Pathology LIMS & Digital Transformation Specialist

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Integrated Laboratory Medicine Directorate as a Pathology Digital System Specialist. The role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing Clinisys LIMS within cellular pathology to enhance digital workflows and support patient care.

The post is a 24-month fixed-term engagement with secondment options and flexible working where possible, aligned with NHS digital transformation objectives

Qualifications

• Significant experience in NHS pathology laboratory settings.
• Hands-on experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or middleware.
• Experience supporting service improvement projects.
• Knowledge of continuing professional development and quality assurance practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, implement and integrate Clinisys LIMS and related digital solutions.
• Develop safe, practical digital workflows to improve efficiency and patient care.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team under the Cellular Pathology domain lead.
• Support regional collaboration and training for staff through LIMS deployment and updates.

Skills

LIMS

digital systems

pathology workflows

Biomedical Scientist

Education

HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist

Tools

Clinisys LIMS

Job description

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Integrated Laboratory Medicine Directorate as a Pathology Digital System Specialist. The role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing Clinisys LIMS within cellular pathology to enhance digital workflows and support patient care.

The post is a 24-month fixed-term engagement with secondment options and flexible working where possible, aligned with NHS digital transformation objectives