Pathology Digital Systems Specialist

As we embark on the next stages of our Pathology Digital Transformation Programme, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our Digital Pathology team on a permanent basis.

Main duties of the job:

• Under the guidance and supervision of the Pathology Digital Lead(s), the post holder will support the design, configuration, and implementation of Pathology Digital Systems, ensuring that discipline-specific laboratory workflows, quality requirements, and clinical needs are appropriately captured and reflected in the system configuration.
• The post holder will assist in the coordination and delivery of informatics activities within their discipline, collaborating closely with the Trust’s Digital Services, Pathology leadership teams, and external system suppliers to ensure the effective integration and operation of the LIMS and associated digital systems (including middleware, analyser interfaces, NPEX, and ICE).
• They will support the investigation and resolution of technical failures, configuration issues, or non-conformities arising from pathology digital systems, working in conjunction with the Pathology Quality Manager and senior colleagues to implement corrective and preventive actions, monitor outcomes, and maintain compliance with Trust and regulatory standards.
• The post holder will contribute to the resilient and secure delivery of pathology informatics services by providing application and operational support within their scope of competence, ensuring that system inputs, workflows, and outputs meet user and service requirements.
• The post holder will also support the training, supervision, and professional development of Biomedical Scientists and support staff, promoting safe, effective, and confident use of digital systems within the laboratory environment.

Qualifications:

• IBMS Approved BSc (Hons) or equivalent
• State Registration (Health Professions Council)
• Practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist within their designated pathology discipline
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development

Experience and Knowledge:

• Significant experience of working within a busy NHS Pathology laboratory
• Practical knowledge and hands-on experience of Pathology Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and/or middleware applications.
• Experience of supporting a recent service improvement project

Other Requirements:

• There may be a requirement to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites, including occasional travel to North Cumbria.
• The Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.

Fit and Proper Person Requirements:

Applicants who meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) will require additional pre-employment checks in line with CQC and NHS England statutory guidance.

Certificate of Sponsorship:

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence. To provide sponsorship you and the role you are applying for must meet UKVI eligibility requirements.

Disability and Background Checks:

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, those who have a disability that requires support in the workplace (two-tick pledge) and those who have been looked after by the care system as a child or young person will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme. We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, disabled candidates and other under-represented groups such as LGBT+. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and have a Gold award from the Defence Recognition Scheme. We also support Apprenticeships and Age-Positive initiatives.

Additional information: The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required.