Pathology I.T. Systems Manager

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

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Job summary

Responsible for leading and managing all Pathology I.T. projects so as to continually develop and improve the services provided in order to meet the needs and requirements of users.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for efficient, secure and reliable day-to-day management, maintenance and operation of digital systems withing pathology, including but not limited to -

Pathology Laboratory Information System (LIMS); configuring the system to make design changes or adaptations as required, to meet clinical and operational needs of all users of the system.
Electronic OrderComms - configuring the system to make design changes or adaptations as required, to meet clinical and operational needs of all users of the system.
Digital Pathology System - configuring the system to make design changes or adaptations as required, to meet clinical and operational needs of all users of the system.
Blood Tracking System - configuring the system to make design changes or adaptations as required, to meet clinical and operational needs of all users of the system.
Eden Mortuary System configuring the system to make design changes or adaptations as required, to meet clinical and operational needs of all users of the system.
Review a replacement Pathology computer system (with capacity for electronic reporting, order communications and links to other systems) and provision of technical advice on system requirements and specifications.
Manage all aspects of the LIMS across the four disciplines of the Pathology Department and to lead on all Pathology IT projects in liaison with appropriate staff. This requires a detailed background and understanding of the scientific concepts of laboratory medicine.

About us

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.

Date posted

02 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year £46,148 - £52,809

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

470-24-0018-JM

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Newport

PO305TG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Essential

good laboratory knowledge to be able to understand the problems that can arise within laboratory areas related to IT systems

Person Specification

Essential

good laboratory knowledge to be able to understand the problems that can arise within laboratory areas related to IT systems

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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