West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 7 - Deputy PACS Manager, Radiology

The closing date is 06 August 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Deputy PACS Manager to join our busy PACS Team at Watford General Hospital.

The PACS Team provides support for PACS, RIS, Order Communications (EPR and ICE) and the Image Exchange Portal. These systems impact many staff groups across the Trust and the PACS Team members spend much of their time troubleshooting issues.

The post holder will help to provide support for PACS/RIS applications and forEPR/Order Comms issues that relate to Radiology.

The post holder will have the opportunity to get involved in these projects as well as supporting the redevelopment works across the Trust.

This is a Monday - Friday, 30 hours/week, part-time post. There is no on-call commitment.

The main base for this post will be Watford General Hospital, butthe post holder will be expected to travel to all three Trust sites as required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work throughout the Trust to ensure that the clinical images are available where requiredor patient management and will liaise closely with clinical teams. This will include troubleshooting issues with PACS, RIS , EPR and ICE where they interface with Radiology.

The post holder will be required to work in clinical areas to resolve problems with digital x-ray equipment where it interfaces with PACS and RIS and to ensure that the staff gain the maximum possible benefit from the system.

The post holder will represent the Trust effectively in dealings with PACS and radiology equipment manufacturers, other Trusts and NHS departments. This involves contact with staff at many levels.

The post holder will contribute to the strategic direction of the Department, ensuring an effective and responsive Radiology service.

The post holder will contribute to the recruitment of staff and carry out staff appraisals within the Radiology department.

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.

Details

Date posted

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £56,908 a year inc HCA pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-10329

Job locations

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB


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

  • Educated to degree level.
  • Specialist knowledge regarding PACS and RIS, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.
  • The jobholder is influential within the organisation in matters relating to their specialist area of PACS/RIS and provides detailed advice to other specialists and non-specialists.

Desirable

  • BSc Radiography.
  • Post graduate qualification.
  • IT qualification.

Knowledge:

Essential

  • In depth knowledge on RIS, EPR, PACS.
  • Order Comms workflow and interfaces.

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of HL7, DICOM and IHE.
  • Knowledge of Windows, and Office computer software.

Experience:

Essential

  • Compilation and analysis of statistics for aid in practice and service development.

Desirable

  • Recruitment.
  • Appraisals.
  • Teaching.
Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential

  • Educated to degree level.
  • Specialist knowledge regarding PACS and RIS, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.
  • The jobholder is influential within the organisation in matters relating to their specialist area of PACS/RIS and provides detailed advice to other specialists and non-specialists.

Desirable

  • BSc Radiography.
  • Post graduate qualification.
  • IT qualification.

Knowledge:

Essential

  • In depth knowledge on RIS, EPR, PACS.
  • Order Comms workflow and interfaces.

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of HL7, DICOM and IHE.
  • Knowledge of Windows, and Office computer software.

Experience:

Essential

  • Compilation and analysis of statistics for aid in practice and service development.

Desirable

  • Recruitment.
  • Appraisals.
  • Teaching.

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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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Radiology Services Manager

Punal Ravrani-Maru

p.ravrani-maru@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £56,908 a year inc HCA pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-C-10329

Job locations

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB


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