Clinical RIS PACS Manager
The closing date is 04 January 2026
Job summary
The post holder will work as a member of the Imaging Leadership Team but work closely with the trust's IM&T team and other stakeholders.
The post holder will take clinical lead responsibility for the provision of PACS throughout the Trust, to ensure that clinical images are available when and where required for patient management and will liaise closely with clinical teams. They will oversee day to day operational activity and lead the strategic development of the PACS service for CRH.
The post holder will be the Trust expert in all issues relating to and affecting PACS, advise on appropriate prioritisation for service delivery and improvement and be responsible for the content, integrity, safe use and security of the PACS systems in the clinical environment.
Key elements of the role are:
Ensuring the PACS and RIS operates efficiently and effectively, both clinically and financially.
Continuously striving for improved performance and leading practice.
Lead the service, successfully developing people and systems to support the Trust vision and objectives.
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
Provide strong visible leadership and act as a role model.
Clinical lead responsibility for RIS and PACS.
Leadership of a small team within the Imaging Care Unit.
Close workingwith the IM&T Team.
To oversee data quality issues, information governance and data security within the RIS/PACS system in conjunction with relevant trust departments and other PACS users in the regional network.
To represent Imaging at Local and regional meetings in matters relating to PACS, RIS and Provide advice and support on PACS and RIS at Division and Trust level.
Communicate complex technical information throughout the Imaging care unit and liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, internally and externally to the organisation, to ensure the highest quality of patient care is delivered when RIS/PACS is used.
To work flexibly with some planned occasional out-of-hours work.
Lead Trust-wide initiatives and projects as required.
Deputise for the Head of Imaging when appropriate and required.
About us
Inspire a shared sense of purpose - encouraging your team to take pride in what they do, improve the care andservices they provide; and enable them to understand how they contribute to the success of the organisation
Lead with care - showing colleagues compassion and care by listening - and offering empathy and understanding to help create a supportive workplace
Evaluate and use information - be alert to what is happening around you; and evaluate the information you hear, receive or discover to take actions and decisions that improve both patient and staff experience
Work with others to connect services - using the opportunity to link up with different colleagues, leaders and partners, building relationships that can help everyone to deliver effective and efficient healthcare and services
Engage with your team - respecting every member of staff, valuing their diversity and making sure that every member of your team feels that their contribution is appreciated and valued
Develop capability - take opportunities to develop your own skills, take-up training and education that will help you in your role and keep up-to-date with the essential training that applies to you.
Influence what happens - by acting as an ambassador for the Trust, sharing good news and good practice with your team, contributing to debates, having a say and leading improvement - all ways of influencing what happens to our services in the future
Details
Date posted
18 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
166-DCSC-7156100
Job locations
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S445BL
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S445BL
Employer's website
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