Pathology IT Technician | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | York, YO31 8HE |
| Company: | York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7680351/419-7680351-PT-SH |
Summary
We are recruiting for an exciting role in the fast paced Pathology IT department.
Having just gone live with a single LIMs joining 4 pathology laboratories, 2 acute trusts and all our GP partners, we are now embarking on an ambitious period of upgrading our digital capabilities.
This includes implementing Digital Histopathology, upgrading our GP order-comms, kitting out a new Lab and supporting the implementation of new EPR systems at both our Acute Trusts.
Whilst we embrace digital technology and AI as much as we can, we want to hear from you, please do not use AI tools to complete your application.
The post holder will work as part of the Pathology Information and Systems team providingIT support for all Pathology systems and staff across the SHYPS Network.
They will be responsible for logically and systematically analysing, prioritising, and accurately and concisely recording Laboratory IT issues raised by users. Wherever possible the post holder will resolve complex technical issues immediately or escalate the issue to the appropriate second line support within the team. Ensuring that all issues are dealt with within the agreed time constraints of relevant Service Level Agreements.
The post holder will offer advice, provide training and assistance to users to assist them in resolving technical issues and in the correct use of Laboratory IT systems.
The post holder will offer first line support for the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and all hardware, software and referred problems ensuring their resolution within agreed Service Level Agreements
Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Feb 2026
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