Pathology IT Administrator
Job summary
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
The post holder willprovide administrative and first-line support for Pathology IT systems and associated reporting services across the North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS). The role contributes to the ongoing development of the wider N8 network.
The post holder will support the day-to-day operation of pathology information systems, user administration, data quality activities and report production. They will work closely with laboratory staff, Digital Services teams and system suppliers to ensure pathology systems operate effectively and that accurate information is available to support clinical services, operational management and regulatory requirements.
The post holder will also contribute to system testing, documentation, reporting, and UKAS accreditation activities under the supervision of senior Pathology IT staff.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to work 37.5 hours Mon-Fri. Primary base for this role is at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
The Pathology IT Administrator is an office-based role that supports the clinical services of the hospital by providing timely access to Pathology results from a variety of sources as well as providing day to day support to the clinical teams and Path IT. The duties will bring the successful candidate into contact with clinicians, NMCPS staff, GP's and external stakeholders from multiple hospitals & healthcare organisations.
Pathology IT support LIMS systems in a timely manner thus preventing delays in patient care. The successful candidate will be trained on several IT systems.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
- Good general education including GCSE English or equivalent.
- RSA III Word Processing, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
- Experience of administrative procedures and systems.
- Experience with producing and analyzing data within reports
- Accurate data entry experience
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Strong organisational and communcation skills
- Flexible attitude to prioritising workload and ability to multi-task, due to the dynamic nature of the service.
- Ability to support individuals from a wide range of disciplines with varying levels of IT knowledge and skills.
- Experience of Pathology Management Systems administration.
- Experience of working within an NHS Trust.
Personal Qualities
- Demonstrates a positive approach to organisational change and service improvement.
- Delivers work of a consistently high standard and acts with honesty, integrity and accountability.
- Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high levels of data accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrates good judgement and attention to compliance, governance and quality standards.
- Willing to support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative team environment
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.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke Hospital
Newcastle Road
Newcastle
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk