Job Summary
To maintain and develop systems and applications within the Blood sciences Laboratories under the guidance of the Biochemistry Laboratory Manager and Senior Analyst/Programmer.
Members of the LIMS IT Support team provide user and system support, covering the diagnostic laboratories of OUH. Liaising further afield with colleagues across the South 4 Pathology Partnership. The post holder will play a supporting role within the structure to ensure service continuity and development.
The post-holders will be self-motivated team players with a positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills and a methodical approach to tasks. As members of the team they will demonstrate a high level of technical knowledge and diagnostic skills.
Main duties of the job
As part of the team provide Day to Day support of the Winpath enterprise (WPE) laboratory system. As part of on call system endure lab operational capability 24/7 across multiple departments.
Work closely with the EPR team to manage changes in WPE and EPR.
Assist with statistical analysis, data collection, and audit support.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in computer science or equivalent.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of SQL & Messaging
- Ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Desirable
- Experience of Lab and Hospital EPR systems
- Experience with GP electronic ordering systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 25 June 2026
