Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Radiology Clinical Systems Manager at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.
This roles involves managing the clinical radiology systems within the directorate including all community sites.
The area of responsibility includes PACS and RIS, 3rd party software, and first line fault diagnosis of Trust IT systems directly impacting Radiology Systems,. The post holder will also be responsible for monitoring and reviewing workflows, data production, and equipment/software management. There will also be the requirement to act as a line manager for the Diagnsotic Support Team and the Radiology Clinical Systems Officer.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information.
Main duties of the job
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day management, monitoring and maintenance of the PACS, RIS, and other Radiology Clinical System
- Acting as a liaison between special modality staff, radiologists, clerical staff and PACS/modality equipment suppliers
- Monitoring of the system usage in terms of data accuracy
- Maintain a good working knowledge and provide advice in first line fault diagnosis for the Trust IT systems directly impacting on PACS e.g. Cyberlab, Maxims, PAS, EPR/order comms
- Monitor and review/implement workflows across all systems and departments to ensure optimal patient care and department/system performance.
- Assist Department managers and Modality leads with purchasing new equipment/software, planning future upgrades and IT safety concerns.
- Configure new equipment and software within PACS & RIS and liaise with relevant IT departments to ensure this can function correctly on the Trust network
- Assess documentation from vendors to ensure that requirements are met.
- Write and manage departmental policies and procedures for the clinical systems
- Monitor staff competence in the use of DR, PACS, RIS, Maxims and CyberRad - providing update training and developing strategies to monitor and improve input data quality
- Plan for major Radiology Clinical Systems developments across the Trust
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day management, monitoring and maintenance of the PACS, RIS, and other Radiology Clinical System
- Acting as a liaison between special modality staff, radiologists, clerical staff and PACS/modality equipment suppliers
- Monitoring of the system usage in terms of data accuracy
- Maintain a good working knowledge and provide advice in first line fault diagnosis for the Trust IT systems directly impacting on PACS e.g. Cyberlab, Maxims, PAS, EPR/order comms
- Monitor and review/implement workflows across all systems and departments to ensure optimal patient care and department/system performance.
- Assist Department managers and Modality leads with purchasing new equipment/software, planning future upgrades and IT safety concerns.
- Configure new equipment and software within PACS & RIS and liaise with relevant IT departments to ensure this can function correctly on the Trust network
- Assess documentation from vendors to ensure that requirements are met.
- Write and manage departmental policies and procedures for the clinical systems
- Monitor staff competence in the use of DR, PACS, RIS, Maxims and CyberRad - providing update training and developing strategies to monitor and improve input data quality
- Plan for major Radiology Clinical Systems developments across the Trust
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day management, monitoring and maintenance of the PACS, RIS, and other Radiology Clinical System
- Acting as a liaison between special modality staff, radiologists, clerical staff and PACS/modality equipment suppliers
- Monitoring of the system usage in terms of data accuracy
- Maintain a good working knowledge and provide advice in first line fault diagnosis for the Trust IT systems directly impacting on PACS e.g. Cyberlab, Maxims, PAS, EPR/order comms
- Monitor and review/implement workflows across all systems and departments to ensure optimal patient care and department/system performance.
- Assist Department managers and Modality leads with purchasing new equipment/software, planning future upgrades and IT safety concerns.
- Configure new equipment and software within PACS & RIS and liaise with relevant IT departments to ensure this can function correctly on the Trust network
- Assess documentation from vendors to ensure that requirements are met.
- Write and manage departmental policies and procedures for the clinical systems
- Monitor staff competence in the use of DR, PACS, RIS, Maxims and CyberRad - providing update training and developing strategies to monitor and improve input data quality
- Plan for major Radiology Clinical Systems developments across the Trust
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant undergraduate degree
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Post-graduate IT qualification
- HCPC registered Radiographer
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working with IT/networks/informatics
- Experience using clinical systems/software
- Experience of large computerised information systems in supporting management of the service
- Working in a team
- Working under pressure
Desirable
- Working within quality systems
- NHS experience
- Project management experience
- Experience in strategic management of Radiology clinical systems (PACS/RIS)
- Experience in managing change
Skills
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Good client / customer liaison skills
- Ability to deliver against agreed targets.
- Ability to troubleshoot and fault find
- Ability to develop training plans and train staff in clinical system use
- Good interpersonal and explanatory skill in dealing with a mixed user skill base
- Good verbal and written communication
- Maintaining accurate records and information
- Ability to prioritise workloads
Desirable
- Strategic thinking
- Clinical Safety Officer training
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of clinical governance and clinical safety within healthcare
- Excellent knowledge of emails and Microsoft Office products including experience with spreadsheets (Excel)
- Knowledge of process mapping
Desirable
- Knowledge of Radiology workflows
- Comprehensive knowledge of a range of clinical systems and future developments
- Knowledge and understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant undergraduate degree
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Post-graduate IT qualification
- HCPC registered Radiographer
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working with IT/networks/informatics
- Experience using clinical systems/software
- Experience of large computerised information systems in supporting management of the service
- Working in a team
- Working under pressure
Desirable
- Working within quality systems
- NHS experience
- Project management experience
- Experience in strategic management of Radiology clinical systems (PACS/RIS)
- Experience in managing change
Skills
Essential
- Computer literacy
- Good client / customer liaison skills
- Ability to deliver against agreed targets.
- Ability to troubleshoot and fault find
- Ability to develop training plans and train staff in clinical system use
- Good interpersonal and explanatory skill in dealing with a mixed user skill base
- Good verbal and written communication
- Maintaining accurate records and information
- Ability to prioritise workloads
Desirable
- Strategic thinking
- Clinical Safety Officer training
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of clinical governance and clinical safety within healthcare
- Excellent knowledge of emails and Microsoft Office products including experience with spreadsheets (Excel)
- Knowledge of process mapping
Desirable
- Knowledge of Radiology workflows
- Comprehensive knowledge of a range of clinical systems and future developments
- Knowledge and understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery
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
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).
