Job summary
We are seeking a PACS/ Radiology Information Systems Manager who will have expert knowledge and opinion within the field of PACS and Radiology Information Systems.
The post holder will act as a project manager for implantation of the all Wales PACS and an autonomous practitioner to provide strong clinical leadership and apply a high degree of professional autonomy in the decision-making process of strategic development of service delivery using innovative solutions to improve patient care and pathways within the region.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The health board is committed to professional development and is a dynamic and forward-thinking employer.
The location of this post will be driven by the best candidate for the role where you could be situated in the heart of Wales, supporting communities with access to market towns, the coast, and national parks.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver clinical specialist level decision making in autonomous clinical practice and provide expert professional advice to other professionals, multi-disciplinary groups.
- To play a key role as part of the PACS /RIS project team in the development of business cases.
- To play a key role in planning and supervising the implementation of the systems across all Radiology departments and all hospital sites pan Powys
- The post holder will be accountable for efficient service delivery in the clinical environment in relation to PACS/RIS and for ensuring that procedures and processes are in place to ensure images and reports are available to support the continuity of patient care at all times.
- To assist in the responsibilities for the imaging associated with the continuity of patient care from referring DGHs and the wider health care community.
- To work as a key member of the team to ensure the Healthboard realises all the benefits associated with maintaining and improving the existing and future technologies.
- To ensure an effective 24/7 support mechanism for all users throughout the healthboard: including transfer of images and between DGHs and the wider health care community.
- To ensure ongoing effective service delivery by anticipating and responding to evolving clinical service needs.
- There is an on-call commitment to this role as with other 8a positions within the health board.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post: English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job description and person specification documents for full details regarding this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job description and person specification documents for full details regarding this post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed knowledge of medical imaging systems to MSc level or equivalent with considerable post graduate experience at a specialist superintendent level
- Demonstrable experience in a wide range of PACS, RIS, EPR and other NHS Information Systems
- Ability to critically assess and evaluate new technologies, techniques, and equipment in the field of PACS
- Expert knowledge of professional policies and national guidelines and standards pertaining to PACS and radiology information systems
- Awareness of quality frameworks e.g., Clinical Governance principles
- Knowledge of patient pathways, and the key role of diagnostic imaging
- Able to advise on selection, procurement of PACS/RIS and ability to compile case of need if appropriate
Desirable
- Ability to teach others up to MSc level
- Experience of audit and research methodologies and evidence of implementing evidence-based practice
- Evidence of delivering conference presentations or writing for publication
- Awareness of NHS financial flows
- Evidence of influencing service delivery
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- BSc (or equivalent) in Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Post graduate qualifications at MSc level or equivalent training in medical imaging PACS/ Radiology Information Systems
- Evidence of on-going professional development and CPD; and commitment to extend scope by implementing research-based practice
- Advanced IT skills
Desirable
- Registered teaching qualification
- Attendance of specialist short courses/seminars
Values
Essential
- Gives outstanding service to patients/clients directly or through their supporting services
- Includes patients/clients in making decisions to enhance their care
- Cares for patients/people with courtesy, compassion, dignity and empathy
- Ensures that the patients/people we serve are at the heart of all we do
- Respectful: Contributes to open and honest culture
- Listens and communicates respectfully towards patients, staff, and visitors
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner
- Kind, respectful and fair
- Ensure inclusivity, valuing, and respecting people's differences
- Maintains patient and staff confidentiality
- Ownership: Is committed and displays a 'can do' attitude
- Takes responsibility and is accountable for own actions
- Supports initiatives that help to deliver department and organisational goals
- Celebrates successes
- Invites and acts upon feedback to continually improve
- Taking ownership of own personal development
- Unity: Commits to team values and goals
- Shares skills and knowledge
- Actively contributes to team performance
- Supports and encourages colleagues
- Works in partnership with wider teams
- Inspires, positively influences, and motivates colleagues
- Delivery: Delivers professional, efficient, and effective services
- Works towards agreed objectives
- Considers people and task to get results
- Treats and cares for people in a safe environment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed knowledge of medical imaging systems to MSc level or equivalent with considerable post graduate experience at a specialist superintendent level
- Demonstrable experience in a wide range of PACS, RIS, EPR and other NHS Information Systems
- Ability to critically assess and evaluate new technologies, techniques, and equipment in the field of PACS
- Expert knowledge of professional policies and national guidelines and standards pertaining to PACS and radiology information systems
- Awareness of quality frameworks e.g., Clinical Governance principles
- Knowledge of patient pathways, and the key role of diagnostic imaging
- Able to advise on selection, procurement of PACS/RIS and ability to compile case of need if appropriate
Desirable
- Ability to teach others up to MSc level
- Experience of audit and research methodologies and evidence of implementing evidence-based practice
- Evidence of delivering conference presentations or writing for publication
- Awareness of NHS financial flows
- Evidence of influencing service delivery
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- BSc (or equivalent) in Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Post graduate qualifications at MSc level or equivalent training in medical imaging PACS/ Radiology Information Systems
- Evidence of on-going professional development and CPD; and commitment to extend scope by implementing research-based practice
- Advanced IT skills
Desirable
- Registered teaching qualification
- Attendance of specialist short courses/seminars
Values
Essential
- Gives outstanding service to patients/clients directly or through their supporting services
- Includes patients/clients in making decisions to enhance their care
- Cares for patients/people with courtesy, compassion, dignity and empathy
- Ensures that the patients/people we serve are at the heart of all we do
- Respectful: Contributes to open and honest culture
- Listens and communicates respectfully towards patients, staff, and visitors
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner
- Kind, respectful and fair
- Ensure inclusivity, valuing, and respecting people's differences
- Maintains patient and staff confidentiality
- Ownership: Is committed and displays a 'can do' attitude
- Takes responsibility and is accountable for own actions
- Supports initiatives that help to deliver department and organisational goals
- Celebrates successes
- Invites and acts upon feedback to continually improve
- Taking ownership of own personal development
- Unity: Commits to team values and goals
- Shares skills and knowledge
- Actively contributes to team performance
- Supports and encourages colleagues
- Works in partnership with wider teams
- Inspires, positively influences, and motivates colleagues
- Delivery: Delivers professional, efficient, and effective services
- Works towards agreed objectives
- Considers people and task to get results
- Treats and cares for people in a safe environment
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).
