Pathology Digital System Specialist

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Pathology Digital System Specialist to lead the design, testing and deployment of the Clinisys LIMS within Cellular Pathology. You will work within a multidisciplinary team on a 24-month fixed-term contract, contributing to digital workflows and service improvements across the Trust.

The role requires HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with extensive experience in NHS Cellular Pathology and a keen interest in digital

Qualifications

• IBMS Approved BSc (Hons) or equivalent
• State Registration (HCPC)
• Practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist within their designated pathology discipline
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development

Responsibilities

• Design, testing, implementation and integration of Clinisys LIMS and related digital solutions in Cellular Pathology
• Develop safe, practical and fit-for-purpose digital workflows to streamline processes
• Contribute to quality and compliance during the rollout of the digital system
• Support training and staff during the implementation of the LIMS across sites

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

IBMS Approved BSc (Hons) or equivalent

State Registration (HCPC)

Registered Biomedical Scientist in pathology

Continued professional development

Tools

LIMS

Middleware applications

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Pathology Digital System Specialist

The closing date is 08 November 2026

Ready to help shape the future of pathology diagnostics?

The Integrated Laboratory Medicine (ILM) Directorate at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NuTH) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist (BMS) to join our digital transformation programme as a Pathology Digital System Specialist.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your Cellular Pathology expertise to help design, develop and implement our new Clinisys Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

We are looking for someone with strong experience of NHS Cellular Pathology laboratory processes and workflows, a good understanding of pathology digital systems, and an aptitude for technology and innovation. Experience of LIMS development or digital transformation would be advantageous.

• Interview Date Friday 13 November 2026
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week - Secondment opportunities are available with agreement from your current manager; part-time hours and job share may also be considered

Main duties of the job

Working within a multidisciplinary team and under the guidance of the Cellular Pathology Domain Lead, you will contribute to the design, testing, implementation and integration of the new Clinisys LIMS and associated digital solutions. Using your laboratory knowledge, you will help develop safe, practical and fit-for-purpose digital workflows, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency and reduce waste while supporting high-quality patient care.

This is a 24-month fixed-term post offering an excellent opportunity to develop your digital expertise while making a lasting contribution to pathology services across the Trust

Why Join Us?

You’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive team committed to innovation and excellence in patient care. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of pathology services, working on a high-profile digital programme that will influence how diagnostic services are delivered for years to come.

Secondment opportunities are available with agreement from your current manager; part-time hours and job share may also be considered.

If you’re passionate about pathology, technology and making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on Careers at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit our website: Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

About You

You will be a motivated and proactive individual with experience of LIMS and laboratory equipment in a busy laboratory environment. Ideally, you will have contributed to service improvement or digital transformation projects and be enthusiastic about improving laboratory services through technology.

You will represent NuTH Cell Pathology as part of a regional collaboration, working with laboratory teams across other NHS Trusts and external suppliers to support the development and implementation of a single-instance LIMS. This will include supporting quality and compliance requirements, sharing laboratory and informatics knowledge, and helping to train and support staff through implementation.

You will:

• thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• work confidently both independently and collaboratively
• demonstrate initiative, resilience and a solution-focused approach
• communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
• be organised, analytical and confident managing competing priorities
• have a creative approach to problem-solving
• be enthusiastic about digital innovation in healthcare
• be proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• oIBMS Approved BSc (Hons) or equivalent
• oState Registration (Health Professions Council)
• oPractice as a registered Biomedical Scientist within their designated pathology discipline
• oEvidence of recent continuing professional development

Knowledge & Experience

• oSignificant experience of working within a busy NHS Pathology laboratory
• oPractical knowledge and hands on experience of Pathology Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and/or middleware applications
• oExperience of supporting a recent service improvement project
• oKnowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• oKnowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods

Skills & Abilities

• oGood time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• oAbility to communicate technical information to staff at all levels
• oProficient in the use of Microsoft Office software

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust