Job summary
The Post holder will participate in ensuring that the LIMS and all other pathology related IT systems and services are fit for purpose and reliable in the clinical setting within specifiedsections of the laboratory. The role will support both business as usual functions such asapplication, operational and system support as well as participating in changes and projects asrequired within NWLP.
Main duties of the job
- Support NWLP business as usual functions to ensure smooth operations of thepathology service.
- Gain a thorough understanding of the systems, processes and workflows to be ableto provide expert support and advice to users.
- Contribute to the delivery and implementation of IT projects across NWL Pathology.
- Participate in the relevant meetings.
- Participate in delivery of the NWLP IT project plans.
- Ensure the LIMS and associated IT systems are supported with operational efficiency,reliability and clinical safety as key drivers.
- Liaise with the relevant stakeholders in change requests and service support ensuring
About us
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2025, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 7 April 2025
- Monday 12 May 2025
- Monday 2 June 2025
- Monday 7 July 2025
- Monday 4 August 2025
- Monday 1 September 2025
- Monday 6 October 2025
- Monday 3 November 2025
- Monday 1 December 2025
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- MSc Biomedical Science, Information Systems, Computing, a related subject or equivalent
- Experience working with IT systems in a complex department in the NHS or a similar organisation
- Evidence of continual professional development, especially in areas of Information Technology
Desirable
- Management qualification/IT related degree
- Project Management Qualification such as Prince 2, Agile
- Relevant professional qualification (FIBMS) or equivalent
- Scientific qualification or experience working in pathology or healthcare
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex and/or sensitive information and to take decisive and practical action.
- Able to ensure accuracy of information across multiple spreadsheets and sources
- Proven ability to present complex information in user friendly formats.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with large multi-site laboratory IT systems
- Experience of laboratory computer systems and networked applications.
- Experience within a laboratory or as a service user
- Quality management systems.
Desirable
- Excellent understanding of NHS operational and strategic issues
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- MSc Biomedical Science, Information Systems, Computing, a related subject or equivalent
- Experience working with IT systems in a complex department in the NHS or a similar organisation
- Evidence of continual professional development, especially in areas of Information Technology
Desirable
- Management qualification/IT related degree
- Project Management Qualification such as Prince 2, Agile
- Relevant professional qualification (FIBMS) or equivalent
- Scientific qualification or experience working in pathology or healthcare
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex and/or sensitive information and to take decisive and practical action.
- Able to ensure accuracy of information across multiple spreadsheets and sources
- Proven ability to present complex information in user friendly formats.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with large multi-site laboratory IT systems
- Experience of laboratory computer systems and networked applications.
- Experience within a laboratory or as a service user
- Quality management systems.
Desirable
- Excellent understanding of NHS operational and strategic issues
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).
