Job summary
Pay scheme:
Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Job location:
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Duckworth Lane, Bradford BD9 6RJ
- Join our team as a Radiology Information Systems Manager
- The perfect candidate for this position has IT skills and enjoys a challenge
- An opportunity to learn new things and develop new skills with NHS
We are looking for a skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Radiology Information Systems Manager. The perfect candidate for this position needs to be an excellent problem solver with strong IT skills. In addition, they should enjoy a challenge and be able to stay on top of several tasks simultaneously.
We are dedicated to employee growth and development. As a result, you will have the opportunity to learn new things and grow your skills. We believe that this is essential for you to reach your full potential. The position is rewarding and challenging, and we will provide system management training for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
There has never been a better time to join us in the NHSat Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We provideacute and planned inpatient and outpatient carefor our local community with a firm commitment tostaff health and wellbeing.
Are you interested in learning more about this opportunity? I'd be happy to chat with you about it further. Let me know if you have any questions.
Please contact:
Nasrin Mirza - Nasrin.Mirza@bthft.nhs.uk
The Radiology information systems manager will be responsible for managing and maintaining the radiology information system. They will oversee all aspects of the system, from installation to operation.They will also be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for the system. In addition, the manager will train new users on the system and provide support as needed.
The position requires a good understanding of radiology procedures and experience with clinical information systems. The ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems is essential, as is the ability to work well under pressure. This role is crucial in radiology, and the successful candidate will significantly impact patient care.
About us
Why work with us
The development of our employees at Bradford Teaching Hospitals is paramount. To support this, we offer these benefits:
- a competitive salary.
- Flexible working applications considered.
- Access to on-site gym and canteen
- Annual leave starting at 27 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays rising to 33 days with additional service
- Excellent contributory pension scheme.
- Access to courses for professional developmen
Within the Division, services are operating on both hospital sites, and the post holder would be required to travel and work between the sites and have flexible working hours to reflect the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bradford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust consists of buildings on two inner-city sites. The primary location is Bradford Royal Infirmary, which offers acute care. It houses the city's Accident and Emergency service, whilst St. Luke's Hospital houses many of the Trust's outpatient clinics, care of the elderly wards, and stroke rehabilitation ward. In addition, the Trust is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Leeds.
All staff in Radiology use the RIS, and many clinicians from other specialities. Over 360,000 radiologic examinations take place every year.
The main Department at Bradford Royal Infirmary includes rooms for three different types of x-ray scans. In addition, there is a space for fluoroscopy exams, an angiography suite, a cardiac catheterisation lab, two CT scanners, and two MRI machines. Ultrasounds are also available in the central department and the maternity unit. They also provide a mobile x-ray service to the whole hospital, including the special care baby unit and Theatres.
The general X-ray Department at St. Luke's provides radiology facilities mainly for GP patients, outpatient clinics and in-patients on the wards. However, there is a small amount of mobile work in wards and Theatres. In addition to five general x-ray rooms, there is a CT scanner and two ultrasound rooms.
A single-room facility at Shipley hospital provides general plain film x-ray facilities for GP patients from the surrounding area.
The Medical Physics department is located on both sites Bradford Royal Infirmary and Saint Luke's. It comprises a Clinical Physics (vascular ultrasound, bone densitometry, nuclear medicine and physiological measurement), Radiation Protection Services; Electrical & Mechanical workshops. In addition, clinical Physics utilises the RIS for patient management and reporting; a standalone system was used before June 2006.
The RIS captures all activity from Medical Physics and Radiology and initiates the electronic transfer of verified reports to the Trust's electronic results server, ICE, and EPR.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bradford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust consists of buildings on two inner-city sites. The primary location is Bradford Royal Infirmary, which offers acute care. It houses the city's Accident and Emergency service, whilst St. Luke's Hospital houses many of the Trust's outpatient clinics, care of the elderly wards, and stroke rehabilitation ward. In addition, the Trust is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Leeds.
All staff in Radiology use the RIS, and many clinicians from other specialities. Over 360,000 radiologic examinations take place every year.
The main Department at Bradford Royal Infirmary includes rooms for three different types of x-ray scans. In addition, there is a space for fluoroscopy exams, an angiography suite, a cardiac catheterisation lab, two CT scanners, and two MRI machines. Ultrasounds are also available in the central department and the maternity unit. They also provide a mobile x-ray service to the whole hospital, including the special care baby unit and Theatres.
The general X-ray Department at St. Luke's provides radiology facilities mainly for GP patients, outpatient clinics and in-patients on the wards. However, there is a small amount of mobile work in wards and Theatres. In addition to five general x-ray rooms, there is a CT scanner and two ultrasound rooms.
A single-room facility at Shipley hospital provides general plain film x-ray facilities for GP patients from the surrounding area.
The Medical Physics department is located on both sites Bradford Royal Infirmary and Saint Luke's. It comprises a Clinical Physics (vascular ultrasound, bone densitometry, nuclear medicine and physiological measurement), Radiation Protection Services; Electrical & Mechanical workshops. In addition, clinical Physics utilises the RIS for patient management and reporting; a standalone system was used before June 2006.
The RIS captures all activity from Medical Physics and Radiology and initiates the electronic transfer of verified reports to the Trust's electronic results server, ICE, and EPR.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Healthcare Informatics support role or an equivalent Informatics customer focused position.
- Experience of working with a relational database preferable PostgreSQL
- Experience of working with a RIS or any other clinical information system, ideally CRIS, PACS or ICE
- Experience of using an object orientated programming language such as Java, JavaScript or a template engine such as velocity.
- Experience of working on a number of different projects concurrently and using own initiative
- Experience of working in a department providing close support to specialist staff on a regular basis
- Experience of delivering systems business change in an organisation or service
Skills
Essential
- Advanced IT Skills
- Ability to produce complex reports using a current data information system
- Ability to understand and interpret user requirements and develop and communicate appropriate responses
- Able to effectively train and coach staff in the use of systems
- Able to deal calmly with difficult situations and people
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to multitask and manage frequent disturbances whilst maintaining concentration.
- Ability to take initiative, taking a proactive approach to work without close supervision
- Ability to investigate, analyse and resolve complex IT issues
- Strong customer focus to resolve issues, deliver service excellence and drive innovation and improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of RIS System
- Understanding of principles of Information Management
Qualifications
Essential
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation qualification, or willingness to obtain
- Educated to degree standard in an information technology discipline or has the relevant work-based experience.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Healthcare Informatics support role or an equivalent Informatics customer focused position.
- Experience of working with a relational database preferable PostgreSQL
- Experience of working with a RIS or any other clinical information system, ideally CRIS, PACS or ICE
- Experience of using an object orientated programming language such as Java, JavaScript or a template engine such as velocity.
- Experience of working on a number of different projects concurrently and using own initiative
- Experience of working in a department providing close support to specialist staff on a regular basis
- Experience of delivering systems business change in an organisation or service
Skills
Essential
- Advanced IT Skills
- Ability to produce complex reports using a current data information system
- Ability to understand and interpret user requirements and develop and communicate appropriate responses
- Able to effectively train and coach staff in the use of systems
- Able to deal calmly with difficult situations and people
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to multitask and manage frequent disturbances whilst maintaining concentration.
- Ability to take initiative, taking a proactive approach to work without close supervision
- Ability to investigate, analyse and resolve complex IT issues
- Strong customer focus to resolve issues, deliver service excellence and drive innovation and improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of RIS System
- Understanding of principles of Information Management
Qualifications
Essential
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation qualification, or willingness to obtain
- Educated to degree standard in an information technology discipline or has the relevant work-based experience.
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).
