Band 4 Pathology Informatics Technologist / IT support Technician

Job summary

This is a band 4 Cellular Pathology role with a focus on Laboratory IT & R&D. You will work cross sites with a base at Heartlands and QE. You will be experienced in a laboratory environment and have competencies / skills in IT or R&D. You must demonstrate attention to detail in your application as the role requires updating patient/sample records, cancer tracking data and generating lists for audit or studies to specific criteria. You will be IT literate and familiar with Trust/patient or laboratory information management systems. In addition, you will be familiar with standard Microsoft software such as Word and Excel, and also with extracting, analysing and summarising data in Excel or similar experience. You will work closely with the IT Lead and Cell Path Operational Managers in updating and delivering laboratory data and information systems. You will train colleagues in Laboratory information systems. You will be trained in specific systems such as Telepath, Qpulse and supplier specific software from Roche/Agilent/Sectra and others in order to cascade training to new colleagues.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to have or develop skills in these core tasks:

* Searches and extracts of lab data for audits, R&D, Pathology and mandatory cancer requirements.

* Support with data and audit trail data relating to incidents and enquiries.

* Train staff in Lab IT systems.

* Support colleagues with improved traceability and with IT developments such as digital Pathology new Lat IT systems.

* Support with updating procedures and other information on Qpulse and other laboratory quality systems.

* Coordinate and monitor Pathology Archive and records.

These Questions must be specifically answered within your application to support shortlisting:

*What experience have you got at summarising and presenting data?

*Briefly describe your specific competencies in IT/R&D or laboratory that might be relevant to performing this role.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

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