Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology Service are looking for a Biomedical Scientist with a broad range of skills in Cellular Pathology to join our Digital Team working on the implementation of a network wide LIMS .

You will provide technical and subject matter expertise to the Digital Programme of works. This will include working with the departments to ensure the LIMS solution meets their needs, to integrate with the digital pathology solution and any future automated workflows.

• Please note this vacancy is only available to staff from the following trusts:

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust*
You will have extensive knowledge of the different aspects of Cellular Pathology workflows from dissection through to reporting. Working with Cellular Pathology 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.
There are two major digital projects currently underway which impact the service delivery in Cellular Pathology, a single network wide LIMS and a whole slide imaging digital pathology implementation. Integration between these two systems will be a key objective for your role.
You will also be instrumental in scoping of future technological improvements to the Cellular Pathology service delivery including automation of laboratory processes. Ensuring that any solutions are compatible with and integrated to the core systems.
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.

T o provide technical and subject matter expertise to the Digital Programme of works
T o supervise, direct and train staff within Cellular Pathology workstreams for Digital Projects (to include LIMS and Digital Pathology)
T o support the Digital Team with cellular pathology clinical, regulatory and quality standards, undertake assessments and ensure compliance in Digital systems.
T o supervise and coordinate standardisation and harmonisation works required for digital projects
T o deputise for the Network BMS Technical Lead for Digital Pathology, as required
Please see the attached job description for a detailed view of the role