IT Application Support Technician Southampton, England
Job description
Pathology IT at University Hospital Southampton is bringing in new technologies and we need people to join us during this exciting time. You’ll be involved in new deployments and systems so quick learning of these to be able to support users will be key.
We're looking for an IT Application Support Technician to help with these changes, preferably with experience in Laboratory Information Management Systems, who will help UHS Pathology during these changes.
This role is part of a growing team who support the 500+ staff across the laboratory, providing a vital service to the hospital and local community.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
What we can offer you
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Your Responsibilities
What you’ll do
- Support users in Molecular Pathology with laboratory IT systems
- Responsible for the production of reports of laboratory activity for NHS E/I
- Assist with developments for our incoming LIMS
- You should be detail orientated as you’ll be handling patient data
- You should be able to support colleagues at differing IT skill levels with their needs
- You should be able to work both independently in your department and in a large IT team across the laboratory
Interviews will be held on Friday, 9th June 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
