Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated digital project manager to work in the Department of Clinical Biochemistry to support the delivery of an ongoing programme of digital transformation in pathology services as part of the South Pathology Partnership.
Applicants will need to demonstrate experience of the full life cycle of digital project management and delivery in an NHS setting and ideally be familiar with the deployment of new IT systems in a clinical laboratory environment.
Technical expertise and practical experience of software testing methods and quality assurance is essential. Knowledge of laboratory automation, clinical order communications systems and experience of working with primary care services from an IT systems perspective would also be an advantage.
The role will be hosted by and based at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, but the post-holder will be expected to work with primary care colleagues and may need to collaborate with other South trusts, so the ability to travel locally would be an advantage.
The post is offered full-time ( hours a week) until March in the first instance. Part-time hours and/or flexible working will be considered.
This post is only open to existing employees working at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be instrumental in the implementation of a sample tracking and automated receipting system operating between primary care locations and the OUH laboratories. This will entail working with suppliers to establish and test local connectivity and subsequent roll out to pilot GP practices, implementing run-through labelling, designing and delivering testing and training, and supporting early adopters.
Key responsibilities will include drawing up project plans and defining deliverables and technical solutions, engaging with primary care stakeholders and laboratory staff, managing risks and issues, and ensuring systems are fit for purpose and clinically safe.
The role has significant potential to expand into other areas as the need arises, including delivering improvements to a joint LIMS system, and involvement in a planned upgrade of the current primary care order communications system.
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