PACS Manager

Job summary

The opportunity has arisen for a driven and highly competent PACS Manager. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, willing to lead the delivery of a high-quality service.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in this field including specialist knowledge of IT systems such as Picture Archive Communication Systems (PACS), Radiology Information Systems (RIS), Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA), Image Exchange Portal (IEP) and Electronic Order Communications.

As the PACS manager you will be responsible for management and development of the IT systems supported by this post. Maintaining effective service delivery, responding to evolving clinical and non-clinical service needs. The postholder will be an expert in all issues relating to and affecting PACS and associated clinical systems. Leading on projects to support service development, quality and improvements. It will also be essential to support training and development of clinical and non-clinical staff in relation to PACS.

We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality through our recruitment, we would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with the Radiology, Breast Imaging and Cardiology teams to 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 Picture Archive Communications System (PACS) manager will also work closely with the Applications Team to ensure cross skilling is in place and that appropriate monitoring is maintained to ensure that the PACS and Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) system is fully functional to its required performance. This position is critical in maintaining operational flow, maintenance and the development of services and systems within the scope of the role.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.