Subject Specialist – Clinical Chemistry (LIMS)

Job overview

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in a place to take your career to the next level? Would you like to join a friendly, progressive, innovative team and play a part in the transformation of pathology services across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw? Do you want to work in a fully UKAS-accredited, modern laboratory environment where you can make a difference?

We have an exciting opportunity for a HCPC registered Clinical Chemistry Subject Specialist to play a key role in the implementation of the new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology. The LIMS is first of type in the UK and provides the chance for the post holder to be involved in the decision-making processes for the design and workflow within the Blood Sciences workstream.

The role is advertised as fixed term to May 2026, however this is likely to be extended as a project replan is underway.

Subject Specialists have already been appointed for each of the following disciplines:

• Haematology
• Immunology
• Blood Transfusion
• Histopathology
• Bacteriology and Virology

The experienced Subject Specialist will be a champion in their own field and must carry credibility with colleagues. They will play a vital role in enabling successful service transition and therefore must have an aptitude for understanding digital and its enablers in healthcare. The post holder will be expected to attend all the workflow and content events related to their expertise for the project.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in the development and implementation of the new LIMS. You will be working closely with the Pathology Senior Management Team, supplier product specialists and other key stakeholders. You will be monitoring compliance, achievement of key targets and the development of robust systems and processes which will ensure timely delivery of information. The post holder will work proactively with staff to analyse and plan the developing needs of the service to promote the achievement of the Pathology Network.

The post holder will be required to analyse data to monitor performance trends and targets utilising the pathology annual business plan as a framework to achieve improvement in processes and patient outcomes. There is a requirement to work collaboratively across all 5 trust sites and the wider network to ensure that service priorities are met.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria and give specific information about your qualifications/experience in Clinical Chemistry as this is the area that this role will focus on.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 10 months due to the post being recruited as part of a limited term project within the Trust. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the project’s implementation and the timescales associated with this.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.