IT Assistant

SYNLAB UK & Ireland have extensive experience of working in partnership with the NHS to deliver and improve pathology services through its existing pathology joint ventures - including Southwest Pathology Services (SPS).

Our team at SPS have been fundamental to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare within Somerset for 10 years. We have a new job opportunity for an IT Assistant to join our team on a 6-month fixed term contract, based at our Southwest Pathology Services Hub Laboratory in Taunton.

**Hours**: 37.5 hours per week, 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday.

**Responsibilities**:

- To support Pathology IT with creation of orderable pathology tests in the ICE OrderComms system by following Standard Operating Procedures as directed by pathology IT.
- Recording progress as directed into relevant spreadsheets.
- To carry out User Acceptance Testing of the ICE OrderComms system by following Standard Operating Procedures as directed by pathology IT.
- To provide technical assistance to company staff.
- Maintaining accurate and complete IT documentation.

**Essential Skills and Experience**:

- Good level of computer literacy and knowledge and experience of using MS-Excel spreadsheets and MS-Word.
- Good degree of accuracy & numeracy.
- Good communication skills.
- Good developed interpersonal and team working abilities.
- Ability to manage time to best advantage
- Ability to adapt efficiently to change.

**Desirable**:

- Experience of working in a pathology lab environment.

**About Us**

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.

We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.

We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.
- SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law._