University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Radiographer & Imaging Information Systems Senior Administrator

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Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity to join the UHDB PACS/RIS team as a Senior Radiographic Imaging Information Systems Administrator

In this role, you will be an integral member of the Imaging Information Systems Team to support the successful operation of the Imaging Information systems within Radiology (For example: PACS, RIS, voice recognition, IEP etc) and links with EPR within Imaging, throughout the Trust and wider Health Community.

Working under the Imaging Information Systems Manager, the post holder will support the monitoring of the RIS/PACS/EPR systems to ensure that, in conjunction with the third party service providers, the systems are available to users hospital/community-wide . The post holder will also support future Radiology IT projects and developments and be part of the implementation, RIS/EPR/PACS training and on-going support team.

The post will provide the opportunity to work as a Senior member of the team providing supervision and guidance to support staff, together with training and support on Radiology clinical systems to Imaging staff.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Imaging Information Systems Management team in providing support for the maintenance, development and integration of all systems across all UHDB sites. Liaising with third party suppliers where necessary.
As PACS and RIS are a Trust requirement for 24x7 working there could be occasions when you would be required to attend the Trust outside of normal working hours to support and enable the continued running of the information systems.
Lead by example with accurate and efficient use of Imaging Information Systems.
Supporting users of Imaging Information systems as required inclusive of Imaging Information Systems Clerical/Support team.
Issuing password by agreed protocol as required
PACS housekeeping, eg Merging, inputting, splitting etc
Request RIS menus for new users or changes in access
Assist in the maintenance and updates for the RIS dictionaries
Training users of Imaging Information systems as required
Acquire and maintain knowledge of the RIS/HIS system to enable complex trouble shooting
Carry our regular audit to access quality of data
Active involvement in system upgrades and user acceptance testing
Active involvement in future Radiology IT projects, imaging workflow and referral pathway developments
Maintain knowledge of all Imaging Information Systems team workflows including image transfer, supporting anonymisation of images for research purposes and importing studies on to PACS.

Closing date: 11 March 2025

Interview date: 25 March 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Date posted

04 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-BUR-3523

Job locations

Queens Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0RB

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

HCPC registration
Demonstrable post registration practice resulting in evidence of the broadening of expert knowledge and experience
Evidence of CPD, on-going commitment to expand Radiology knowledge
Proven organisational & problem solving skills, up to date mandatory training schedule
Underpinning knowledge of Radiographic Imaging and associated IT modalities (inclusive of IRMER, Data protection & Information Governance)

Desirable

Leadership and/or communication training
Portfolio demonstrating multiple CPD activities
IT knowledge and awareness of new technology. Experience with Radiology IT Systems procedures

Experience

Essential

Significant experience across plain film radiographic examinations - including trauma, GP and outpatient referrals
Experience and enthusiasm for training staff and students
Management and prioritisation of workloads
Experience and competence with Imaging Information Systems
Ability to make independent decisions

Skills and Ability

Essential

Awareness & interest in new technology and procedures
Ability to investigate complex technical problems including issues around image quality or technical errors
High level verbal and written communication skills
Ability to coordinate and motivate staff to deliver 24/7 service

Behaviours

Essential

Demonstration of good communication & interpersonal skills
Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Positive role model, good timekeeping in working to specific deadlines
Good organisational and logical thinking processes

Desirable

Commitment to lifelong learning for self and supporting others to achieve the same

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

HCPC registration
Demonstrable post registration practice resulting in evidence of the broadening of expert knowledge and experience
Evidence of CPD, on-going commitment to expand Radiology knowledge
Proven organisational & problem solving skills, up to date mandatory training schedule
Underpinning knowledge of Radiographic Imaging and associated IT modalities (inclusive of IRMER, Data protection & Information Governance)

Desirable

Leadership and/or communication training
Portfolio demonstrating multiple CPD activities
IT knowledge and awareness of new technology. Experience with Radiology IT Systems procedures

Experience

Essential

Significant experience across plain film radiographic examinations - including trauma, GP and outpatient referrals
Experience and enthusiasm for training staff and students
Management and prioritisation of workloads
Experience and competence with Imaging Information Systems
Ability to make independent decisions

Skills and Ability

Essential

Awareness & interest in new technology and procedures
Ability to investigate complex technical problems including issues around image quality or technical errors
High level verbal and written communication skills
Ability to coordinate and motivate staff to deliver 24/7 service

Behaviours

Essential

Demonstration of good communication & interpersonal skills
Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Positive role model, good timekeeping in working to specific deadlines
Good organisational and logical thinking processes

Desirable

Commitment to lifelong learning for self and supporting others to achieve the same

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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0RB

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital Burton

Belvedere Road

Burton on Trent

DE13 0RB

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)