.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- HCPC State Registration (Health Professions Council)
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology
- MSc Biomedical Science (or related subject) or equivalent to enable eligibility for Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science e.g. Higher Specialist Diploma
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Membership or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
- Evidence of managerial training/advanced technical expertise
- Higher level IT related qualification.
- Project management qualification
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience in supervision, training and management of staff
- Extensive knowledge and experience of LIMS in an NHS laboratory
- Knowledge and experience of Digital Pathology
- Working as a member of a team Substantial post HCPC registration experience.
- Ability to demonstrate a broad level of specialist laboratory experience in Histology
- Understanding of the principles of staff appraisal
- Experience and understanding of audit and use of data in Cellular Pathology
- Experience of troubleshooting complex diagnostic laboratory tests
- Health and Safety skills and knowledge of legislation
- Extensive knowledge of highly specialised histology procedures and instrumentation
- In depth knowledge of accreditation/licensing/governance requirements particularly ISO 15189
- Experience of writing complex documents with clarity and precision for use as SOPs
- Knowledge and Experience of Quality Control and Assurance
- Experience of and ability to manage and prioritise the work of the Histology laboratory and direct staff accordingly
Desirable
- Experience of Trust administrative procedures
- Experience of project management
- Experience of implementation of IT projects in an NHS laboratory e.g. Digital Pathology, LIMS, Vantage
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Ability to organise own work and to do so under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent manual technical skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Confident and assertive
- A good motivator of staff of mixed abilities
- Team player
- Completes and Finishes
Desirable
- Evidence of comprehensive and specialist diagnostic theory
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- HCPC State Registration (Health Professions Council)
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology
- MSc Biomedical Science (or related subject) or equivalent to enable eligibility for Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science e.g. Higher Specialist Diploma
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Membership or Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
- Evidence of managerial training/advanced technical expertise
- Higher level IT related qualification.
- Project management qualification
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience in supervision, training and management of staff
- Extensive knowledge and experience of LIMS in an NHS laboratory
- Knowledge and experience of Digital Pathology
- Working as a member of a team Substantial post HCPC registration experience.
- Ability to demonstrate a broad level of specialist laboratory experience in Histology
- Understanding of the principles of staff appraisal
- Experience and understanding of audit and use of data in Cellular Pathology
- Experience of troubleshooting complex diagnostic laboratory tests
- Health and Safety skills and knowledge of legislation
- Extensive knowledge of highly specialised histology procedures and instrumentation
- In depth knowledge of accreditation/licensing/governance requirements particularly ISO 15189
- Experience of writing complex documents with clarity and precision for use as SOPs
- Knowledge and Experience of Quality Control and Assurance
- Experience of and ability to manage and prioritise the work of the Histology laboratory and direct staff accordingly
Desirable
- Experience of Trust administrative procedures
- Experience of project management
- Experience of implementation of IT projects in an NHS laboratory e.g. Digital Pathology, LIMS, Vantage
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Ability to organise own work and to do so under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent manual technical skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Confident and assertive
- A good motivator of staff of mixed abilities
- Team player
- Completes and Finishes
Desirable
- Evidence of comprehensive and specialist diagnostic theory
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).
