IT Support Technician

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

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Job summary

The Pathology IT team are growing, with the implementation of a new Laboratory Information Management System in the next year we need an experienced IT individual to join us as part of our expanded system.

Focused on Blood Sciences and based in Southampton, this role will look after the future of the service and manage the changes this will result in.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

About us

As one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed during the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Date posted

06 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

188-THQ2-061

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will be responsible for -

a) Management of the Laboratory Information Management Systemb) Management and Clinical Information analysis and reportingc) Clinical system support and testingd) Provide IT Support to users across the laboratory service

The successful candidate will have -

a) Great communication skillsb) Degree in IT/Informatics or equivalent knowledge/experiencec) Data analysis skills

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will be responsible for -

The successful candidate will have -

a) Great communication skillsb) Degree in IT/Informatics or equivalent knowledge/experiencec) Data analysis skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in IT/Informatics/equivalent or equivalent knowledge/experience
Data confidentiality and associated regulations
Pathology Informatics

Desirable

Certificate in Foundation Management
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Knowledge of NHS patient based systems and the interaction between them
Data Quality and management

Desirable

Clinical Governance

Values and behaviours

Essential

Patients First
Always Improving
Working Together

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in IT/Informatics/equivalent or equivalent knowledge/experience
Data confidentiality and associated regulations
Pathology Informatics

Desirable

Certificate in Foundation Management
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Knowledge of NHS patient based systems and the interaction between them
Data Quality and management

Desirable

Clinical Governance

Values and behaviours

Essential

Patients First
Always Improving
Working Together

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.