Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a driven and highly competent Imaging Applications Manager focused on the Imaging Systems at MFT. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual, willing to lead the delivery of a high-quality service that covers the 10 hospitals across Manchester Foundation Trust, Ophthalmology and Cardiac imaging alongside general Radiographic images and over 500 integrated modalities.
The successful candidate will have proven technical experience and be an expert in all issues relating to and affecting PACS and associated clinical systems including RIS, EPIC and Order Comms and how they operate within various technical and clinical workflows. They will have a knowledge of IT standards, DICOM and HL7 and will be responsible for management and development of the IT systems supported by this post.
The Imaging Applications Manager will provide line management responsibility to the site PACS Managers and their teams and promote cross site collaboration and system working practices. They will liaise with relevant IT, Clinical and Research teams to provide expert advise and a high-quality digital imaging service
The role will also require close working relationships with the teams responsible for the internal EPR system used across the Trust. This is an exciting role for an individual who likes working in a fast paced and challenging environment and thrives under pressure.
Main duties of the job
Group Informatics are looking to recruit for a dynamic and forward thinking Applications Manager. The successful candidate will bring wealth of knowledge in developing and supporting the clinical and non clinical systems. The Applications Manager will lead in the delivery of second and third line support, system administration and system customisation for both Community and Acute services. The post holder will manage the designated systems to the highest possible standard, ensure benefits are realised and functionality is optimised, ensure system downtime is minimised and application associated risks are mitigated.
The post holder will manage a large team so staff/team management experience is essential to this role. You will also be responsible for managing the Training Team (s).
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guidethat sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Person Specification
Eduction
Essential
- Education
- Experience
- Skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A practical understanding of the IM&T requirements within the NHS
- Substantial experience in a management role
- Substantial experience of development of Business Cases
- Effective management of appropriate project financial allocations
Desirable
- Experience in use of a variety of administrative and clinical systems within healthcare
Person Specification
Eduction
Essential
- Education
- Experience
- Skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A practical understanding of the IM&T requirements within the NHS
- Substantial experience in a management role
- Substantial experience of development of Business Cases
- Effective management of appropriate project financial allocations
Desirable
- Experience in use of a variety of administrative and clinical systems within healthcare
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).
