Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a PACS Manager here at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and leading the Picture Archive and Communications System (PACS), the Radiology Information System (RIS), and other systems connected to PACS across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post acts as the first point of contact and escalation of issues in relation to these systems, ensuring proactive monitoring and resolution is undertaken. This post is also responsible for managing and leading the PACS Administration.
About us
Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,000 babies, carry out over 10,000 gynaecological procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, and perform around 1,000 IVF cycles. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes usthe specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving its services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services. https://vimeo.com/556197652
Job description
Job responsibilities
With the development of new services to Liverpool Women's, we are looking for somebody who will embrace the challenge and support the expansion and implementation of Imaging services. They will be pivotal, and must be equipped with the knowledge and experience to support the operational and digital teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With the development of new services to Liverpool Women's, we are looking for somebody who will embrace the challenge and support the expansion and implementation of Imaging services. They will be pivotal, and must be equipped with the knowledge and experience to support the operational and digital teams.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex or multi stranded issues in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight timescales with high level of organisational skills
- Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
- Flexible and adaptive to meet service needs
- Good listening and interpretation skills
- Self-motivated and able to lead a team taking on board any new ideas, skills and knowledge
- Ability to concentrate on difficult issues with constant disruption
Qualifications & Learning
Essential
- Degree in Computer related subject or equivalent experience
- Project Management Qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge of the workings of RIS and PACS
- Excellent understanding of radiology services
- Good understanding of managing performance
- Good understanding of imaging modalities
- Good understanding of all Microsoft Office applications
- Supervisory management knowledge
- Experience of multiple hospital systems
- System implementation
- Providing formal and informal training
Desirable
- Good knowledge of DICOM and HL7
- Good understanding of function and interaction of computerize radiology and subsidiary systems (HIS, RIS, PAS, and PACS)
- Awareness of Data Standards Dictionary Significant experience of PACS and RIS management
- Previous experience managing a small team
- Experience managing a RIS and PACS system in a consortium setting
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex or multi stranded issues in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight timescales with high level of organisational skills
- Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
- Flexible and adaptive to meet service needs
- Good listening and interpretation skills
- Self-motivated and able to lead a team taking on board any new ideas, skills and knowledge
- Ability to concentrate on difficult issues with constant disruption
Qualifications & Learning
Essential
- Degree in Computer related subject or equivalent experience
- Project Management Qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge of the workings of RIS and PACS
- Excellent understanding of radiology services
- Good understanding of managing performance
- Good understanding of imaging modalities
- Good understanding of all Microsoft Office applications
- Supervisory management knowledge
- Experience of multiple hospital systems
- System implementation
- Providing formal and informal training
Desirable
- Good knowledge of DICOM and HL7
- Good understanding of function and interaction of computerize radiology and subsidiary systems (HIS, RIS, PAS, and PACS)
- Awareness of Data Standards Dictionary Significant experience of PACS and RIS management
- Previous experience managing a small team
- Experience managing a RIS and PACS system in a consortium setting
Additional information
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).
