Computer System Validation Tester with Audit

Esneft; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ESNEFT is seeking a motivated professional to join the Computer Validation Team across Colchester and Ipswich hospitals. You will work with pathology disciplines and hospital IT to validate pathology computer systems and support QA processes.

The role involves travel between Colchester and Ipswich with some home-based work. The post is a fixed-term opportunity ending 31 October 2027 and suitable for those with pathology or IT familiarity.

Qualifications

• Experience with pathology computer systems and IT in a hospital setting.
• Experience validating computer systems in a pathology/laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of quality management and audits within healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pathology computer system validation under the lead.
• Collaborate with validation team to complete processes on schedule.
• Work with laboratory staff during validation testing.
• Report non-conformities to lead tester promptly.
• Support Quality Managers in audits meeting statutory requirements e.g. UKAS.
• Assist in internal audits under supervision of Quality Managers.
• Promote a culture of quality improvement and clinical safety.

Skills

Pathology IT systems

Validation testing

Quality assurance

UKAS compliance

Cross-site collaboration

Tools

Laboratory IT software

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Computer Validation Team working in close conjunction with the laboratories across both Ipswich and Colchester sites and all pathology disciplines.

This role would suit staff currently working in either pathology or hospital IT department, with experience of pathology computer systems, or other hospital staff with knowledge of IT and/or pathology.

Our vision is to deliver innovative, high-performing pathology that is focused on our customers and delivers high quality and fully compliant services.

Our partnership is clinically led and designed to achieve the benefits of scale that can be achieved by both hospitals working together, while remaining close enough to our customers to meet their needs and support the excellent clinical care provided by our hospitals.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the best pathology staff and if you want to work with us to develop your own career and help us achieve our vision then we would like to hear from you.

This role requires you to travel across Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals with an element of working from home.

This post is until 31st October 2027, internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only which will need to be discussed with your line manager

Main duties of the job

• Assist with pathology based computer system validation, as directed and supervised by the validation lead.
• Work closely with the validation team to ensure timely completion of the process.
• Work closely with the laboratory staff while carrying out validation testing.
• Report any non-conformities in a timely manner to the lead tester.
• Work closely with Quality Managers in achieving internal audits which meet relevant statutory requirements e.g. UKAS.
• Undertake/assist in internal audits under the direction of appropriate Quality Managers.
• Promote a culture of quality improvement and clinical safety within the Trust, building a community of practice of frontline staff with improvement skills, confidence and expertise.

For further information about this role please contact:

Nic Pietrantonio, Deputy Pathology CSV Lead, [e-mail]

Interview date: 20th November

Working at ESNEFT

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on sponsorship we are unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold. Full guidance on sponsorship can be found Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Notes

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

In line with AfC Terms and Conditions new entrants to NHS will commence on the entry level of the salary

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