Microbiology IT & Development Lead

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Microbiology IT and Development Section Manager to lead IT initiatives in the Microbiology service and work with the Pathology ICT and Trust ICT teams to implement improvements.

The role combines technical leadership with people management, including shifting as needed, ensuring high quality reporting, and coordinating with suppliers to deliver innovative IT solutions within CWPS.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required for Biomedical Scientist.
• MSc, FIBMS or IBMS Specialist Diploma or CPSM logbook equivalent.
• IBMS Specialist Diploma completion or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT aspects of Microbiology service and project work.
• Coordinate IT issues with Pathology ICT and Trust ICT teams.
• Oversee procurement of equipment and IT interfacing tests.
• Act as shift manager and principal contact for HR and operations.
• Lead on IT improvement projects within Microbiology.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT systems

LIMS data extraction

Project management

Staff development

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

HCPC Registration

MSc / IBMS Special Examination

IBMS Specialist Diploma / CPSM logbook

CPD evidence

Tools

LIMS

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Microbiology IT and Development Section Manager to lead IT initiatives in the Microbiology service and work with the Pathology ICT and Trust ICT teams to implement improvements.

The role combines technical leadership with people management, including shifting as needed, ensuring high quality reporting, and coordinating with suppliers to deliver innovative IT solutions within CWPS.