The Pathology IT Department is located on Level 5 in the Microbiology Laboratory in Derriford hospital. We are a dedicated IT team dealing with pathology and related issues.
We manage and maintain the integrity of the two Pathology Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS):
Enabling continued access by our users to these systems, we also support our users in problems relating to hardware or software; thus providing a frontline total support service.
We provide a comprehensive and timely information technology service across all of the pathology departments.
The Team’s responsibilities include:
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First point of contact for all IT issues in Pathology
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Liaison with the System supplier (Dedalus) and the Trust’s IM&T Dept in order to facilitate rapid resolution to both System and User problems
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Ensuring continued system integrity and functionality
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Provision and maintenance of User access to both systems (both internal and external Users)
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Provision of a comprehensive IT service for the whole of Pathology
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NHS Mail account maintenance for Pathology staff
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Pathology IT project management, eg:
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System upgrades
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ICE – GP Order Comms
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Business Intelligence software (real-time data visualisation)
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Automated sample racking system (current)
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Database Interrogation and Provision (using Cognos)
The Team:
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Adrian Heathcote – Pathology IT Manager
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John Siewruk – Cell. Path. & Microbiology IT Manager
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Paul Tucker – Pathology IT Specialist
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Sky Fletcher – IT Technician
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Simon Harries – Pathology IT Administrative Assistant
For iCM and ICE issues, please contact the ICT HelpDesk on 437000.
