University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

RIS/PACS Lead Administrator

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic RIS/PACS Lead Administrator to join our support team. The post holder will work primarily Radiology as part of the RIS/PACS Team , but will have a significant working relationship with the Trust PC Tech Support and other Digital Services teams. A proven track record in excellent customer service is crucial in this busy role. Work will be based around the main hospital campus in central Bristol, however the Trust has sites throughout the city, so a driving license is essential.

Support of Radiology IT will include the RIS, PACS and other supporting systems as well as PC based development and will include close working with the Infrastructure Team to develop and maintain the relevant infrastructure.

The post holder should have at least two years' experience working in either an IT support role, or a Radiology RIS/PACS Team. Experience in a helpdesk support environment will be very benficial.

Please note the post holder will be required to work some time both before and after core office hours to gain access to busy areas, they may also be required to work as part of an 'on-call rota' or to work shifts in the future.

Main duties of the job

1. PACS service support

  • The work up, deployment, administration and support of the Trust's RIS and PACS workflows
  • Planning RIS and PACS upgrades and post go-live workflow and technical support
  • Development and provision of the training of staff using Radiology IT systems

2. Installation of IT systems

  • Configuration and process mapping of new software
  • Deployment of workflows
  • Integration of equipment and software to the Trust RIS and PACS
  • Develop training programmes for new workflows

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

11 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT-4860-MF

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin St.

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Desirable

  • Educated to A level standard or equivalent
  • ITIL Practitioner

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Sound knowledge of RIS and PACS integrations and interfaces
  • In-depth knowledge of RIS and PACS systems
  • Demonstrable hardware and workflow fault finding / resolution ability for multiple systems and hardware types
  • 2 years' experience in a Radiology IT systems support environment
  • Proven track record in provision of excellent customer service in a busy environment

Desirable

  • Experience of working within an ITIL based environment
  • Service desk experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Confident self-starter, able to work as part of a team, yet capable of independent action
  • Willing to work some weekends
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Desirable

  • Educated to A level standard or equivalent
  • ITIL Practitioner

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Sound knowledge of RIS and PACS integrations and interfaces
  • In-depth knowledge of RIS and PACS systems
  • Demonstrable hardware and workflow fault finding / resolution ability for multiple systems and hardware types
  • 2 years' experience in a Radiology IT systems support environment
  • Proven track record in provision of excellent customer service in a busy environment

Desirable

  • Experience of working within an ITIL based environment
  • Service desk experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Confident self-starter, able to work as part of a team, yet capable of independent action
  • Willing to work some weekends

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

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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

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin St.

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin St.

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PACS/RIS Lead Technical Administrator

Michelle Prothero-Vass

michelle.prothero-vass@uhbw.nhs.uk

01173420966

Details

Date posted

11 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT-4860-MF

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin St.

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Supporting documents

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