Digital Healthcare Scientist Salford, North West England, England
Job description
This research position is designed to support an artificial intelligence-assisted digital pathology project to validate in real life the use of a CE approved application to help the identification of metastasis in lymph nodes from patients with breast and colorectal carcinoma. The post holder will also contribute to the implementation of Digital Pathology within the department of cellular pathology.
To contribute to main tasks of the of the project including anonymisation of slides, and compliance of NCA and University research governance and data protection policies
To be involved in staff training in the use of whole slide scanners
To have a role in the implementation of digital pathology in diagnostic provision and translational research as well as in a wider range of activities in the field of digital and computational pathology.
This position includes
Support a research project to validate in real-life the CE-approved, market ready Visiopharm application VS90159MDAPP in colorectal and breast carcinoma.
The post holder will be involved in the retrieval of slides, collection of the pathological reports and clinical annotations, randomization distribution of slides to breast and gastro-intestinal pathologists, analysis of data obtained with VS90159MDAPP, and monitoring technical and consultant time using the application ATracker Pro.
The post holder will contribute to the development of DP at the Department of Cellular Pathology at NCA.
A close working collaboration with academics, information technology at the University of Manchester and NHS, and with business partners will also be necessary.
An understanding of Data Protection Act and University and NHS policy legislation's and regulations such as the Human tissue Act is required.
The post holder will be responsible of the daily running of a digital pathology project with minimal supervision
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
