Job summary
The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised PACS and Radiology IT Manager to lead a small team responsible for administering and developing the Radiology IT systems across all of our sites, providing a high quality service for our patients and clinical teams.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in the administration and support of PACS and RIS in a clinical Radiology department and a strong working knowledge of medical imaging technologies, DICOM, HL7 and relevant standards. Excellent communication skills and an ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues is essential. Experience of managing a small team would be advantageous.
This is a full time, 18 month Fixed Term post and will be based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary but some travel to other sites is an expected part of the role.
The Radiology Departments at UHMB carry out a full range of investigations including Plain Film, CT, MR, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and DEXA. The Trust use Sectra PACS and RIS for our image storage and administrative systems and transfer out to other Trusts using IEP.
Main duties of the job
To manage the Picture Archive and communication system (PACS) and the Radiology IT Systems (RIS) across the Trust.
To manage a team offering PACS and IT support across the sites
To provide support to all systems users.
To link with the providers and be responsible for ensuring all users are aware of any system modification, upgrades or downtime that are required by the providers to ensure the systems are kept current, working efficiently, maintained to the required level.
Develop and implement policies and guidelines in relation to Radiology IT systems, resilience and business continuity
To liaise with neighbouring Trusts as part of the ICS to work collaboratively on PACS/RIS and other IT based projects.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay by visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay by visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- DCR or BSc Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a wide range of radiographic techniques across several imaging modalities and IT systems
- Supervision of staff
- Current experience of PACS Systems
- Data protection, Information Governance and Confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Change management
- Involvement in project management and Implementation
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Effective communicator, verbally and written
- Ability to resolve issues associated with PACS and RIS and Radiology IT
- Proven leadership skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Thorough knowledge of functionality of IT and network systems
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
Desirable
- Evidence of presentation skills and data analysis
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to travel as required
- Ability to organise
- Able to contribute to and work as part of a management team
- Excellent communication skills including negotiation and persuasion.
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Evidence of Team Working
- Proven ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and plan multiple tasks, maintaining deadlines
- Ability to interpret written and numerical data.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- DCR or BSc Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a wide range of radiographic techniques across several imaging modalities and IT systems
- Supervision of staff
- Current experience of PACS Systems
- Data protection, Information Governance and Confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Change management
- Involvement in project management and Implementation
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Effective communicator, verbally and written
- Ability to resolve issues associated with PACS and RIS and Radiology IT
- Proven leadership skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Thorough knowledge of functionality of IT and network systems
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
Desirable
- Evidence of presentation skills and data analysis
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to travel as required
- Ability to organise
- Able to contribute to and work as part of a management team
- Excellent communication skills including negotiation and persuasion.
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
- Evidence of Team Working
- Proven ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and plan multiple tasks, maintaining deadlines
- Ability to interpret written and numerical data.
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).
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
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
