Job overview
Join the Lancashire & South Cumbria Pathology Service Digital Team
The Lancashire & South Cumbria Pathology Service (L&SCPS) is bringing together pathology services from across the region to form a single, integrated network — one that will deliver high-quality, efficient, and sustainable diagnostic services for our patients and clinicians.
The L&SCPS Digital Team is leading a number of cutting-edge digital programmes designed to modernise and connect our services. Central to this is the implementation of a Network-wide Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) — a single, state-of-the-art platform that will provide a unified way of working across all laboratories in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
To help deliver this ambitious programme, we are seeking dedicated Discipline Specialists or Digital Technical Specialists x 5 (for following disciplines: Haematology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology & POCT) with a passion for digital innovation and a solid understanding of LIMS and associated laboratory workflows.
These opportunities are offered on a secondment basis and are open to candidates currently employed within one of the four Acute Trusts:
1. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2. East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
3. University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
4. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Main duties of the job
You will coordinate a team of Trust Discipline Representatives to gather and interpret data that will directly inform the design and build of the new system. As a key member of the Core Implementation Team, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of pathology services across our region — supported every step of the way by experienced Technical and Programme colleagues.
You will have extensive knowledge of the different aspects of Haematology workflows from dissection through to reporting. Working with Haematology Managers, Consultants and other stakeholders to deliver a standardised and harmonised system for LSC. You will use their knowledge and experience to guide, supervise and coordinate standardisation and harmonisation works required for digital projects.
This is a major digital transformation programme to implement a single network wide LIMS and will be a key focus for your role.
You will also be instrumental in scoping of future technological improvements to the Haematology service delivery including automation of laboratory processes. Ensuring that any solutions are compatible with and integrated to the core systems.
Applicants should be HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists and must have discussed their interest in applying with their line manager prior to submission.
Working for our organisation
You will be joining a highly motivated and friendly team. The team values the contribution of all its members and supports one another. Staff are encouraged to be innovative, inquisitive and not work in silos.
The team is dedicated to bringing about the digital transformation of pathology services. Drawing on experience from a variety of disciplines and professional backgrounds, this inclusive approach not only values every team members input but also enhances creative thinking and problem solving.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
5. To provide technical and subject matter expertise to the Digital Programme of works
6. To supervise, direct and train staff within Haematology workstreams for LIMS
7. To support the Digital Team with haematology clinical, regulatory and quality standards, undertake assessments and ensure compliance in Digital systems.
8. To supervise and coordinate standardisation and harmonisation works required for digital projects and develop proposals and recommendations for the Clinical Design Authority to consider and approve
9. To deputise for the Network BMS Technical Lead for Haematology, as required
Please see the attached job description for a detailed view of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential criteria
10. Biomedical sciences degree
11. HCPC registration
12. Specialist portfolio in relevant field (or equivalent)
13. MSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
Desirable criteria
14. Management Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
15. Relevant Highly developed technical and scientific skills in Haematology
16. Have in depth knowledge of Digital systems within the Haematology setting
17. Experience as a specialist in a clinical UK pathology laboratory
18. Experience of troubleshooting analytical and technical problems
19. Detailed understanding of quality assurance
20. Good knowledge of health and safety regulations and risk assessments
21. Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in a variety of settings.
22. Experience of working within a team
23. Full understanding of the UKAS accreditation requirements
24. Quality management experience
25. Proven ability to manage resources effectively.
26. Thorough understanding of LIMS and discipline workflows
Desirable criteria
27. In depth knowledge of relevant equipment
28. Experience of providing training to other staff groups
29. Experience of collating and providing detailed information to regulatory authorities