Domain Lead (LIMS) - Cellular Pathology

Cramlington Manor Walks Proven analytical/problem solving skills Domain Lead (LIMS) - Cellular Pathology Band 7 Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country. We have around 16,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.7 billion. With strong history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation regionally, nationally and internationally, we’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country. As well as providing a wide range of hospital and community services, we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team. Job Overview Ready to help shape the future of pathology diagnostics? The Integrated Laboratory Medicine (ILM) Directorate at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NuTH) is seeking an enthusiastic Domain Lead to join our Cell Pathology Laboratory and support our digital transformation programme. This ePATH project is in collaboration with Pathology services in Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and and North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to use your expertise to help design, develop and implement our new Clinisys Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in collaboration within the ePATH project, representing Cellular Pathology in the collaborative forums. We are looking for someone with strong experience of NHS Cellular Pathology laboratory processes and workflows, a good understanding of pathology and/or clinical digital systems, and an aptitude for technology and innovation. Experience of LIMS development or digital transformation would be advantageous. Interview Date Friday 20 November 2026 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week - Secondment opportunities are available with agreement from your current manager; part time hours and job share may also be considered NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job Working within a multidisciplinary team of scientific, technical and clinical colleagues you will contribute to the design, testing, implementation and integration of the new Clinisys LIMS and associated digital solutions. Using your project and process change knowledge, you will coordinate technical and scientific oversight of the proposed design. You will use your knowledge in the pathology discipline to assure workflows meet the service needs within the ePATH project extension. Ensuring that the necessary quality standards and clinical needs for NuTH provide streamlined 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 Why Join Us? 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. Working for our organisation 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 About You Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be a motivated and proactive individual with experience of biomedical processes and understanding of change management methods. 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 Cellular Pathology as part of a regional collaboration, facilitating cross‑functional 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. You Will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment work confidently both independently and collaboratively demonstrate initiative, resilience and a solution‑focused approach experienced in managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment aware of the challenges of business transformation initiatives 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 Person specification Qualifications & Education Essential criteria Be educated to masters level or equivalent level of qualification or experience e.g. IT, Business, Health or have extensive relevant experience Desirable criteria IBMS Approved BSc (Hons) or equivalent MSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent experience / knowledge (i.e. Fellowship of Institute of Biomedical Science) State Registration (Health and Care Professions Council) PRINCE 2 Practitioner or equivalent experience in the leading of projects and change initiatives Knowledge & Experience Essential criteria Evidence of recent continuing professional development Either significant post HCPC registration pathology experience or significant experience of working with clinical/NHS systems and data interfaces Practical knowledge in IT and information systems, ideally within a pathology setting covering LIMS and middleware applications. The post holder will be routinely required to provide expert opinion and advice to staff, users of the service and to external organisations Experience of operating within a formal and structured data environment Understanding of Pathology regulatory requirements e.g. UKAS Desirable criteria Advanced knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Management experience Knowledge of procurement processes Training methodologies 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 criteria Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Proven analytical/problem solving skills Ability to cope with pressured situations with changing priorities A systematic and analytical approach to problem solving Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software Ability to work without direct supervision Plan and prioritise own work (including delegated tasks) Effective interpersonal and influencing skills You may also need to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties which may include attending other NHS sites across the region as part of regional initiatives. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites Desirable criteria Presentation skills Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third‑Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process. Documents to download JD & PS (PDF, 168.4KB) Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4KB) Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8KB) Further details / informal visits contact Name Sarah-Leigh Nicholson Job title Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager Email address View email address on click.appcast.io Telephone number 0191 2829120 #J-18808-Ljbffr Freeman Hospital