Job summary
An exciting permanent position has arisen within the ICT team to work for us as a Imaging Systems Engineer.
You will provide support to the implementation and delivery of the Trust's Clinical Digital Content Programme including a new PACS solution, Vendor Neutral Archive and other accessory imaging systems. They will be working as part of a team tasked with the delivery and ongoing support of several key projects related to the Trust's overarching Digital and Technology Strategies associated with Imaging and accessory systems.
The ICT Directorate is responsible for all IT infrastructure and related services at GOSH including IT hardware & software and many clinical and non-clinical IT systems and applications, for example the Imaging suite and Microsoft 365 which encompasses email, Office, SharePoint and Teams.
ICT manages the Trust's Integration Engine which is a critical tool managing all flows of data between systems, most importantly EPIC.
There are 4 main areas of ICT: Service (ServiceDesk, PCs, RPA), Technology & Cyber Security (security tools and services and networks, data centres & core IT systems), Data & Systems (databases, storage, interoperability) and Development (solutions architecture, business partnering, program & project management).
Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we reserve to close the advert earlier than the specified closing date. Therefore we encourage you to submit your application in as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will communicate with users of all legacy and new systems that provide clinical digital content and their suppliers to aid in the consolidation and migration of data under one imaging solution. This will play a critical part in providing clinical digital content to clinical and research users at any time.
The post holder will play a key role in application implementation and the provision of technical guidance and information about ICT services to suppliers and project teams as required. The post holder will be working mainly with the Trust's Imaging Systems such as PACS, VNA and supporting other accessory systems.
They will be contributing to implementing and supporting clinical digital content systems, delivering project work packages as part of a wider digital content programme of projects and will have opportunities to work with a variety of different systems, file formats and workflows.
The systems that provide digital content are vital to deliver patient information to clinical services and specialties, which will allow them to deliver efficient and effective patient care.
The post holder will be fully aware of the clinical and non-clinical uses of the systems they support and the consequences of any system downtime. To this effect, the post holder must be an excellent communicator who is able to prioritise and plan work to ensure the minimum impact on project deadlines in an overall programme.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks.
Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Our always values
Essential
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent (demonstrable experience in a similar IT position)
- Postgraduate qualification in relevant IT studies, preferably Imaging Informatics or Health Information Management or equivalent experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Strong communicator able to express technical ideas to a non-technical audience
- Strong written skills to write and compile technical policy papers
- Evidence of extensive training in a technical skill or skills relevant to the work of the department
- Proven issue/problem investigation and resolution skills. Good attention to detail.
- Able to interpret factors, make judgments and compare solutions when problem solving
- Strong presentation skills in order to represent the department in meetings and other events
- Aptitude for becoming a system specialist and sharing this knowledge with other members of the team and on-call rota
- Able to focus on tasks that require concentration and detect small changes in information or details.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant technical experience gained within a busy clinical systems environment
- Experience of implementation and troubleshooting clinical applications
- Evidence of teaching in a clinical environment in groups and on a one-to-one basis
- Specialist in depth knowledge of one or more clinical IT systems within a sector of the NHS
- Sound in-depth theoretical knowledge of, or relevant practical experience working with, a clinical system(s) within the NHS
- Good understanding of principles of information governance and the Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of the ITIL methodology for service delivery
Desirable
- Experience of interoperability and workflows with EPIC Electronic Patient Record
- Experience of working with document management or Imaging Information systems including DICOM, HL7 or PACS/VNA Systems
- Experience of project work using the PRINCE2 methodology
- Practical experience of change process / management
Person Specification
Our always values
Essential
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent (demonstrable experience in a similar IT position)
- Postgraduate qualification in relevant IT studies, preferably Imaging Informatics or Health Information Management or equivalent experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Strong communicator able to express technical ideas to a non-technical audience
- Strong written skills to write and compile technical policy papers
- Evidence of extensive training in a technical skill or skills relevant to the work of the department
- Proven issue/problem investigation and resolution skills. Good attention to detail.
- Able to interpret factors, make judgments and compare solutions when problem solving
- Strong presentation skills in order to represent the department in meetings and other events
- Aptitude for becoming a system specialist and sharing this knowledge with other members of the team and on-call rota
- Able to focus on tasks that require concentration and detect small changes in information or details.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant technical experience gained within a busy clinical systems environment
- Experience of implementation and troubleshooting clinical applications
- Evidence of teaching in a clinical environment in groups and on a one-to-one basis
- Specialist in depth knowledge of one or more clinical IT systems within a sector of the NHS
- Sound in-depth theoretical knowledge of, or relevant practical experience working with, a clinical system(s) within the NHS
- Good understanding of principles of information governance and the Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of the ITIL methodology for service delivery
Desirable
- Experience of interoperability and workflows with EPIC Electronic Patient Record
- Experience of working with document management or Imaging Information systems including DICOM, HL7 or PACS/VNA Systems
- Experience of project work using the PRINCE2 methodology
- Practical experience of change process / management
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
