Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Information Manager within the Northern Genetics Service at International Centre for Life. This role will be required to manage, support and lead on development of the IT systems within the Service, working closely with senior members of the IM&T within the Trust and the Northern Genetics Service Management Panel to ensure we deliver the best possible care to our patients within the Northern Region, throughout the UK and abroad.
- Interview date: 3rd October 2023
- 37 hours 30 minutes /week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Main duties of the job
- To coordinate, manage, maintain and implement information technology (IT)
- To use advanced levels of knowledge and experience to identify and evaluate complex IT/technical problems, consider available alternatives and to correct, repair or facilitate resolution of problem
- Evaluation of functionality and clinical/laboratory usefulness of new hardware and software
- Represent the Department at Trust IT & YNEGLH meetings and communicate complex operational IT issues
- Develop and lead a team of staff with designated IT duties throughout the Department
- In conjunction with the Genetics Head and Deputy Heads of Laboratory harmonise IT procedures and ensure that "best practice" is adopted in all areas in accordance with IT policy
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To coordinate, manage, maintain and implement information technology (IT) throughout the Genetics Directorate through a system of named individuals with responsibility for IT. All such work will be performed strictly in accordance with the Trusts IM&T Policy and Procedures.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To coordinate, manage, maintain and implement information technology (IT) throughout the Genetics Directorate through a system of named individuals with responsibility for IT. All such work will be performed strictly in accordance with the Trusts IM&T Policy and Procedures.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- A relevant first degree
- A relevant higher IT or Genetics qualification (MSc level) or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of solving IT related problems and implementing corrective actions
- Experience of implementing IT applications
- Extensive experience of Microsoft applications
- Experience in performing data analysis and producing reports in tabular, graphical and other formats
Desirable
- Experience in working with Information Management Systems
- Experience in implementing or maintaining paperless working environments
- Experience of Health Service working and knowledge of clinical laboratories
- Experience of performing database searches and queries using different applications
- Experience in construction and maintenance of web pages
- Experience or knowledge of electronic records
- Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices within medical Laboratories
- Knowledge of genetic testing
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to organise and manage projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Good keyboard and IT related skills
- Self-organisation and the ability to prioritise
- Ability to teach other members of staff
- Public relations skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- A relevant first degree
- A relevant higher IT or Genetics qualification (MSc level) or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of solving IT related problems and implementing corrective actions
- Experience of implementing IT applications
- Extensive experience of Microsoft applications
- Experience in performing data analysis and producing reports in tabular, graphical and other formats
Desirable
- Experience in working with Information Management Systems
- Experience in implementing or maintaining paperless working environments
- Experience of Health Service working and knowledge of clinical laboratories
- Experience of performing database searches and queries using different applications
- Experience in construction and maintenance of web pages
- Experience or knowledge of electronic records
- Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices within medical Laboratories
- Knowledge of genetic testing
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to organise and manage projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Good keyboard and IT related skills
- Self-organisation and the ability to prioritise
- Ability to teach other members of staff
- Public relations skills
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).
