Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the information and technology (IT) team within the Cellular Pathology Clinical Service Unit at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUHFT). We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Analyst / Programmer.
The department consists of Histopathology, Cytopathology and Mortuary services as well as additional specialist Osteoarticular/bone/soft tissue laboratory at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre.
OUHFT Laboratories are part of the South 4 Pathology Network (S4P) which is currently configuring a shared Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to harmonise working within the region. S4P also have an established Digital Pathology solution to help harmonise and manage patient samples across the region. The job will involve support and development in these areas within Cellular Pathology as well as the wider Pathology and Laboratories Directorate and South 4 Pathology
Main duties of the job
The role will involve:
Assisting and deputising for the IT Manager in the implementation of the new LIMS within Cellular Pathology and the South 4 Pathology Network.
Support and development of the current Cellular Pathology inhouse LIMS / essential databases.
Providing laboratory data for the senior laboratory management team.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.ukThe Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide support for the laboratory IT by:
- Maintenance and development of the current and future LIMS solutions with the department
- Co-ordination, development of local and regional digital pathology workflows
- Participation in the strategic development of the IT workflows across the department and S4P
- Maintenance and development of current and future database solutions
- Maintenance of accurate documentation of the relevant IT systems.
- Day-to-day management of local IT infrastructure.
- Training staff in systems use
- Installation of hardware
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide support for the laboratory IT by:
- Maintenance and development of the current and future LIMS solutions with the department
- Co-ordination, development of local and regional digital pathology workflows
- Participation in the strategic development of the IT workflows across the department and S4P
- Maintenance and development of current and future database solutions
- Maintenance of accurate documentation of the relevant IT systems.
- Day-to-day management of local IT infrastructure.
- Training staff in systems use
- Installation of hardware
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in IT / Computer science
- GCSE English (5-9)
- GCSE Mathematics (5-9)
- IT programming qualifications
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate profession body for IM&T
- Prince 2 Foundation Qualification or similar
- Other recognised IT qualification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Advanced programming skills in more than 1 language
- Evidence of management experience / training
- Experience of systems development and maintenance
- Experience of managing projects
- Planning of specific projects impacting across laboratory disciplines
- Ability to adapt and design information systems to meet business needs
- Proficient in testing software across applications and software
- Proficient in strategic planning, proposing policy or service change in line with system development
- Experience with working with commercial supplier
- Experience of using relational database programmes within a business environment
- Experience and competent in Microsoft Office, Office 365, MS Teams
- Practical understanding of client / server application
Desirable
- Experience in service quality issues and audit
- Information management experience in a clinical or pathology laboratory setting
- Experience of using FileMaker Pro
- Experience of working with Cerner Millennium build tools
- Knowledge of HL7 messaging
Other
Essential
- Reside within reasonable travelling distance of the John Radcliffe Hospital
- Car owner
- Ability to drive
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and preserving
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Commitment to Multi Disciplinary Team working
- Good interpersonal and team skills
- Demonstration of a professional attitude and manner
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in IT / Computer science
- GCSE English (5-9)
- GCSE Mathematics (5-9)
- IT programming qualifications
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate profession body for IM&T
- Prince 2 Foundation Qualification or similar
- Other recognised IT qualification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Advanced programming skills in more than 1 language
- Evidence of management experience / training
- Experience of systems development and maintenance
- Experience of managing projects
- Planning of specific projects impacting across laboratory disciplines
- Ability to adapt and design information systems to meet business needs
- Proficient in testing software across applications and software
- Proficient in strategic planning, proposing policy or service change in line with system development
- Experience with working with commercial supplier
- Experience of using relational database programmes within a business environment
- Experience and competent in Microsoft Office, Office 365, MS Teams
- Practical understanding of client / server application
Desirable
- Experience in service quality issues and audit
- Information management experience in a clinical or pathology laboratory setting
- Experience of using FileMaker Pro
- Experience of working with Cerner Millennium build tools
- Knowledge of HL7 messaging
Other
Essential
- Reside within reasonable travelling distance of the John Radcliffe Hospital
- Car owner
- Ability to drive
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and preserving
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Commitment to Multi Disciplinary Team working
- Good interpersonal and team skills
- Demonstration of a professional attitude and manner
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).
