Job summary
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust is formed from two acute District General Hospitals (roughly 10 miles apart) with a 450 bed capacity. The Imaging Department comprises of approximately 140 staff with an activity of 250 000 patient examinations per year.
We are looking for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic radiographer to join the Radiology IT Team. The appropriate candidate will have previous experience of working within a PACS/RIS environment and a positive approach to improving the service for the benefit of patient care. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation and management of the PACS and its data, ensuring that the radiology staff are able to optimize their use of the available technology.
The Trust has the Sectra PACS, Magentus RIS and Cerner Millennium EPR.We actively encourage staff to undertake continuing professional development and extension of the radiographers' role.
If you are interested in the position please contact Alanna Marvin (Associate Director of Imaging) on 01932 72 2793.
This is an exciting time to join Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital, & move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. Our vision is to create a state of the art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by specialist teams in a modern, well-equipped environment, why not come and be a part of our journey.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure wherever possible that the PACS is operational
- To train key Trust staff, both within and outside of the Imaging Department, to become key operators of the PACS system, to facilitate the cascade training of existing staff and the induction training of new staff
- To manage the regular housekeeping requirements of PAC
- To monitor equipment performance and provide first line PACS system support within the radiology department and communicating with users in relation to planned and unplanned downtime
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification links will provide detailed information, and in summary, the successful candidates will need to hold a DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent) with current Membership to the Professional Body (HCPC) and significant clinical experience. People management experience is also essential as well as an understanding of requirements and standards such as IRMER, IRR17 and Infection Control.
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation and management of the PACS and its data, liaising with other departments and system suppliers on developments and advancement
- Manage communication between the Trust IT and radiology staff, PACS and DR equipment suppliers and other modality service personnel
- Maintain an accurate log of PACS and DR assets showing their current performance status and system information (IP address, location, reference number etc)
- Monitor and maintain procedures for recording PACS and DR equipment fault
- In conjunction with the Trusts IT department, to develop and keep up-to-date disaster recovery plans and Business Continuity plan
- Monitor equipment performance and provide first line PACS system support within the radiology department and communicating with users in relation to planned and unplanned downtime.
- Determine the access right of users and maintain user access records for external users
- Provide second line support to end users across the Trust
- Management and operation of prefetching and image routing protocols within the PACS system
- Performing regular system checks, ensuring frontline maintenance of performance
- Manage the regular housekeeping requirements of the system including correction of patient and image information issues/errors
- Be the frontline contact for all PACS and associated equipment faults, including development of fault reporting protocol and helpdesk reporting process
- Maintain regular contact with the other trusts within the PACS Consortiu
- Deputise for the CRIS Administrator, assisting with the production of CRIS Stats if required
There is a commitment from the department to ongoing CPD and support additional post graduate training.
For further information about this post please review the Job Description and Person Specification. Additional enquiries can be made by contacting Alanna Marvin (Associate Director of Imaging) on 01932 722793
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification links will provide detailed information, and in summary, the successful candidates will need to hold a DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent) with current Membership to the Professional Body (HCPC) and significant clinical experience. People management experience is also essential as well as an understanding of requirements and standards such as IRMER, IRR17 and Infection Control.
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation and management of the PACS and its data, liaising with other departments and system suppliers on developments and advancement
- Manage communication between the Trust IT and radiology staff, PACS and DR equipment suppliers and other modality service personnel
- Maintain an accurate log of PACS and DR assets showing their current performance status and system information (IP address, location, reference number etc)
- Monitor and maintain procedures for recording PACS and DR equipment fault
- In conjunction with the Trusts IT department, to develop and keep up-to-date disaster recovery plans and Business Continuity plan
- Monitor equipment performance and provide first line PACS system support within the radiology department and communicating with users in relation to planned and unplanned downtime.
