Clinical Specialist Radiographer/Radiology Applications Specialist

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join the Trust's X-Ray Department as a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Radiographer/Radiology Applications Specialist. This is a highly specialised position that will require an expert working knowledge of both clinical radiography and the core radiology information systems in use within the Trust. The post will help ensure that the systems effectively and safely support our radiology service, both within the Trust and across the wider healthcare community. The post will also ensure that expected benefits to patients and staff from their implementation are fully realised. You will be expected to liaise with all manner of clinical and non-clinical staff and system vendors in pursuit of these goals.

You must be HCPC registered in radiography. Roughly 20% percent of your time will be spent performing clinical duties, including cross-sectional imaging. You will also provide support for all radiology systems, including the Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and any associated advanced image processing systems, including Terarecon.

The post holder will also contribute to the strategic direction of the service, ensuring it remains effective and responsive. This includes formulating and implementing local, Trust, and national guidelines and policies.

An interview date is yet to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for ensuring the provision of Radiological images and reports 24hrsa day, seven days a week across the Trust.
• Act as a local subject matter expert in systems and imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, Ultrasound, CR (Computerised Radiography), DR (Direct Radiography), Angiography, Fluoroscopy and Nuclear Medicine, and be able to identify, analyse and correct issues/faults in images.
• To monitor and ensure smooth/uninterrupted operation of Radiology systems including PACS, RIS, the numerous imaging modalities and all relevant interfaces that operate between them.
• To ensure all necessary hardware and software maintenance/house-keeping is performed according to defined programs on a daily/weekly/monthly basis to keep systems operating at optimal/safe levels.
• Educate all manner of system users (in-house and external) on correct/best use of applications using one-to-one or group/classroom-based training sessions.
• Trains and advises Radiologists and Consultant clinical staff (both internal and external) on optimal use of imaging software/advanced processing systems to assist accurate diagnosis.
• Actively maintains an advanced working knowledge of the system software and hardware, whilst keeping abreast of new developments and ever-advancing technology.
• Must spend at least 20% of work time performing senior radiographic clinical duties.
• Be able to interpret complex medical conditions and facilitate that the relevant diagnostic procedure is undertaken.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.