Biomedical Scientist (Digital Technical Specialist POCT)
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAlready thinking ahead to interview?
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Job overview
Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology Service are looking for a Biomedical Scientist with a broad range of skills in POCT to join our Digital Team working on the implementation of a network wide LIMS .
You will provide technical and subject matter expertise to the Digital Programme of works. This will include working with the departments to ensure the LIMS solution meets their needs, and integrates with current and any future automated workflows.
*Please note this vacancy is only available to staff from the following trusts:
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust*
Main duties of the job
You will have extensive knowledge of the different aspects of POCT workflows from dissection through to reporting. Working with POCT Managers, Consultants and other stakeholders to deliver a standardised and harmonised system for LSC. You will use their knowledge and experience to guide, supervise and coordinate standardisation and harmonisation works required for digital projects.
This is a major digital transformation programme to implement a single network wide LIMS. This will be a key focus for your role.
You will also be instrumental in scoping of future technological improvements to the POCT service delivery including automation of laboratory processes. Ensuring that any solutions are compatible with and integrated to the core systems.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
- To provide technical and subject matter expertise to the Digital Programme of works
- To supervise, direct and train staff within POCT workstreams for LIMS
- To support the Digital Team with POCT clinical, regulatory and quality standards, undertake assessments and ensure compliance in Digital systems.
- To supervise and coordinate standardisation and harmonisation works required for digital projects
- To deputise for the Network BMS Technical Lead for POCT, as required
Please see the attached job description for a detailed view of the role.