- Determine the access right of users and maintain user access records for external users
- Provide second line support to end users across the Trust
- Management and operation of prefetching and image routing protocols within the PACS system
- Performing regular system checks, ensuring frontline maintenance of performance
- Manage the regular housekeeping requirements of the system including correction of patient and image information issues/errors
- Be the frontline contact for all PACS and associated equipment faults, including development of fault reporting protocol and helpdesk reporting process
- Maintain regular contact with the other trusts within the PACS Consortiu
- Deputise for the CRIS Administrator, assisting with the production of CRIS Stats if required
There is a commitment from the department to ongoing CPD and support additional post graduate training.
For further information about this post please review the Job Description and Person Specification. Additional enquiries can be made by contacting Alanna Marvin (Associate Director of Imaging) on 01932 722793
Person Specification
Attitude Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Willing and able to take personal responsibility
- Always puts patients first
- Demonstrates passion for excellence
- Takes pride in their work and their team
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Supports learning and development of self and others
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
- Educated to Degree Level or equivalent relevant experience
- Hold HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Demonstrates an interest in ongoing personal development
- Computing related Qualification.
- Train the Trainer experience
- DCR/BSc Radiography
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of PACS
- Experience of working with NHS IT Systems
- Communicating and liaising with clinical staff at all levels
- Previous work experience with the public
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Radiology Department
- Experience of working with Radiology Information Systems(RIS)
- Experience of training staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of PC software to include: -MS Word -MS Outlook -MS Excel o
- Good keyboarding skills
- Basic technical knowledge of IM&T networking and systems
- Understanding of the needs of users of IT systems
Desirable
- Good understanding of how the NHS works
- Some knowledge of the legislation that applies to NHS Information Governance
- Knowledge and understanding of the workings of a Radiology department
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal and social skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Able to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
- Ability to be assertive but diplomatic at all levels, both verbally and in writing, to staff, service users and external organisations
- Ability to act autonomously and use judgement as required.
- Ability to interpret and relay highly complex and sensitive information to others. oAbility to analyse, investigate and resolve complex queries in a systematic manner
Desirable
- Evidence of learning new skills.
Other requirements
Essential
- Enthusiastic and committed to high standards of work
- Patient focused
- Self-motivated
- Capable of multi-tasking
- Work under pressure with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to work to short deadlines
- Team worker
- Reliable oTrustworthy oResponsible
Desirable
- Flexible working practice able to work in a changing environment(adaptable)
Person Specification
Attitude Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Willing and able to take personal responsibility
- Always puts patients first
- Demonstrates passion for excellence
- Takes pride in their work and their team
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Supports learning and development of self and others
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
- Educated to Degree Level or equivalent relevant experience
- Hold HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Demonstrates an interest in ongoing personal development
- Computing related Qualification.
- Train the Trainer experience
- DCR/BSc Radiography
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of PACS
- Experience of working with NHS IT Systems
- Communicating and liaising with clinical staff at all levels
- Previous work experience with the public
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Radiology Department
- Experience of working with Radiology Information Systems(RIS)
- Experience of training staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of PC software to include: -MS Word -MS Outlook -MS Excel o
- Good keyboarding skills
- Basic technical knowledge of IM&T networking and systems
- Understanding of the needs of users of IT systems
Desirable
- Good understanding of how the NHS works
- Some knowledge of the legislation that applies to NHS Information Governance
- Knowledge and understanding of the workings of a Radiology department
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal and social skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Able to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
- Ability to be assertive but diplomatic at all levels, both verbally and in writing, to staff, service users and external organisations
- Ability to act autonomously and use judgement as required.
- Ability to interpret and relay highly complex and sensitive information to others. oAbility to analyse, investigate and resolve complex queries in a systematic manner
Desirable
- Evidence of learning new skills.
Other requirements
Essential
- Enthusiastic and committed to high standards of work
- Patient focused
- Self-motivated
- Capable of multi-tasking
- Work under pressure with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to work to short deadlines
- Team worker
- Reliable oTrustworthy oResponsible
Desirable
- Flexible working practice able to work in a changing environment(adaptable)
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).
