Senior Biomedical Scientist Pathology IT

The post will require a unique blend of both technical and clinical knowledge, the successful candidate will need to be both technically and clinically competent in order to represent the Trust; a Biomedical scientist with a history of administrator responsibilities and knowledge of WinPath Enterprise would be of considerable value. Experience of the LIMS upgrade project and involvement in the design stages is desirable. Experience of analyser data managers and other Pathology Systems is desirable.The post will report directly to the Pathology IT Manager.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

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Essential: - BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Desirable: - Specialist BMS Portfolio or MSc in Biomedical Science.; - LIMS Super User/Administrator.

Essential: - Worked within a Biomedical Science discipline at a BMS level for at least 5 years.; - Involvement in IT projects within Pathology environments.

Desirable: - LIMS Super User/Administrator.; - Experience configuring analyser/data manager connections to LIMS.

Essential: - Working knowledge of all disciplines of Pathology, including Phlebotomy.; - Good I.T. & Keyboard skills; - Ability to write clear reports and develop IT projects.; - Excellent communication skills at all levels.; - Ability to initiate and monitor change processes.; - Good communicator. Able to take the lead role but also with good strengths in a team situation.

Desirable: - Knowledge of Quality Management software packages.; - Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures.; - Evidence of setting targets professional/personal and following to completion; - Ability to work across disciplines and to liaise closely with counterparts; - Diplomatic and assertive; - Able to communicate at the most senior levels, imparting controversial and highly complex information.

Essential: - Travel to other sites.; - Must be able to work some weekends and Bank Holidays as required for system upgrades.

Desirable: - Ability to participate in out of hours on call system.