Pathology Computer Systems Analyst

Job description

Job responsibilities

More detail about the role

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic person to join our Pathology IT team. Pathology is one of the most technologically advanced and integrated departments in the Trust, with highly automated digital workflows integrating numerous systems, including Epic, ICE (GP Order Communications System), Labgnostic (Lab-to-Lab referrals system), SafeTraceTx and Instrument Manager, to name only a few. We are also entering an exciting time with numerous initiatives in the South 1 Peninsula to implement connectivity across all trusts in the region, including the Digital Histopathology Project. This post will be a vital component in the implementation, development and maintenance of complex Pathology IT systems.

The postholder will be expected to work closely with IMT, pathology colleagues, system suppliers and end users to ensure pathology IT solutions are appropriately configured, maintained and developed to facilitate safe, accurate and efficient laboratory processes.

Previous knowledge and experience of existing pathology systems would be an advantage.

The post is based at either the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, or the North Devon District hospital, with the successful candidate spending up to 2 days at their non-base site per week.

The hospitals have excellent links with both Exeter and Plymouth Universities. Exeter is a beautiful historical cathedral city, offering the variety and facilities of a university centre, while within a few minutes drive you can be exploring Dartmoor National Park or enjoying the stunning Devonshire coastline. North Devon District Hospital is equally blessed with wonderful beeches and glorious Exmoor countryside within easy reach of the site.

Our vision is to provide safe, high quality seamless services delivered with courtesy and respect. To achieve our vision we expect all our staff to uphold our Trust values. Our Trust values are:

Honesty, Openness & Integrity

Fairness

Inclusion & Collaboration

Respect & Dignity

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

For further information please contact: Chris Carr, Pathology Computer Systems Manager on 07880462741 or email ccarr5@nhs.net

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Devon District Hospital

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)