Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated, enthusiastic and suitably qualified IT Lead to work within our Microbiology and Virology Department. The successful candidate will support the Department by ensuring appropriate IT systems are available for use. They will work under the direction of the Integrated Laboratory Medicine IT Manager and the Microbiology and Virology Operational Site Managers.
- Interview date: 9th June 2025
- 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
The main duties include -
- Maintain laboratory IT systems.
- Troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Oversee the Department aspect of the IT Helpdesk.
- Oversee the implementation of new IT systems, including first line testing.
- Ensure the Department complies with regulatory requirements such as Cyber Essentials.
- Liaise with Department management, Scientific Leads, Clinicians and IT colleagues in the Trust to ensure projects are completed to a high standard.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To coordinate, manage, maintain and implement information technology (IT) throughout the Directorate of Integrated Laboratory Medicine through a system of named individuals with responsibility for IT. The post-holder will be assigned a base Department, but will be expected to provide cover for other Departments within the Directorate on occasions.
- All such work will be performed strictly in accordance with the Trusts IM&T Policy and Procedures.
- The post holder will be expected to work closely with the Trust IT Department and the Directorate IT management team on such issues as APEX problem resolution, system development, linking systems between Trusts e.g. NPEX. Pathosys, telepathology, video conferencing, Order Communications and results reporting.The post holder will be expected to fulfil the Departments IT input into these collaborative ventures
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 Directorate of Integrated Laboratory Medicine through a system of named individuals with responsibility for IT. The post-holder will be assigned a base Department, but will be expected to provide cover for other Departments within the Directorate on occasions.
- All such work will be performed strictly in accordance with the Trusts IM&T Policy and Procedures.
- The post holder will be expected to work closely with the Trust IT Department and the Directorate IT management team on such issues as APEX problem resolution, system development, linking systems between Trusts e.g. NPEX. Pathosys, telepathology, video conferencing, Order Communications and results reporting.The post holder will be expected to fulfil the Departments IT input into these collaborative ventures
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
- BSc in scientific or IT subject or equivalent qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understands the role of Integrated Laboratory Medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and its place within the Trust and/or wider NHS
- Experience of solving IT related problems and implementing corrective actions
- Knowledge and experience of using and trouble-shooting MS software (including MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook etc) and other spreadsheets and databases
- Knowledge of and experience of installing and trouble-shooting IT peripherals such as printers, bar code readers etc and the associated software e.g. printer drivers
- Experience in delivering training and communicating technical information to peers
Desirable
- Experience in working with Laboratory Information Management Systems
- Understands the computing needs of a pathology department, and the IT issues involved.
- Experience of working with lab analyser software and middleware
- Knowledge of SQL or other database interrogation methods.
- Knowledge of installing and troubleshooting IT peripherals
- Knowledge and experience of trouble shooting network problems
- Experience of working in an NHS pathology laboratory
- Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices within medical Laboratories
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
- Analytical approach and the ability to make appropriate decisions
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc in scientific or IT subject or equivalent qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understands the role of Integrated Laboratory Medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and its place within the Trust and/or wider NHS
- Experience of solving IT related problems and implementing corrective actions
- Knowledge and experience of using and trouble-shooting MS software (including MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook etc) and other spreadsheets and databases
- Knowledge of and experience of installing and trouble-shooting IT peripherals such as printers, bar code readers etc and the associated software e.g. printer drivers
- Experience in delivering training and communicating technical information to peers
Desirable
- Experience in working with Laboratory Information Management Systems
- Understands the computing needs of a pathology department, and the IT issues involved.
- Experience of working with lab analyser software and middleware
- Knowledge of SQL or other database interrogation methods.
- Knowledge of installing and troubleshooting IT peripherals
- Knowledge and experience of trouble shooting network problems
- Experience of working in an NHS pathology laboratory
- Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices within medical Laboratories
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
- Analytical approach and the ability to make appropriate decisions
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).
