Job summary
Supporting our journey towards digitising Histopathology Slides, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are looking to recruit a Digital Pathology PACS Specialist to work in the existing PACS Team.
With a targeted go-live of early 2024, this post will be invaluable in helping deliver transformational change across Histopathology - as well as the opportunity to work with other Trusts around the region in helping to shape the future of Digital Pathology in future years.
Main duties of the job
Acting as the lead Picture Archive Communication System Support Specialist, you will work with the Head of Radiology IT in helping to deliver and support the Pathology Department in the implementation and growth of their Digital Pathology Project, supporting them in their learning of PACS and its associated workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
- To lead on supporting the Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS) for Digital Pathology
- As part of the Radiology PACS Team, the successful candidate would also be responsible for supporting the SWASH Radiology PACS, Radiology Information System (RIS), Voice Recognition (VR) and other systems connected to both Pathology and Radiology PACS across the Trust, supporting all system users and ensuring that the systems are functioning correctly so that the provision of PACS related services continues- which is clinically imperative
- To provide support to the Head of Radiology IT and the Pathology Department in the continued roll out of digital imaging within Pathology, along with associated workflow changes.
- To provide first line IT support to the Radiology Department, working closely with the PHT IT department to ensure smooth running of all IT infrastructure within Radiology.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Identify, analyse and resolve problems arising from incorrect use
or misunderstanding of DICOM modalities
and/or PACS workflow for both Pathology and Radiology
-
To liaise with the PACS Vendor/system supplier in the absence of
the Head of Radiology IT and/or Radiology PACS RIS Manager
-
Assist the Head of Radiology IT with ongoing PACS and workflow
developments within Pathology, including initial rollout, upscaling and
delivering the objectives set out by both PHU and the SCP
-
To have
significant discretion to work within a set of defined parameters
-
To work with Pathology and Radiology modality, PACS and RIS
vendors to ensure seamless integration of modalities and other imaging devices
-
Act as a key point of contact for Pathology PACS users, offering
support and practical advice where necessary
-
To be actively involved in providing a high quality service to
patients attending for imaging appointments, by ensuring quality control,
quality assurance and documentation procedures are in place with particular
regards to equipment, devices and computers used with the departments
-
To plan and provide training for other Trust staff in the use of
PACS, RIS, VR and Order Comms associated with Pathology and Radiology
-
To work with Trust MDT coordinators to ensure imaging is available
from outside Trusts from planned meetings where possible
-
Provide support for the Head of Radiology when and where required
-
Prepare or contribute to the preparation of business cases/plans
that involve the department information systems
-
Respond to directives from the Head of Radiology IT and the
Radiology PACS RIS Manager and assist in implementing policy decisions. Contribute to creation and changes in policy
to best utilise the PACS across both Pathology and Radiology as well as other
systems supported by the PACS Team.
Consider and review what the impact of changes will be required as new
departments utilise PACS, e.g. for other clinical specialties, and advise as
appropriate
-
Provide staff contact point for Pathology PACS related problems
and support contact for Radiology PACS and associated IT systems.
