Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 6 RIS PACS Senior Radiographer to join the Imaging Department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust on a one-year fixed term basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to support Imaging and the wider clinical Imaging IT system users, Imaging IT Managers, IEP and Diagnostic Cloud Administrators, and the RIS PACS radiographer housekeeping team. You will play a key role in maintaining and developing the department's digital imaging and information systems.
We are seeking someone with proven experience in RIS PACS system support, ideally within a large and fast-paced imaging environment. The Trust currently uses Philips PACS and Soliton RIS across all sites -- Charing Cross, Hammersmith, and St Mary's Hospitals as well as our CDC sites in Wembley and Willesden-- and you will be involved in implementing and supporting new technologies and workflows.
Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will liaise with a wide range of stakeholders including Imaging and IT teams, clinicians, GPs, and external vendors such as Philips, Soliton, Sectra, Clinisys, Vital, and Radimetrics. A collaborative, flexible approach and strong team ethic are key to success in this role.
Main duties of the job
- To carry out RIS PACS administration and maintenance housekeeping tasks such as correction of unspecified images and updating the voice recognition context dictionary.
- Schedule maintenance, application upgrades, database administration tasks on the RIS/PACS/VNA and related imaging IT systems ensuring effective communication and liaison with the teams impacted by the change.
- When required entering new users, rendering users inactive, liaising with all imaging professionals and clerical staff with regards to the correct format, destination of reports on RIS and the integrity of data held on RIS.
- Assisting the Imaging IT Manager(s) with entering and retiring of reference table data such as exam codes, referral sources and authorised referrers and report authors.
- Assisting the Imaging IT Manager(s), and when required taking the lead, with testing of new RIS, PACS and other associated imaging IT systems software updates, releases, patches or new instillations.
- Assist with the uploading and/or production CDs or DVDs of patient imaging from PACS ( anonymisation of data) where necessary and support the Imaging teams if problems arise with the uploading/burning CD/DVD process.
- Assist the Imaging IT manager to set up and maintain RIS letter templates, text and email appointment reminders for patient communication.
- Collect error messages from specific RIS and or PACS workstations in support of troubleshooting and fault reporting.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in a Health Sciences or IT-related field, or demonstrably work to an equivalent level.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Prince 2 (or equivalent) Foundation level qualification
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Registration
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of general imaging techniques
- Knowledge of working practices and IT systems within Imaging departments
- Experience working in a large NHS Trust.
- Experience of systems, maintenance and support within a clinical environment.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting real-time clinical systems in a demanding environment
- Previous administration experience with RIS and PACS
- Aware of service level management and familiar with service delivery economics.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of RIS and PACS technology and where these technologies fit in a Imaging Department.
- Knowledge of DICOM and HL7
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
Desirable
- Knowledge of MS Mail and Exchange, Windows operating systems and related MS Office products
- Basic knowledge of GP systems
- Risk assessment skills
- Familiar with project control techniques i.e. PRINCE2 principals
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in a Health Sciences or IT-related field, or demonstrably work to an equivalent level.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Prince 2 (or equivalent) Foundation level qualification
- BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Registration
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of general imaging techniques
- Knowledge of working practices and IT systems within Imaging departments
- Experience working in a large NHS Trust.
- Experience of systems, maintenance and support within a clinical environment.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting real-time clinical systems in a demanding environment
- Previous administration experience with RIS and PACS
- Aware of service level management and familiar with service delivery economics.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of RIS and PACS technology and where these technologies fit in a Imaging Department.
- Knowledge of DICOM and HL7
- Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
Desirable
- Knowledge of MS Mail and Exchange, Windows operating systems and related MS Office products
- Basic knowledge of GP systems
- Risk assessment skills
- Familiar with project control techniques i.e. PRINCE2 principals
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).
