Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Radiology Digital & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lead

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Job summary

The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking to recruit a full time, proactive, dedicated Radiology Digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lead to work as part of a friendly, supportive team.

The successful candidate should have experience with digital pathways and AI programmes working in healthcare application management with experience of IT application service and support and a good functional knowledge of IT systems and concepts. Understanding of clinical pathways, multidisciplinary working and the impact of access to medical imaging is essential as well as the importance of data, data structures, confidentiality and the use of data.

We are keen to develop individuals to their full potential and committed to supporting CPD and leadership opportunities. Educational half days are fully utilised for in-house training.

Applicants must have a relevant degree level qualification.

Join us... We are one of the top 40 hospitals in the country and amongst the top 100 Employers in the country

Main duties of the job

The Radiology Digital and AI Lead will be responsible for managing the radiology operations and clinical use of all digital workflows. This includes leading the PACS/RIS team, current and upcoming AI software projects and Radiology lead of all digital workflows at all sites of RSFT and the network. The role will ensure the professional discipline of programme/project delivery with RSFT's teams. The Digital and Radiology AI Lead will engage with clinical and digital teams and will be responsible for reporting programme delivery (including any risks and mitigation) to the Head of Service/ Professional Lead for Radiology.

Based in Guildford, the Royal Surrey County Hospital (RSCH) is a leading general hospital with 507 beds and specialist centre for cancer services and treatment. The RSCH serves a population of 320,000 for emergency and general hospital services and 1.2 million people for cancer services. The hospital has an annual income of £330 million. We employ over 3500 staff. Our mission is to deliver the best patient care - ANYWHEREEvery year the RSCH sees around 280,000 outpatients, admits 61,000 patients for treatment and 70,000 patients attend our A&E department. The Trust is also a centre of excellence and training for minimal access surgery.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Details

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,877 to £62,626 a year (per annum) includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF18310-B8a

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Radiology Digital and AI Lead will be responsible for managing the radiology operations and clinical use of all digital workflows. This includes leading the PACS/RIS team, current and upcoming AI software projects and Radiology lead of all digital workflows at all sites of RSFT and the network. The role will ensure the professional discipline of programme/project delivery with RSFTs teams. The Digital and Radiology AI Lead will engage with clinical and digital teams and will be responsible for reporting programme delivery (including any risks and mitigation) to the Head of Service/ Professional Lead for Radiology.

The Radiology Digital and AI Lead will be responsible for radiology operations and clinical use of all digital workflows. They will also be the lead for PACS/RIS and to responsible for the full programme life cycle for the duration any AI software programme. They will hold day-to-day responsibility for the PACS/RIS, radiology digital workflow and AI programs to fulfil their role to ensure successful delivery.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Radiology Digital and AI Lead will be responsible for managing the radiology operations and clinical use of all digital workflows. This includes leading the PACS/RIS team, current and upcoming AI software projects and Radiology lead of all digital workflows at all sites of RSFT and the network. The role will ensure the professional discipline of programme/project delivery with RSFTs teams. The Digital and Radiology AI Lead will engage with clinical and digital teams and will be responsible for reporting programme delivery (including any risks and mitigation) to the Head of Service/ Professional Lead for Radiology.

The Radiology Digital and AI Lead will be responsible for radiology operations and clinical use of all digital workflows. They will also be the lead for PACS/RIS and to responsible for the full programme life cycle for the duration any AI software programme. They will hold day-to-day responsibility for the PACS/RIS, radiology digital workflow and AI programs to fulfil their role to ensure successful delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of degree level with either a Masters degree or equivalent experience.
  • Post Graduate Qualification in Image Reporting

Desirable

  • Experience at a senior level in a complex organisation

Knowledge

Essential

  • A proven track record of service improvement and/or operational management.
  • Experience of AI in the Radiology setting
  • Evidence of managing programme and service change at a senior level.
  • Ability to coordinate the scheduling, phasing and delivery of projects
  • Extensive NHS experience.
  • Extensive PACS/RIS experience
  • Extensive Radiology Digital Workflow experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working at senior operational management level in large complex environment
  • Information Analyst experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum of degree level with either a Masters degree or equivalent experience.
  • Post Graduate Qualification in Image Reporting

Desirable

  • Experience at a senior level in a complex organisation

Knowledge

Essential

  • A proven track record of service improvement and/or operational management.
  • Experience of AI in the Radiology setting
  • Evidence of managing programme and service change at a senior level.
  • Ability to coordinate the scheduling, phasing and delivery of projects
  • Extensive NHS experience.
  • Extensive PACS/RIS experience
  • Extensive Radiology Digital Workflow experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working at senior operational management level in large complex environment
  • Information Analyst experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Service & Professional Lead for Radiology

Marie Nyoni

marie.nyoni@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,877 to £62,626 a year (per annum) includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-JH-EMF18310-B8a

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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