-
Provide first line troubleshooting for Pathology and Radiology
PACS, RIS and Radiology IT issues
-
Share responsibility for Health and Safety and welfare of
patients, staff and others whilst in the department
-
Liaise with appropriate companies to ensure that servicing,
maintenance, issues and repairs are carried out according to department
guidelines
-
To represent the Trust at Consortium meetings, when required for
Digital Pathology
-
Ensure that a positive and professional image is presented to
users of the imaging Services, and that positive relationships are developed
and maintained
-
To take part in formal testing of any upgrades to key clinical
systems including (but not limited to) Pathology and Radiology PACS, Radiology
RIS and ICE
-
Be versatile and adaptive to the demands of the team. Work without supervision and take the
initiative as and when required
-
To manage and co-ordinate the service provided to consultants,
clinical staff and operational managers at all levels across the Trust in their
use and potential use of both the Pathology and Radiology PACS systems and
supporting Radiology IT systems, whilst maintaining system security and the
integrity of the confidential data held within
-
Develop the role to include other integrated diagnostic and
electronic requesting and reporting systems as they come on line e.g. Order
Comms, EPR etc
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Identify, analyse and resolve problems arising from incorrect use
or misunderstanding of DICOM modalities
and/or PACS workflow for both Pathology and Radiology
-
To liaise with the PACS Vendor/system supplier in the absence of
the Head of Radiology IT and/or Radiology PACS RIS Manager
-
Assist the Head of Radiology IT with ongoing PACS and workflow
developments within Pathology, including initial rollout, upscaling and
delivering the objectives set out by both PHU and the SCP
-
To have
significant discretion to work within a set of defined parameters
-
To work with Pathology and Radiology modality, PACS and RIS
vendors to ensure seamless integration of modalities and other imaging devices
-
Act as a key point of contact for Pathology PACS users, offering
support and practical advice where necessary
-
To be actively involved in providing a high quality service to
patients attending for imaging appointments, by ensuring quality control,
quality assurance and documentation procedures are in place with particular
regards to equipment, devices and computers used with the departments
-
To plan and provide training for other Trust staff in the use of
PACS, RIS, VR and Order Comms associated with Pathology and Radiology
-
To work with Trust MDT coordinators to ensure imaging is available
from outside Trusts from planned meetings where possible
-
Provide support for the Head of Radiology when and where required
-
Prepare or contribute to the preparation of business cases/plans
that involve the department information systems
-
Respond to directives from the Head of Radiology IT and the
Radiology PACS RIS Manager and assist in implementing policy decisions. Contribute to creation and changes in policy
to best utilise the PACS across both Pathology and Radiology as well as other
systems supported by the PACS Team.
Consider and review what the impact of changes will be required as new
departments utilise PACS, e.g. for other clinical specialties, and advise as
appropriate
-
Provide staff contact point for Pathology PACS related problems
and support contact for Radiology PACS and associated IT systems.
-
Provide first line troubleshooting for Pathology and Radiology
PACS, RIS and Radiology IT issues
-
Share responsibility for Health and Safety and welfare of
patients, staff and others whilst in the department
-
Liaise with appropriate companies to ensure that servicing,
maintenance, issues and repairs are carried out according to department
guidelines
-
To represent the Trust at Consortium meetings, when required for
Digital Pathology
-
Ensure that a positive and professional image is presented to
users of the imaging Services, and that positive relationships are developed
and maintained
-
To take part in formal testing of any upgrades to key clinical
systems including (but not limited to) Pathology and Radiology PACS, Radiology
RIS and ICE
-
Be versatile and adaptive to the demands of the team. Work without supervision and take the
initiative as and when required
-
To manage and co-ordinate the service provided to consultants,
clinical staff and operational managers at all levels across the Trust in their
use and potential use of both the Pathology and Radiology PACS systems and
supporting Radiology IT systems, whilst maintaining system security and the
integrity of the confidential data held within
-
Develop the role to include other integrated diagnostic and
electronic requesting and reporting systems as they come on line e.g. Order
Comms, EPR etc
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent relevant role experience
- At least 3 years practical experience of using patient focussed IT based information systems
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of DICOM, HL7 and associated technical standards related to PACS
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Service-orientated, customer-focused
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident
- An understanding of the political sensitivities of the Trust
- Willing to be flexible and operate as part of a team
- Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm
- Full driving license and access to a car during working hours
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current policies, initiatives and trends in PACS (Radiology or Digital Imaging)
- Computer skills
- Logical problem solving skills
- Team building
- Ability to gather, input and manipulate data, compile information and prepare reports
- Skill in organising resources and establishing priorities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to develop, plan and implement short and long range goals
- Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent relevant role experience
- At least 3 years practical experience of using patient focussed IT based information systems
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of DICOM, HL7 and associated technical standards related to PACS
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Service-orientated, customer-focused
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident
- An understanding of the political sensitivities of the Trust
- Willing to be flexible and operate as part of a team
- Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm
- Full driving license and access to a car during working hours
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current policies, initiatives and trends in PACS (Radiology or Digital Imaging)
- Computer skills
- Logical problem solving skills
- Team building
- Ability to gather, input and manipulate data, compile information and prepare reports
- Skill in organising resources and establishing priorities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to develop, plan and implement short and long range goals
- Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
