Job summary
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of breast screening services, committed to early detection and exceptional patient care. We operate state-of-the-art imaging facilities and a collaborative multidisciplinary team. We are seeking an experienced PACS & MRO Manager to lead the breast imaging PACS/RIS environment and MRO workforce, ensuring reliable access to high-quality images, efficient workflows, and robust data security.
The Breast Screening PACS Manager will be responsible for the governance, configuration, and daily operation of the PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) and associated RIS within the breast screening service. You will work closely with radiologists, radiographers, IT, and clinical governance teams to optimise imaging workflow, data integrity, and image accessibility across the breast screening sites.
Main duties of the job
The Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) is used for the storage, communication and review of radiology images at the North London Breast Screening Service (NLBSS). This includes imaging modalities such as Computed Radiography, Mammography, MR, Ultrasound & Tomography. The system plays a crucial part in the provision of the Breast Screening diagnostic service. The PACS Manager and team ensure that the clinical images are available where required for patient management, diagnosis and treatment and will liaise closely with all clinical teams and departments. The PACS system must be monitored to ensure it is fully functional to its required performance.
The post holder is required to liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff within the Trust. It is also essential that the post holder is able to represent the Trust effectively in dealings with PACS suppliers and liaise with our associated PACS maintenance providers. This involves contact with staff at many levels both technical and managerial.
The Post Holder is required to work across North London and Central & East London Breast Screening Services and provide support to other RFL breast screening services as required.
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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 topFor more information please follow link https://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
- BTEC National Diploma in Computer Studies or equivalent
- ILM Level 3 in First Line Management or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in clinical systems
- Experience of staff management including appraisals and performance management
- Project Management experience
Desirable
- Experience in strategic management of Radiology clinical systems
- Experience of working in a radiology department / Breast Screening
- Experience of working with different PACS systems
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- A comprehensive knowledge of a range of clinical systems and future developments
- Experience of information systems in supporting management of the service
- Development of policies and protocols / guidelines
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure
- Ability to deliver against agreed targets (KPI's)
- Ability to produce concise relevant reports
Desirable
- Knowledge of process mapping and radiology workflow
- Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery of systems
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC National Diploma in Computer Studies or equivalent
- ILM Level 3 in First Line Management or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in clinical systems
- Experience of staff management including appraisals and performance management
- Project Management experience
Desirable
- Experience in strategic management of Radiology clinical systems
- Experience of working in a radiology department / Breast Screening
- Experience of working with different PACS systems
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- A comprehensive knowledge of a range of clinical systems and future developments
- Experience of information systems in supporting management of the service
- Development of policies and protocols / guidelines
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure
- Ability to deliver against agreed targets (KPI's)
- Ability to produce concise relevant reports
Desirable
- Knowledge of process mapping and radiology workflow
- Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery of systems
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).
