Pathology Information Systems Manager

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced individual to join the Pathology Services Management Team for Barnsley and Rotherham Integrated Laboratory Services (BRILS).

The laboratories are focussed on two sites at Rotherham Hospital and Barnsley Hospital, both within easy reach of the M1 and A1. The departments are fully UKAS accredited (ISO15189 standard) and an IBMS accredited training laboratory. We currently have the CliniSys Enterprise LIMS. The Laboratories are well equipped having analysers, tracking, robotics and automated storage that are interfaced to the LIMS, some via middleware. Staff are actively encouraged to participate in CPD and training activities and annual appraisals are performed.

The main responsibility of the IT Manager is the maintenance and development of the various Pathology IT System components, working across the disciplines of Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Clinical Chemistry, Immunology, (collectively Blood Sciences), Microbiology and Cellular Pathology (including the Mortuary). The Laboratory Information Management system is due to be upgraded and you will be a key individual in the implementation of this. The post is hosted at Barnsley Hospital but the successful candidate must also work at our partner laboratory in Rotherham, providing Pathology informatics expertise across BRILS.

Main duties of the job

You must have knowledge of the major Pathology disciplines, educated to MSc or equivalent level, having excellent organisation, communication and influencing skills. You must have an understanding of clinical systems and the interaction between Pathology and other clinical systems. You must have extensive experience of working with Pathology Systems (including interfacing), our current systems being Winpath Enterprise, ICE and DAWN and Trust systems Medway and Meditech. Candidates must have a thorough grasp of Pathology IT related rule writing and be able to manipulate systems to produce statistics.

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is one of five Trusts involved in the formation of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Network. The aim of the Network is to deliver a Pathology Service that provides all SYB patients and clinicians with equitable access to high-quality, innovative laboratory medicine solutions that will ensure the best clinical outcomes for patients. A collaborative Network will also provide rewarding job and career opportunities for all staff. An Outline Business Case, which described the Target Operating Model for the future Network, has been agreed between Partner Trusts. The proposed Target Operating Model will ultimately lead to the consolidation of services across SYB. As work progresses to establish the Network, staff will be consulted about proposals that may involve them.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

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

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