Job summary
Expected Shortlisting Date: 13/01/2025
Planned Interview Date: 22/01/2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen at NPIC (National Pathology Imaging Cooperative) based at LTHT for a Research Systems Lead. The candidate will work closely with the Head of Research Infrastructure and will be responsible for the management of Information Systems relating to the Research activity of the NPIC programme. NPIC works collaboratively with Hospital Trusts, Universities and commercial companies ranging from spinouts and SMEs to large multinationals to expand the use and impact of digital pathology and artificial intelligence, as well as the development of quality assurance tools for digital pathology. Our research team plays a vital role in realizing our ambitions by helping to develop project opportunities and support projects through their lifecycle.
Main duties of the job
This role requires an experienced individual who is driven, ambitious, and passionate about improving patient care through the use of cutting-edge technology. The post holder will be responsible for the Research Image Management Systems, policy/procedure creation, technical implementation, and service development. The NPIC programme is highly dependent on IT systems to support the creation and use of research data for academic and commercial partners to develop AI-powered diagnostic tools. The post holder will be responsible for the management and performance of these operational systems, ensuring that they meet agreed standards and are developed to meet evolving requirements, within the constraints of existing contracts. A key element of the job is the development of data analysis, information management, and reporting mechanisms to meet the needs of the NPIC programme and partner Trusts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Digital Pathology Research Systems Lead
Reports to: Head of Research Infrastructure
Band: 8a
Unit/Department: Research and Innovation
Location: SJUH
AFC Number: 3473a
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY
The National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC) programme, a £100m+ initiative supported by central funding from NHS England, Innovate UK, and the Office for Life Sciences. NPIC has the ambition to provide a national platform to support pathology services. The post-holder will be responsible for the management of Information Systems relating to the Research activity of the NPIC programme.
To succeed in this role, the successful candidate will need substantial experience in project management and a track record of delivery. The ability to build successful networks and collaborations across a complex range of stakeholders, including industry, academia, NHS, and patients.
This role requires an experienced individual who is driven, ambitious, and passionate about improving patient care through the use of cutting-edge technology. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of service re-design, policy/procedure creation & technical implementation, and service development. The job holder will use experience and judgment to evaluate complex requirements and implement solutions that are consistent with the overall aims of the Programme.
The Pathology Directorate in the Trust is highly dependent on IT systems to support the delivery of the clinical service to patients. Key IT systems across Cellular Pathology include Picture Archiving Communication System - PACS, Synoptic Reporting, and interfaces with Laboratory Information Systems, Laboratory Tracking Systems, and systems across WYAAT. There are likely to be in excess of 150 staff across WYAAT with the majority of these being users who use the system on a daily basis.
The post holder will also provide comprehensive management support to the Programme and across the region and will have responsibility for the leadership and performance of a team of technical and information staff and will ensure that services are delivered within budget to agreed quality standards. The post holder will work in a complex environment and must ensure that effective communications are established and maintained across the region, all Trust IT, and service users.
To lead on the information strategy planning for the NPIC Programme ensuring the provision of an information and analysis service to meet the specific needs of the Programme and other service users both internal and external.
Accountable for the effective operational management and performance of all current systems within the NPIC Programme such as PACS, synoptic reporting, internal data warehouse, and all interfaces between the various systems as well as any future developments.
Manage a team of staff to deliver IT and Information services.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
* Strong leadership skills
* Excellent organisational and planning skills, and the ability to prioritize in a high-pressure environment
* Able to coordinate and influence the activity of others to produce work within agreed time-scales and quality standards
* Confident and articulate, able to get across own point and negotiate in complex situations
Desirable
* Experience in the use of risk and issue management to track and resolve ongoing project matters.
* Experience of implementing information systems
* Experience of budget management
* Experience of training delivery
Experience
Essential
* In-depth specialist knowledge/experience of Information Systems and PACS
* Knowledge of Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information, and Caldicott
* Knowledge of the strategic direction of the NHS and an understanding of the implications of national policy including NpfIT/Connecting for Health.
* Knowledge of data standards, NHS performance indicators, national targets, and Standards for Better Health.
* Recent experience in a senior management post
Desirable
* Recent experience of working in Pathology, preferably within an acute NHS Trust
* Knowledge of local and national IT Strategy
* Recent experience of working in the NHS (in any sector)
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or experience with evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* ITIL Foundation Level
* Prince2 Project Management Foundation Level
* Management qualification
Other Criteria
Essential
* Willingness to work across sites as required
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address: St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF
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