Job summary
Do you share our trusts values and enjoy a challenge, then this role is for you.
We are looking for a Radiology PACS Lead to help manage the PACS IT system in this vital service.
This role is pivotal for this department to realise its potential in an ever growing digital world.
Working alongside both clinicians and IT specialists you will be involved with the management of the Radiology PACS IT system, and leading on the strategic developments, internally and externally for this IT system.
You will possess experience of managing a team, as well as experience of managing and maintaining Radiology information systems. You should demonstrate proven leadership and communication skills, be self-motivated, well organised and have a high standard of professionalism in order to deal with a range of customer stakeholders at all levels.
For an informal chat to discuss the position please contact Haley Duffy on 01473 703385 / EXT 5385.
Main duties of the job
- Manages the daily running of the PACS system to ensure it provides an effective, responsive and patient centred service
- Can assess, prioritise and manage work load of the service
- Set and maintain high standards of appearance and professional attitude with the overview to ensure staff working within area of responsibility also adhere to the same standards
- Maintains patient safety, privacy and dignity
- Communicates at an appropriate level to all service users demonstrating tact, empathy and reassurance, including explanations of the procedure, provision of relevant aftercare information including information on obtaining results
About us
One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertakes safe moving and handling of all service users and equipment
- Participates in formal appraisal scheme and agrees own personal development plan
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertakes safe moving and handling of all service users and equipment
- Participates in formal appraisal scheme and agrees own personal development plan
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered radiographer (Health Care Professions Council)
Desirable
- oRelevant course attended / post grad course
- oUp to date relevant RPS course
Experience
Essential
- oProven post qualification experience
- oExperience at working at an extended role
- oCurrent experience of managing a complex area of work and leading a multi-disciplinary team.
- oCurrent experience of staff management in MDT working
- oExperience in DICOM and HL7 data flows
- oExperience in PACS applications
Desirable
- Experience of SPA imaging
- Experience of accountability for patient flow and access targets.
- Involvement with devising and implementing competency frameworks for staff training:
- Experience of investigating DATIX incidents and managing outcomes
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and understanding of Clinical & Radiation Governance relevant to imaging and managing a modality area.
- oKnowledge of current issues within digital healthcare and radiography.
- oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- oKnowledge of imaging standards for example DICOM and HL7
Desirable
- oAble to demonstrate involvement with implementing new processes, project management or introduction and managing training for implementation of new equipment in clinical working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered radiographer (Health Care Professions Council)
Desirable
- oRelevant course attended / post grad course
- oUp to date relevant RPS course
Experience
Essential
- oProven post qualification experience
- oExperience at working at an extended role
- oCurrent experience of managing a complex area of work and leading a multi-disciplinary team.
- oCurrent experience of staff management in MDT working
- oExperience in DICOM and HL7 data flows
- oExperience in PACS applications
Desirable
- Experience of SPA imaging
- Experience of accountability for patient flow and access targets.
- Involvement with devising and implementing competency frameworks for staff training:
- Experience of investigating DATIX incidents and managing outcomes
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and understanding of Clinical & Radiation Governance relevant to imaging and managing a modality area.
- oKnowledge of current issues within digital healthcare and radiography.
- oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- oKnowledge of imaging standards for example DICOM and HL7
Desirable
- oAble to demonstrate involvement with implementing new processes, project management or introduction and managing training for implementation of new equipment in clinical working.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
