Job summary
Full time (37.5 hours per week) post and Part-time ( 28 hrs )
An exciting opportunity for a full time Pathology Information & IT Officer has arisen within the Pathology Department.
The job would involve working at Doncaster to support the Pathology Quality Manager, Pathology IT Team and the Senior Pathology Management Team in providing timely, relevant and accurate information. The information required would be for contracting, commissioning, quality management, performance management and audit purposes and also to support the SQLA process working with the various systems within Pathology Services to provide information to staff and service users. To support the Pathology Quality Manager to ensure that Pathology Services accreditation to ISO 15189:2012 is maintained.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the team of staff within the department, dedicated to delivering a high quality service to our users.
Main duties of the job
To work with a variety of pathology and Trust IT systems to access data, maintain and improve quality of data by validating and correcting reports and identifying ways to improve the processes. This demands an understanding of data collation and up to date knowledge of data definitions and uses.
About us
The Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently one of five Trusts involved in the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Transformation Programme. The aim is to design 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. The service will also be efficient and sustainable, encourage research and development in collaboration with Academiaand Industry to improve health and wealth in the region and provide rewarding jobs and career opportunities for all staff. The Transformation Programme may include the consolidation of some services. Staff will be consulted about proposals that may involve them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain up to date records of the Pathology Quality Management System (QMS) and Training systems working closely with Senior Pathology staff to ensure Pathology Accreditation is maintained.
Providing timely information and support to pathology users across all sites, including external organisations using a variety of Pathology Services systems.
Maintaining databases and records for various Pathology IT Systems.
Providing training and support to new users on the use of the Quality Management System.
Supporting Pathology Services internal audit programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain up to date records of the Pathology Quality Management System (QMS) and Training systems working closely with Senior Pathology staff to ensure Pathology Accreditation is maintained.
Providing timely information and support to pathology users across all sites, including external organisations using a variety of Pathology Services systems.
Maintaining databases and records for various Pathology IT Systems.
Providing training and support to new users on the use of the Quality Management System.
Supporting Pathology Services internal audit programme
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 1 years' experience in a relevant discipline.
- Ability to use spreadsheets and databases.
- Ability to produce and understand statistical reports.
- Experienced user of a pathology or similar hospital departmental computer system.
- Knowledge of receipt processing, including stock control management, invoicing and ordering.
Desirable
- Experience of using a computer query language.
- PAS experience.
- Knowledge of current NHS issues.
- Knowledge of data definitions.
- Working knowledge of Pathology test names and Microbiology organism names.
- Experience of monitoring and reporting Infection control data
Qualifications
Essential
- Five GCSEs to include English and grade C or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- A' level or equivalent in a numerate subject.
- Higher education in a relevant subject.
- ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence).
- IT Qualification to Level 1 for Microsoft Office - NVQ or equivalent.
- NVQ3 Customer care
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly within a team.
- Evidence of self-motivation & ability to use initiative.
- Able to communicate effectively with all grades of staff and the public, face to face and over the telephone.
- Demonstrate good written communication.
- Structured & logical approach to working.
- Good presentation skills.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to work in a logical and methodical manner interacting effectively with other members of the team.
- Able to prioritise workload effectively with a keen attention to detail and work accurately under pressure.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Adaptable to change.
Other
Essential
- Access to own transport, with appropriate business insurance.
- Willingness to travel between sites, primary care practices and other health care providers.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 1 years' experience in a relevant discipline.
- Ability to use spreadsheets and databases.
- Ability to produce and understand statistical reports.
- Experienced user of a pathology or similar hospital departmental computer system.
- Knowledge of receipt processing, including stock control management, invoicing and ordering.
Desirable
- Experience of using a computer query language.
- PAS experience.
- Knowledge of current NHS issues.
- Knowledge of data definitions.
- Working knowledge of Pathology test names and Microbiology organism names.
- Experience of monitoring and reporting Infection control data
Qualifications
Essential
- Five GCSEs to include English and grade C or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- A' level or equivalent in a numerate subject.
- Higher education in a relevant subject.
- ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence).
- IT Qualification to Level 1 for Microsoft Office - NVQ or equivalent.
- NVQ3 Customer care
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly within a team.
- Evidence of self-motivation & ability to use initiative.
- Able to communicate effectively with all grades of staff and the public, face to face and over the telephone.
- Demonstrate good written communication.
- Structured & logical approach to working.
- Good presentation skills.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to work in a logical and methodical manner interacting effectively with other members of the team.
- Able to prioritise workload effectively with a keen attention to detail and work accurately under pressure.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Adaptable to change.
Other
Essential
- Access to own transport, with appropriate business insurance.
- Willingness to travel between sites, primary care practices and other health care providers.
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
