RIS PACS Deputy/Senior Radiographer

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for band 6 PACS Deputy (Senior Radiographer) to join our small dedicated friendly PACS team. We are looking for a well-motivated and flexible radiographer who will be based at King's Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield, who is looking to gain skills within the PACS team but also to keep a clinical commitment. The Radiology Department is fully digital throughout with mobile digital units; there are also 2 CT scanners with a third at Newark Hospital. We currently have 1 static MRI , with a building project to increase to 3 in 2025 together with a CDC opening in 2025. This posts will rotate within the main radiology Department with the opportunity (depending on skill and experience) to rotate through other modalities. Aprox 50% of the role will be working within the PACS team. The service is committed to the continued education of our radiographers and CPD is actively supported.

The successful applicant must:

• Have current HCPC registration
• Holds Radiography degree or DCRR
• Experience of NHS IT and PACS systems.

Main duties of the job

The Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) is used for the storage, Trust-wide communication and review of radiology images.

The Radiology Information System (RIS) is used for the day-to-day information needs of the Department including scheduling of examinations and generating of clinical reports. The RIS system integrates with the PACS System and the Patient Administration System.

The post-holder works throughout the Trust to ensure that the clinical images are available where required for patient management and will liaise closely with clinical teams. The PACS/RIS system must be monitored to ensure it is fully functional to its required performance. In addition, the RIS/PACS Administrator works in clinical areas to resolve problems, train staff on digital x-ray equipment and to ensure that staff gains the maximum possible benefit from the system.

The post-holder will be responsible for the content, integrity, safe use and security of the RIS/PACS systems in the clinical environment.

• Effectively and efficiently manage requests for PACS related statistics in a timely fashion, in association with the PACS Manager.
• Effectively and efficiently manage the housekeeping of PACS data in a timely fashion, in association with the PACS Manager.
• Coordinate a Quality Assurance (QA) programme for PACS

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

About us

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.