Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve a mix of independent working in particular areas or specialities, and team working with Radiology staff (i.e., consultants, registrar, radiographers, admin and clerical, nurses).external providers, internal staff, and clinicians throughout the Trust.
The post holder will have and demonstrate an in-depth specialised
The PACS & RIS Administrator will liaise with radiology clinical leads,knowledge and expertise in radiology IT systems, as this role will be responsible for advice to users, comprehensive system management (including peripheral interfaces, software, infrastructure), and storage and delivery of high quality images required for diagnosis and treatment.
The post holder will work to agreed objectives and is given the freedom to do this in their own way working within broad range of policies and procedures.
The post holder will be proactive, keen, and driven, with a capacity to maintain a high level of technical and theoretical skills through personal CPD.
The post holder will work in a way that is patient focused and service driven. Participation will be required in the governance of the department in areas including risk management, health and safety, research and audit activities is of the utmost importance for the candidate in this role.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or Higher in Radiography, Life Science (Biology) or Information Technology (IT), or equivalent
- Substantial work experience in NHS PACS/RIS administration
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate in PACS/RIS or IT
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience with NHS Targets and Care pathways, CQC, IRMER(17)
- Proven knowledge of a variety of Trust computer applications relevant to post.
- Substantial experience in the system administration of the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System (RIS) within the NHS.
- Good knowledge of Patient Administration System (PAS) and other Patient Systems such as EPR.
- Experience with working with outsourcing reporting providers and ensuring compliance to KPI's
Desirable
- Ability to make decisions and work unsupervised
- Able to train others and to explain tasks
- Experience in performing Quality Assurance tests and management data
- Supervising team and delegation
- Project Management and meeting deadlines
- Service Development and Service Improvement
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work independently and also within a team
- Able to delegate tasks and escalate when required
- Ability to prioritise and organise demands and multi-task
- Knowledge of clinical audit and creating statistical performance data from Radiology Information Systems (RIS)Knowledge and Understanding of clinical governance, Data Protection and GDPR
- Proficient to use of a computer, Microsoft office, email/outlook, MS teams, and be proficient in typing
- Able to read, write and speak fluently in English
Desirable
- Clinical knowledge especially the anatomy of the skeleton and medical terminology
- Knowledge of IT Terminology, networks, servers and inter-operability
- Ability to produce concise and relevant reports
- Ability to analyse complex data and run Statistical Analyses
- Ability to produce concise and relevant reports
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Keen interest and understanding of a range of current and future PACS and RIS developments
- Demonstrate a respect for and commitment to patient care and safety
- A commitment to CPD and improving ones knowledge
- Must be self-motivated, able person with integrity and good work ethic
- Supportive of and adherence management protocols, policies and operational change
- Must be able to work individually as well as a part of the departmental team and larger multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- oAbility to approach disputes and disagreements in a calm and objective manner
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or Higher in Radiography, Life Science (Biology) or Information Technology (IT), or equivalent
- Substantial work experience in NHS PACS/RIS administration
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate in PACS/RIS or IT
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience with NHS Targets and Care pathways, CQC, IRMER(17)
- Proven knowledge of a variety of Trust computer applications relevant to post.
- Substantial experience in the system administration of the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System (RIS) within the NHS.
- Good knowledge of Patient Administration System (PAS) and other Patient Systems such as EPR.
- Experience with working with outsourcing reporting providers and ensuring compliance to KPI's
Desirable
- Ability to make decisions and work unsupervised
- Able to train others and to explain tasks
- Experience in performing Quality Assurance tests and management data
- Supervising team and delegation
- Project Management and meeting deadlines
- Service Development and Service Improvement
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work independently and also within a team
- Able to delegate tasks and escalate when required
- Ability to prioritise and organise demands and multi-task
- Knowledge of clinical audit and creating statistical performance data from Radiology Information Systems (RIS)Knowledge and Understanding of clinical governance, Data Protection and GDPR
- Proficient to use of a computer, Microsoft office, email/outlook, MS teams, and be proficient in typing
- Able to read, write and speak fluently in English
Desirable
- Clinical knowledge especially the anatomy of the skeleton and medical terminology
- Knowledge of IT Terminology, networks, servers and inter-operability
- Ability to produce concise and relevant reports
- Ability to analyse complex data and run Statistical Analyses
- Ability to produce concise and relevant reports
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Keen interest and understanding of a range of current and future PACS and RIS developments
- Demonstrate a respect for and commitment to patient care and safety
- A commitment to CPD and improving ones knowledge
- Must be self-motivated, able person with integrity and good work ethic
- Supportive of and adherence management protocols, policies and operational change
- Must be able to work individually as well as a part of the departmental team and larger multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- oAbility to approach disputes and disagreements in a calm and objective manner
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
