Systems Analyst/Programmer

OUH; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) IT Support specialist at Band 6. The role is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) with participation in an out-of-hours on-call pattern to maintain the Winpath laboratory system.

You will work under the Biochemistry/LIMS IT structure, ensuring system continuity, data integrity and user support across the NHS Blood Sciences laboratories at John Radcliffe and affiliated sites.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Experience with complex information systems in a technical analyst capacity.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Experience extracting and interpreting data using structured query and reporting tools.
• Experience with Lab and Hospital EPR systems.
• Experience with GP electronic ordering systems.

Responsibilities

• Day to day support of Winpath enterprise (WPE) laboratory system, including on-call coverage.
• Collaborate with the EPR team to manage changes in WPE and EPR.
• Maintain accurate documentation of laboratory IT systems.
• Develop and maintain SQL queries for reporting and data extraction.
• Assist with statistical analysis, data collection and audit support.
• Perform additional tasks as designated.

Skills

SQL language development

Data analysis

Technical troubleshooting

Lab information systems

Education

Degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Winpath

EPR systems

GP ordering systems

Job description

Main area Laboratory Information Management Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: Some out of hours commitment. Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participation in out of hours on call pattern) Job ref 321-CSS-7953830-B6-PUB

Site John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

To maintain and develop systems and applications within the Blood sciences Laboratories under the guidance of the Biochemistry Laboratory Manager and Senior Analyst/Programmer.

Members of the LIMS IT Support team provide user and system support, covering the diagnostic laboratories of OUH. Liaising further afield with colleagues across the South 4 Pathology Partnership. The post holder will play a supporting role within the structure to ensure service continuity and development.

The post-holders will be self-motivated team players with a positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills and a methodical approach to tasks. As members of the team, they will demonstrate a high level of technical knowledge and diagnostic skills.

Main duties of the job

• Day to Day support of the Winpath enterprise (WPE) laboratory system. As part of on call system endure lab operational capability 24/7 across multiple departments.
• Work closely with the EPR team to manage changes in WPE and EPR.
• Maintain accurate documentation of laboratory IT systems.
• Maintain knowledge of SQL language development.
• Assist with statistical analysis, data collection, and audit support.
• Perform other tasks as designated.
• PLEASE NOTE: Previous applicants need not apply
• Please see attached job description

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or equivalent.

Experience and Knowledge

• Proven experience working with, or supporting, complex information systems in a technical analyst capacity.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Experience extracting and interpreting data using structured query and reporting tools.
• Experience of Lab and Hospital EPR systems
• Experience with GP electronic ordering systems

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.