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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pathology IT Manager, with good interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to team working to join the Pathology service, across both the Chelsea and Sutton sites.

The major focus of the role will be the implementation of the Digital strategy within the overall Pathology service area, acting as a subject matter expert in complex programmes delivering digital-enabled transformation. These include providing support for the implementation of digital pathology as part of our histopathology modernization programme and for the digital element of new service delivery and digital infrastructure within our cutting edge Clinical Genomics laboratories.  

Completion of full integration of the service following the recent Epic LIMS/EPR implementation is another key focus.

The post holder will be responsible for managing Pathology IT services and a team of 4 staff including a deputy and three system administrators.

Applicants must have a relevant higher degree or equivalent, HCPC registration, evidence of post-registration study and management skills training. This is a full time post.

The Trust encourages and supports continuing professional and personal development.

For more information, please contact Alison Morilla, Director of Pathology & Clinical Genomics [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in the implementation of the Digital strategy within the overall Pathology service area, acting as a subject matter expert in complex programmes delivering digital-enabled transformation. These include the implementation of digital pathology and enabling the digital element of new service delivery and digital infrastructure within our cutting edge Clinical Genomics laboratories

The role will provide advice to executive bodies, the service and wider Trust groups on Pathology IT issues and future strategies based on changing technologies and legislation or guidelines; ensuring that digital solutions continue to meet user and stakeholder needs, ensuring minimal clinical risk to patients and financial risk to the service.

The post holder will be responsible for Pathology IT service delivery as directed by the Trust’s Pathology Management team, ensuring the smooth, safe, and reliable operation of all IT systems used by the Pathology service across all sites on a 24 x 7 basis and keeping users and managers aware of any issues.

The role will be responsible for Quality and Governance of IT systems within the service, ensuring provision of training for service staff in the use of IT systems and documentation.

The post holder will also be responsible for the line management of the Pathology IT Team, managing a team of 4 technical staff,

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.