Subject Specialist - Blood Transfusion (LIMS)

We are seeking to appoint a Blood Transfusion Subject Specialist who will play a key role in the implementation of the new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) across The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Network. They will act as the Subject Specialist within Blood Transfusion and will be involved in the decision-making processes for the design and workflow of the new digital system whilst working within broadly defined parameters., The post holder will play a key role in the development and implementation of the new LIMS. You will be working closely with the Pathology Senior Management Team, and other key stakeholders as required. You will be monitoring compliance, achievement of key targets and the development of robust systems and processes which will ensure timely delivery of information as a key element of this post. The post holder will work proactively with appropriate staff to analyse and plan the developing needs of the service to promote the achievement of the Network. The post holder will be required to analyse Data to monitor performance trends and targets utilising the pathology annual business plan as a framework to achieve improvement in processes and patient outcomes. There is a requirement to work collaboratively across all Trusts and the wider network to ensure that service priorities are met.

The experienced Subject Specialist will be a champion in their own field and must carry credibility with colleagues. They will play a vital role in enabling successful service transition and therefore must have an aptitude for understanding digital and its enablers in healthcare. The post holder will be expected to attend all the workflow and content events related to their expertise for the project.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates with a budget of £1.2 bn, has a workforce of over 18,500 employees, covers 5 hospital sites, provides care from over 40 community settings and has an excellent reputation for research. You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. The post holder will be required to undertake duties at any of the sites within the SYB Pathology network, these include:

• Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)
• Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTHFT)
• The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT)
• Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT)
• Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT)
  
  £43,742 to £50,056 a year pa/pro rata for part time