Job summary
We are looking for a band 8a Radiology Informatics and PACS manager to join our imaging department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust.
The main responsibilities include:
- Leading on all elements of radiology informatics, alongside the deputy PACS manager, PACS team and IT project manager.
- Supporting and leading on the PACS system, RIS system and order comms.
- Opportunities to work across three sites with flexible working arrangements considered.
The purpose of this post is to be an effective member of the Radiography team, a member of the senior team, to provide a high standard of radiographic services to Radiologists, patients and service users.
There will be an expectation to supervise junior staff and students.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of Radiological images 24hrs a day, seven days a week across the Trust.
Lead and develop the Radiology Informatics/PACS Team.
Be responsible for communications and effective working relationships between Trust Radiology, IT department and vendors to ensure the availability of Radiological images and reports throughout the Trust.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- IT training or competency-based qualification.
Desirable
- BSc Radiography (or equivalent).
- Health Professions Council (HPC) Registration.
- Post graduate master's qualification in Radiography or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of professional development.
- Postgraduate Health.
- Management qualification.
- PACS manager course.
Knowledge:
Essential
- In depth knowledge and experience of managing Radiology Informatics systems - including PACS, RIS, Order Comms, CERNER, IEP or equivalent systems,
- Experience of procurement of Radiology Informatics solutions.
Desirable
- Radiology IT Business continuity and unplanned/planned downtimes procedures and processes.
Experience:
Essential
- In depth knowledge of Radiology Workflows in a busy, multi-site Trust.
- Experience of procurement of Radiology Informatics solutions.
- Experience with clinical audit.
- Experience of training users, from range of professions.
Desirable
- Strong evidenced experience working within Radiology Informatics industrial, either NHS or private healthcare.
- Project Management experience.
- Experience of working as a senior member of multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of representing the Trust in Regional/National forums.
- Previous teaching experience in a specialised modality and/or relevant post graduate qualification for example, NVQ assessor, mentoring.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- IT training or competency-based qualification.
Desirable
- BSc Radiography (or equivalent).
- Health Professions Council (HPC) Registration.
- Post graduate master's qualification in Radiography or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of professional development.
- Postgraduate Health.
- Management qualification.
- PACS manager course.
Knowledge:
Essential
- In depth knowledge and experience of managing Radiology Informatics systems - including PACS, RIS, Order Comms, CERNER, IEP or equivalent systems,
- Experience of procurement of Radiology Informatics solutions.
Desirable
- Radiology IT Business continuity and unplanned/planned downtimes procedures and processes.
Experience:
Essential
- In depth knowledge of Radiology Workflows in a busy, multi-site Trust.
- Experience of procurement of Radiology Informatics solutions.
- Experience with clinical audit.
- Experience of training users, from range of professions.
Desirable
- Strong evidenced experience working within Radiology Informatics industrial, either NHS or private healthcare.
- Project Management experience.
- Experience of working as a senior member of multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of representing the Trust in Regional/National forums.
- Previous teaching experience in a specialised modality and/or relevant post graduate qualification for example, NVQ assessor, mentoring.
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).
