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Pathology Digital System Specialist

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

317 Trustwide, NE1 4LPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 November 2026

5 days left

Job description

Ready to help shape the future of pathology diagnostics? The Integrated Laboratory Medicine (ILM) Directorate at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS...

Working within a multidisciplinary team and under the guidance of the Cellular Pathology Domain Lead, you will contribute to the design, testing, implementation and integration of the new Clinisys LIMS and associated digital solutions. Using your laboratory knowledge, you will help develop safe, practical and fit-for-purpose digital workflows, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency and reduce waste while supporting high-quality patient care.

This is a 24-month fixed-term post offering an excellent opportunity to develop your digital expertise while making a lasting contribution to pathology services across the Trust

You'll become part of a welcoming and supportive team committed to innovation and excellence in patient care. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of pathology services, working on a high-profile digital programme that will influence how diagnostic services are delivered for years to come.

Secondment opportunities are available with agreement from your current manager; part-time hours and job share may also be considered.

If you're passionate about pathology, technology and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

You will be a motivated and proactive individual with experience of LIMS and laboratory equipment in a busy laboratory environment. Ideally, you will have contributed to service improvement or digital transformation projects and be enthusiastic about improving laboratory services through technology.

You will represent NuTH Cell Pathology as part of a regional collaboration, working with laboratory teams across other NHS Trusts and external suppliers to support the development and implementation of a single-instance LIMS. This will include supporting quality and compliance requirements, sharing laboratory and informatics knowledge, and helping to train and support staff through implementation.

  • thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • work confidently both independently and collaboratively
  • demonstrate initiative, resilience and a solution-focused approach
  • communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
  • be organised, analytical and confident managing competing priorities
  • have a creative approach to problem-solving
  • be enthusiastic about digital innovation in healthcare
  • be proficient in Microsoft Office applications

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

  • Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
  • Freeman Hospital
  • Newcastle Dental Hospital
  • Cramlington Manor Walks
  • Urgent treatment centres
  • Newcastle Fertility Centre
  • Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
  • Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on Careers at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit our website: Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Qualifications & Education

Essential

  • IBMS Approved BSc (Hons) or equivalent
  • State Registration (Health Professions Council)
  • Practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist within their designated pathology discipline
  • Evidence of recent continuing professional development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of working within a busy NHS Pathology laboratory
  • Practical knowledge and hands on experience of Pathology Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and/or middleware applications

Desirable

  • Experience of supporting a recent service improvement project
  • Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
  • Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Good time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Ability to communicate technical information to staff at all levels
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

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First seen

3 November 2026

Last checked

3 November 2026

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