Computer System Validation Tester with Audit

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Computer Validation Team working in close conjunction with the laboratories across both Ipswich and Colchester sites and all pathology disciplines.

This role would suit staff currently working in either pathology or hospital IT department, with experience of pathology computer systems, or other hospital staff with knowledge of IT and/or pathology.

Our vision is to deliver innovative, high-performing pathology that is focused on our customers and delivers high quality and fully compliant services. Our partnership is clinically led and designed to achieve the benefits of scale that can be achieved by both hospitals working together, while remaining close enough to our customers to meet their needs and support the excellent clinical care provided by our hospitals.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the best pathology staff and if you want to work with us to develop your own career and help us achieve our vision then we would like to hear from you.

This role requires you to travel across Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals with an element of working from home.

This post is until 31st October 2027, internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only which will need to be discussed with your line manager

Main duties of the job

• Assist with pathology based computer system validation, as directed and supervised by the validation lead.
• Work closely with the validation team to ensure timely completion of the process.
• Work closely with the laboratory staff while carrying out validation testing.
• Report any non-conformities in a timely manner to the lead tester.
• Work closely with Quality Managers in achieving internal audits which meet relevant statutory requirements e.g. UKAS.
• Undertake/assist in internal audits under the direction of appropriate Quality Managers.
• Promote a culture of quality improvement and clinical safety within the Trust, building a community of practice of frontline staff with improvement skills, confidence and expertise.

About us

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.