Subject Specialist – Immunology (LIMS)

Subject Specialist – Immunology (LIMS)

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Biomedical Sciences – LIMS Implementation. Fixed term 7 months until 31 May 2026, with potential extension. Part‑time 15 hours per week. Job ref 190-0849-DIR.

Salary £47,810 – £54,710 pa (pro rata for part‑time). Closing 26/10/2025 23:59.

Job overview

HCPC registered Immunology Subject Specialist to play a key role in the implementation of the new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology. The LIMS is first‑of‑type in the UK and provides the opportunity for the post holder to be involved in decision‑making processes for the design and workflow within the Blood Sciences workstream.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in the development and implementation of the new LIMS. Working closely with the Pathology Senior Management Team, supplier product specialists and other key stakeholders, the post holder will monitor compliance, achievement of key targets and develop robust systems and processes to ensure timely delivery of information.

The post holder will analyse data to monitor performance trends and targets, utilising the pathology annual business plan as a framework to achieve improvement in processes and patient outcomes. The role requires collaboration across all five Trust sites and the wider network to meet service priorities.

Working for our organisation

STHFT operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, a workforce of over 18 500 employees and covers five hospital sites. The Trust is a leader in NHS research and provides excellent staff benefits, including professional development and initiatives that support work‑life balance.

All employment with the Trust is subject to NHS Employment Checks, including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check where required.

Person specification

Personal Qualities

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Resilient and adaptable to change.
• Flexible and innovative.
• Willingness to develop new skills and complete appropriate training.
• Self‑aware and self‑motivated.
• A team player, able to work alone.
• A professional approach that inspires confidence.
• Demonstrable leadership qualities.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent planning, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good leadership and supervisory skills.
• Experience of managing challenging situations.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop and implement training programmes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Ability to prioritise a wide range of competing priorities and deal with changing demands, tight deadlines and a pressurised environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and to exercise political judgement and astuteness when working with stakeholders with differing complex agendas.
• Awareness of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw ICs priorities and work streams.
• Ability to analyse highly complex information from multiple sources and produce reports or make recommendations to senior management.
• Practical knowledge of risk management.
• In‑depth understanding of the NHS, including organisation and policy changes.

Experience

• Experience with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of operational Pathology services and in‑depth understanding of Pathology IT requirements.
• Specialist knowledge, experience and expertise of information analysis and the use of information across the discipline.
• Experience of analysing data and information and presenting this to a range of users.
• A proven ability to work effectively and sensitively in multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with other organisations, departments, disciplines.
• Demonstrable experience of IT system implementations or practical experience of being involved with projects.
• Experience of working with management teams to influence and guide the implementation of change.
• Worked in the NHS or another large healthcare service provider organisation.
• Effective management of stakeholders at all levels, including executive stakeholders.
• Experience of facilitating group discussions to achieve a desired outcome.

Education and Qualifications

• Higher degree or equivalent OR relevant experience.
• Current HCPC Registration or qualification in advanced IT use (e.g. Microsoft Office Specialist, ISEB Certificate in Data, Management Essentials or equivalent experience).
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist training to masters equivalent level.
• Formal qualification in LEAN management and change techniques.
• Formal qualification in Project management (PRINCE 2 practitioner) or equivalent experience.
• Relevant digital work experience within the NHS or other large organisations.
• Qualification in advanced IT use (e.g. Microsoft Office Specialist, ISEB Certificate in Data Management Essentials or equivalent experience).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Contact

Name: Joe Trigg
Job title: Workstream Lead – Blood Sciences
Email: joseph.trigg1@nhs.net
Telephone: 07576 823286

Equality and Diversity

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.