Pathology Digital Systems Specialist
Job summary
As we embark on the next stages of our Pathology Digital Transformation Programme an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our Digital Pathology team on a permanent basis.
The post holder will practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist and will provide day to day support for a range of Pathology IT systems including; Winpath Enterprise LIMS, specialist middleware systems, ICE and NPEX.
Main duties of the job
Under the guidance and supervision of the Pathology Digital Lead(s) the post holder will support the design, configuration, and implementation of Pathology Digital Systems, ensuring that discipline-specific laboratory workflows, quality requirements, and clinical needs are appropriately captured and reflected in the system configuration.
The post holder will assist in the coordination and delivery of informatics activities within their discipline, collaborating closely with the Trust's Digital Services, Pathology leadership teams, and external system suppliers to ensure the effective integration and operation of the LIMS and associated digital systems (including middleware, analyser interfaces, NPEX, and ICE).
They will support the investigation and resolution of technical failures, configuration issues, or non-conformities arising from pathology digital systems, working in conjunction with the Pathology Quality Manager and senior colleagues to implement corrective and preventive actions, monitor outcomes, and maintain compliance with Trust and regulatory standards.
The post holder will contribute to the resilient and secure delivery of pathology informatics services by providing application and operational support within their scope of competence, ensuring that system inputs, workflows, and outputs meet user and service requirements.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the guidance and supervision of the Pathology Digital Lead(s) the post holder will support the design, configuration, and implementation of Pathology Digital Systems, ensuring that discipline-specific laboratory workflows, quality requirements, and clinical needs are appropriately captured and reflected in the system configuration.
The post holder will assist in the coordination and delivery of informatics activities within their discipline, collaborating closely with the Trusts Digital Services, Pathology leadership teams, and external system suppliers to ensure the effective integration and operation of the LIMS and associated digital systems (including middleware, analyser interfaces, NPEX, and ICE).
They will support the investigation and resolution of technical failures, configuration issues, or non-conformities arising from pathology digital systems, working in conjunction with the Pathology Quality Manager and senior colleagues to implement corrective and preventive actions, monitor outcomes, and maintain compliance with Trust and regulatory standards.
The post holder will contribute to the resilient and secure delivery of pathology informatics services by providing application and operational support within their scope of competence, ensuring that system inputs, workflows, and outputs meet user and service requirements.
The post holder will also support the training, supervision, and professional development of Biomedical Scientists and support staff, promoting safe, effective, and confident use of digital systems within the laboratory environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- IBMS Approved BSc (Hons) or equivalent
- State Registration (Health Professions Council)
- Practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist within their designated pathology discipline
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Experience and Knowledge
- Significant experience of working within a busy NHS Pathology laboratory
- Practical knowledge and hands on experience of Pathology Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and/or middleware applications.
- Experience of supporting a recent service improvement project
Other Requirements
- There may be a requirement to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites, including occasional travel to North Cumbria. The Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Tyneside General Hospital
Rake Lane
North Shields
NE29 8NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/