PACS/CRIS Manager

Job responsibilities

Work with the Clinical Lead for Imaging Digital Systems, IM&T Teams, Radiology Directorate Manager and other members of Radiology team to develop and implement service improvement made possible by PACS/CRIS/CR/DR systems.

Determine and implement work practice in Radiology to adhere to broad guidelines and From DoH regarding PACS/CRIS issues e.g. data sharing.Take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation and maintenance of PACS and its data.Manage communication between the Radiology Department, Trust IT Department, PACS and CR/DR equipment suppliers, coordinating system upgrades and new developments.Maintain an accurate log of PACS and CR/DR assets showing their current performance status and system information.(IP address, location, reference number, etc). Monitor and maintain procedures for recording faults.Develop and regularly update disaster recovery and contingency plans in case of equipment failure. Implement when necessary and assist in data recovery.

conjunction with CRIS manager, PACS Team and IT Helpdesk, provide technical knowledge on IT problem solving and fault resolution to include Pcs and other system peripherals monitoring faults to identify problem areas. This will be done using OpenView.Act as a liaison between modality leads, radiologists, radiographers, clerical staff and CRIS/PACS and CR/DR supplier.Manage and administer, together with CRIS manager, PACS Team and supplier, system operations including interfaces and attached devices, printing, housekeeping, archiving and ensuring daily backup of critical servers are being performed.Develop and participate in QA programmes for CRIS/PACS to monitor system performance.Work with the Radiology Governance Lead radiographer to develop QA programme for CR/DR equipment and to ensure display monitor quality is maintained.Participate in clinical audit.Develop strategies to monitor and improve data quality.Monitor staff competence and provide further training when necessary.Work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines.Deal with problems and informal complaints to prevent escalation to serious/formal ones. Liaise with P.A.L.S. as required. Assist with formal replies to formal complaints when necessary.To perform radiography as required in keeping with Departmental protocols This is expected to be an average of 2 days per month.To set high standards of radiography as determined by Standard Procedures and Directorate Policies.To be responsible for the correct care of patients attending for diagnostic imaging.To ensure Picture Archive Communication Systems (PACS) images are in keeping with standards required in department protocols.To assess a radiological referral is relevant in keeping from Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) 2018.Have a high level of dexterity, correlation and sensory skills and a high level of coordination in order to do complex physical skills to manipulate patients safely for positioning and equipment with precision on a daily basis.To be able to demonstrate a high degree of physical co-ordination in order to be able to use keyboard skills to manipulate images and for data entry.

Have high visual skills for imaging interpretation.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Radiography or D.C.R.(Diagnostic)
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Any other further studies relevant to the role
• Evidence of post graduate study and/qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post qualification experience
• Evidence of effective communication skills
• Recent hospital experience
• Expert PACS /CRIS & CR/DR user
• Experienced PACS System Administrator with clear understanding of system and how it fits with other electronic systems for clinical benefits

Desirable

• Moved from essential Proven track record and practical experience of developing a PACS project
• Evidence of successful cross site working
• At least 3 years' experience in management

Skills

Essential

• Proven record of managing staff
• Evidence of effective leadership
• Good analytical & judgement skills
• Evidence of effective staff utilisation
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
• Able to organise & prioritise own workload
• Evidence of recent experience of working with Clinical Digital Imaging Systems, namely PACS and CRIS

Desirable

• Current and ongoing evidence of clinical practice in Diagnostic Imaging
• Able to interpret and manipulate images
• Have a clear understanding of how all related equipment functions and able to resolve immediate faults

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive and up to date knowledge of Radiology clinical Imaging systems/Health care Artificial Intelligence solutions Intelligence
• Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Awareness of developments with clinical information systems
• Previous experience of working within Clinical Informatics

Additional

Essential

• Team worker
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills
• Excellent Computer/IT skills
• Confident

Desirable

• Current driving licence and permanent use of a vehicle for cross site role
• Audit presentation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).