Pathology Information Technology (IT) Microbiology Specialist

As the Pathology IT Microbiology Specialist, the post-holder will lead on all aspects of IT relating to Microbiology. This includes technical support, trouble shooting, and liaising with departmental heads, Clinical heads, Laboratory scientists and support staff. A primary role is the configuration and maintenance of the Laboratory Information Management System and Order Communications System, and the clinical work practices they support, to implement safe, efficient and optimised Laboratory IT processes.

This post has the responsibility to support and develop, with others, IT processes that communicate with the LIMS as a pivotal system in a wider collection of interconnected clinical IT systems that support the Laboratory and it's service users, including, Trust Clinical Systems, Primary Care IT, Community care IT systems, billing systems, and regional/national Health agencies., Critically review, prepare, implement, maintain & ensure compliance with Standard Operating procedures.Troubleshooting the IT element of problems, & maintenance of expensive & complex analytical equipment.

To regularly audit management & operational performance data e.g. accuracy, precision, turnaround times, workload, material consumption. Plan and take corrective action where necessary.

Lead the development of IT services to meet future clinical and public health needs. Proactively introduce new services & innovative technologies where significant clinical improvements are identified and resources permit.

This includes advancements related to IT systems, analysers, the Laboratory Information Management System, and Microbiology-specific programmes such as Infection Prevention and Control.

Responsible for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of Microbiology module / rules, interfaces and data transfer systems to support the service and the clinical outcomes.

Designated Micro IT Subject matter expert understanding the department requirements / processes, to leading on both in-house developed and externally procured applications; and liaising with the Pathology Transformation Team and Project Managers accordingly.

Initiates audits tomonitor clinical effectiveness.Responsible for the initial management and investigation of any incidents in the service and for reporting these to the Microbiology Quality Lead.

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