Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term contract to assist with the roll out of the radiology alerts system to North Cumbria Integrated Care Clinicians.
North Cumbria Integrated Care provides radiology services comprising general radiography, dental, fluoroscopy, angiography, Bone Densitometry (DXA), CT, MR and ultrasound facilities.
This post will be radiology based but will require working relationships with users of the Rad Alerts System across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Maintenance, configuration, development and day to day management of the Radiology Alerts System.
Act as a point of contact for escalation of radiology alerts to appropriate alternative clinician/group.
Provide ongoing training and support to clinicians and radiology staff on the use of Radiology Alerts System.
Provide support for Radiology Alerts System (RAD Alerts) software; liaising with IT support, project teams, external suppliers and other internal system administrators as necessary to maintain system security and resolve software and system operational problems.
Ensure database of Rad alert senders and recipients is established
Establish processes so the Rad Alert email folder is managed appropriately and that any Rad Alerts that are not actioned/receipted are escalated to the appropriate clinician/group.
Produce training material to support the integration of RAD Alert into use by the clinicians across the Trust.
Ensure process in place so that any Rad Alerts pertaining to external referrers are brought to their attention.
Identify clinicians/groups that are recurrently not actioning the rad alert, advise those clinicians/groups of this, provide them with training materials and initial support with their usage of the system.
Highlight any clinicians/groups that are recurrently failing to action the rad alert to the Radiology Information Systems Manager.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General education to GCSE or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
- ECDL or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of integrated IT systems
- Provision of user training
- Working knowledge of computer based and other types of information systems, data collection and validation.
- Provision and analysis of statistical reports/ spreadsheets
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Experience working with radiology information systems.
- Experience of developing, implementing and managing systems
Knowledge Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Advanced communication, interpersonal, organisational and presentation skills.
- Understanding of team dynamics and ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Comprehensive range of practical analytical, statistical and numerical skills.
- Able to analyse complex facts or situations.
- Ability to use initiative appropriately.
- Ability to motivate self & others.
- Ability to teach.
- Problem solving
- Ability to organise workload, prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Able to work with limited supervision.
- Capable of developing and delivering training programmes to all levels of staff.
- Strong understanding of Information Governance
Desirable
- Handling complaints.
- Advanced IT Skills
- Knowledge of radiology administration processes
- Detailed knowledge of Acute Trust Systems
- Experience of developing relationships with external agencies and organisations and working across organisational boundaries in Health and social care.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Confident, articulate, responsible and diplomatic
- Ability to generate and implement ideas
- Self-motivated
- Reliable, diligent and meticulous.
- Positive attitude to change
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working patterns.
- Professional presentation.
Desirable
- Able to work at both Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital and travel to community sites as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General education to GCSE or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
- ECDL or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of integrated IT systems
- Provision of user training
- Working knowledge of computer based and other types of information systems, data collection and validation.
- Provision and analysis of statistical reports/ spreadsheets
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Experience working with radiology information systems.
- Experience of developing, implementing and managing systems
Knowledge Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Advanced communication, interpersonal, organisational and presentation skills.
- Understanding of team dynamics and ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Comprehensive range of practical analytical, statistical and numerical skills.
- Able to analyse complex facts or situations.
- Ability to use initiative appropriately.
- Ability to motivate self & others.
- Ability to teach.
- Problem solving
- Ability to organise workload, prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Able to work with limited supervision.
- Capable of developing and delivering training programmes to all levels of staff.
- Strong understanding of Information Governance
Desirable
- Handling complaints.
- Advanced IT Skills
- Knowledge of radiology administration processes
- Detailed knowledge of Acute Trust Systems
- Experience of developing relationships with external agencies and organisations and working across organisational boundaries in Health and social care.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Confident, articulate, responsible and diplomatic
- Ability to generate and implement ideas
- Self-motivated
- Reliable, diligent and meticulous.
- Positive attitude to change
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working patterns.
- Professional presentation.
Desirable
- Able to work at both Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital and travel to community sites as required.
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).
