Lead PACS Radiographer
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Job summary
Do you share our trusts values and enjoy a challenge, then this role is for you.
We are looking for a Radiology PACS Lead to help manage the PACS IT system in this vital service until 31st December 2025.
This role is pivotal for this department to realise its potential in an ever growing digital world.
Working alongside both clinicians and IT specialists you will be involved with the management of the Radiology PACS IT system, and leading on the strategic developments, internally and externally for this IT system.
You will possess experience of managing a team, as well as experience of managing and maintaining Radiology information systems. You should demonstrate proven leadership and communication skills, be self-motivated, well organised and have a high standard of professionalism in order to deal with a range of customer stakeholders at all levels.
Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only.
Main duties of the job
- Manages the daily running of the PACS system to ensure it provides an effective, responsive and patient centred service
- Can assess, prioritise and manage work load of the service
- Set and maintain high standards of appearance and professional attitude with the overview to ensure staff working within area of responsibility also adhere to the same standards
- Maintains patient safety, privacy and dignity
- Communicates at an appropriate level to all service users demonstrating tact, empathy and reassurance, including explanations of the procedure, provision of relevant aftercare information including information on obtaining results
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you
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Details
Date posted
15 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
16 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-HR1025-24
Job locations
Colchester Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester Hospital
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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