Head of Pathology IT Systems

This post will lead on all aspects of LCL digital strategy and will be responsible for all of LCL digital transformation programmes. A key part of this role will be to lead on the implementation of the EPR Order communications module and to provide expert level support on the migration to the new CMPN LIMS solution.
The role is Hybrid in nature but is expected to provide support and visibility of the IT team at all of LCLs Sites., + Provide Leadership to the IT support function within LCL.
+ Be the link between the trust digital service and LCL.
+ Provide expert support on the LIMS migration.
+ Lead on the Order Communication aspect of the EPR implementation.
+ Be the LIMS technical design lead.
+ Work with digital teams across C&M to support integration of other third party system as necessary
+ Lead on the design of LCLs Digital Roadmap, This is a managerial role in the provision of effective, efficient and fully integrated IT
Systems services within Pathology. Maximising the services availability and integrity
as well as optimising the value gained by the Pathology from its investment in IT
Systems.
This will be achieved by:
+ Working with the Directorate Managers in the running of the Trusts IT
Systems by supporting the Trust's requirements of both clinical and nonclinical systems, providing professional execution of Incident, Request
Fulfilment, Change, Configuration and Problem Management;
+ Managing with software and hardware installations, specifications, testing and
service transition; including but not limited to LIMS and Middleware
+ Supporting the HLT in meeting business objectives by contributing to
assessment of potential technology innovations and, where approved, assisting
their implementation;
+ Providing professional support (related to pathology) to the Trust Digital team
across the functions within the IT department.
+ Complying with corporate governance structures in keeping with the principles
and standards, as set out by the Trust.
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+ Maintaining the highest standards of IM&T professionalism through; personal
conduct with all colleagues, proactively ensuring an awareness of the importance
of adherence to relevant policies and procedures.
+ Driving forward the technological developments required by the both the
pathology service and the wider trust objectives. The post holder will be
a key member of the trust Digital groups.
+ Acting as the pathology expert for a range of areas representing the LCL in local
and regional forums.
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Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Candidates applying for the role of Healthcare Assistant on the staff bank should note that due to the nature of the role, workers must be aged 18 or above when commencing in post. Applicants are therefore welcome from those aged over 18 or within 3 months' of their 18^th birthday.
The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.
The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24.
Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £18+£5 (standard disclosure) or £38+£5 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment.
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This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults' policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures.
Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation.
All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action.
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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.