Pathology IT Systems Lead

NHS; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking an experienced IT support specialist for the Pathology department at University Hospital Southampton. The role involves managing and supporting critical IT systems, leading complex IT projects, and ensuring effective service delivery. Candidates must possess a degree and demonstrate strong IT and project management skills, along with experience in the healthcare sector. A commitment to patient-centered values and the capacity to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment are essential.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Generous pension scheme

35 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Significant IT experience to support complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of IT Systems and service improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support LIMS and IT developments in Pathology.
• Implement and oversee complex IT projects.
• Deal with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Project management

General IT skills

Change management

Collaboration

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent specialist knowledge

Job description

Job summary

The Pathology IT team at UHS are looking for support to expand our service with a dedicated role for Order Communications within the team

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Details Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

188-AC050725

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Job description Job responsibilities

1. Management & support of LIMS, core IT systems and IT developments within Pathology.2. Role requires significant IT experience to provide specialist IT knowledge and support for the implementation of complex IT projects at organisational and departmental level.3. The programmes assigned to the post holder will be strategic and the post holder will be required to deal with stakeholders at all levels.4. The role requires an excellent knowledge of digital and other IT systems, knowledge and understanding of underlying technical infrastructure and dependencies.

Job description Job responsibilities

1. Management & support of LIMS, core IT systems and IT developments within Pathology.2. Role requires significant IT experience to provide specialist IT knowledge and support for the implementation of complex IT projects at organisational and departmental level.3. The programmes assigned to the post holder will be strategic and the post holder will be required to deal with stakeholders at all levels.4. The role requires an excellent knowledge of digital and other IT systems, knowledge and understanding of underlying technical infrastructure and dependencies.

Person Specification Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential

• Degree or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of recent further professional development.
• Strong evidence of detail knowledge of IT Systems.
• Experience of service improvement techniques.
• Experience of delivering IT projects.
• Experience leading change management
• Evidence of presenting complex information to internal and external groups in an understandable way
• Evidence of leading change through empowering people and holding them to account
• Experience of working to demanding and competing timetables

Desirable

• Experience working with databases and systems.
• Knowledge of multi-user systems and database structure
• Significant knowledge of healthcare system configuration and NHS data definitions.
• Experience of managing interfaces and integration between clinical IT systems both internally to Trust and externally to other healthcare clients or networks
• Experience in applying NHS Digital standards within Pathology systems.
• Previous experience of working in a Pathology environment

Skills and competencies Essential

• Project management
• General IT skills
• Coordination
• Change management
• Collaborative approach
• Communication
• Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
• Organisational skills

Trust Values Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Person Specification Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential

• Degree or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of recent further professional development.
• Strong evidence of detail knowledge of IT Systems.
• Experience of service improvement techniques.
• Experience of delivering IT projects.
• Experience leading change management
• Evidence of presenting complex information to internal and external groups in an understandable way
• Evidence of leading change through empowering people and holding them to account
• Experience of working to demanding and competing timetables

Desirable

• Experience working with databases and systems.
• Knowledge of multi-user systems and database structure
• Significant knowledge of healthcare system configuration and NHS data definitions.
• Experience of managing interfaces and integration between clinical IT systems both internally to Trust and externally to other healthcare clients or networks
• Experience in applying NHS Digital standards within Pathology systems.
• Previous experience of working in a Pathology environment

Skills and competencies Essential

• Project management
• General IT skills
• Coordination
• Change management
• Collaborative approach
• Communication
• Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
• Organisational skills

Trust Values Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)