Project Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Pathology LIMS (Fixed Term)
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Project Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Pathology LIMS Replacement (Fixed Term to April 2025)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pathology & Transfusion Services at the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join us on a fixed term contract.
Are you an experienced Biomedical Scientist registered with the HCPC, with good IT skills looking for a fantastic temporary opportunity to support the harmonisation, testing and go live of the S4PP joint LIMS?
This post of Project Specialist BMS was created as part of our LIMS Business Case with a significant role in a complex clinical IT project. We have a lot to do before the phased go live from late 2024 into early 2025 and your roles will be crucial to our success.
Main duties of the job
You must have a keen eye for detail throughout to support our LIMS replacement project which will also include interfaces to existing systems such as ICE Order Comms, PathManager Business Reporting, MSOFT Blood360, Sample 360 and Careflow EPR.
You will support the harmonisation, testing and go live of the S4PP joint LIMS. Your skills and hard work will ensure a high quality system that is fit for purpose, safe and effective by undertaking relevant work for full end to end and user acceptance testing. This will include the testing and go live of relevant software updates including interfaces to analysers and equipment such as Point of Care devices. You will primarily support the Blood Sciences build within the LIMS but you will also be expected to support the wider project so some pan-pathology experience would be an advantage.
Job responsibilities
* We are seeking a highly motivated Biomedical Scientist to support the Blood Sciences department and we will support you in finding your feet early on and integrating with the Trust and network project team. You will report to the Pathology IT Systems Manager.
* Under the direction of the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager, liaise with Pathology personnel to agree and provide evidence of appropriate verification and validation work for relevant systems.
* Support the set up and testing of new analyser and equipment interfaces including Point of Care Devices (POC).
* Undertake full end to end user acceptance testing using agreed test scripts for the new Pathology LIMS and updated ICE Order Comms systems.
* Communicate effectively the outcomes of verification work identifying areas of concern and raising non-conformances as required.
* Support the Pathology & Transfusion IT System Manager, Pathology Management Team and Quality Manager with evidence to maintain compliance with applicable Pathology IT System quality standards such as ISO15189.
* Assist in revising existing laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and writing any new specialist IT related SOPs and other guidance documents.
* Validate new clinical and business information reports in appropriate formats for Trust specialist systems such as data warehouse and for service users such as the Pathology senior team.
* Draft new local Business Continuity plans for the LIMS.
* Deliver training as required.
* Support the wider S4 LIMS project as required.
* Ensure compliance with good work practices in accordance with the standards of ISO 15189.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level in a relevant subject.
* HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
* IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent experience.
* Up to date evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
Knowledge
* Ability to use pre-defined test scripts and record outcomes for verification and validation.
* Able to effectively communicate outcomes of verification work identifying areas of concern.
* Ability to communicate highly complex and/or sensitive information to colleagues and other healthcare staff.
* Ability to work independently within an agreed remit.
* Good trouble-shooting and problem solving skills.
Experience
* Strong Pathology Laboratory background.
* Experienced user of Pathology Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
* Experience with Clinisys Winpath.
* Experience in supporting training sessions.
* Experience of working in an NHS Pathology Laboratory.
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.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Pathology and Transfusion IT Services Manager
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata
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