Deputy Area Laboratories Systems manager

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Deputy Area Laboratories Systems Manager. This role involves support in developing the Laboratory Information System and managing database integrity. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree or equivalent specialist knowledge, senior level experience in laboratory settings, and IT expertise. A UK driving licence is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must hold an appropriate master’s degree.
• Extensive experience in hospital laboratory settings.
• Knowledge of laboratory IT procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Area Laboratories Systems Manager.
• Maintain and develop the Laboratory Information System.
• Investigate and evaluate new software proposals.

Skills

Highly developed medical laboratory technology knowledge

Information technology expertise

Problem-solving in computing issues

Education

Master's degree or equivalent specialist knowledge

Tools

WinPath suite

Microsoft operating systems

Job description

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are: NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website – NHS Ayrshire & Arran – Home (nhsaaa.net).

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Area Laboratories Systems Manager based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do

As Deputy Area Laboratories Systems Manager, you will provide support to the Area Laboratories Systems Manager in developing and maintaining the Area Laboratories’ Laboratory Information System, and the investigation, evaluation and reporting on the suitability of any proposed new software and systems. Alongside the Area Laboratories Systems Manager, you will be responsible for the integrity and security of databases held within the laboratory services, and for maintaining links for the electronic transfer of results for electronic reporting within acute services and primary care.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job

You should hold an appropriate master’s degree or be able to demonstrate relevant specialist knowledge to an equivalent level. You must have a highly developed specialist knowledge of operational diagnostic Medical Laboratory Technology and of relevant Information Technology, underpinned by theory and extensive experience. This will require an in-depth specialist knowledge of laboratory IM&T procedures acquired through extensive professional training and experience. You should have experience at a senior level in a hospital laboratory and experience of IT operations, maintenance and management or be in a position to demonstrate similar levels of experience and achievement if from a non-NHS or non-laboratory background.

In addition, the Deputy Area Laboratory Systems Manager will be required to:

• Have maintained, improved and updated their professional knowledge and skills and participated in CPD.
• Investigate and resolve computing issues within the laboratory and hence must possess a highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and practice, of a wide range of laboratory procedures.
• To have a detailed knowledge of the various modules that comprises the WinPath suite of programs.
• To have a knowledge of Microsoft based operating systems with emphasis on the version of Windows currently in use.

Hours

37 hours per week

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership

A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

Contact for more information

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Douglas Bryson, Systems Manager, 01563 827471. [e-mail]

Additional information for overseas candidates

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this can be found within the Candidate Information Pack. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

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