Job summary
The Cardiac Diagnostics Clinical IT Systems Manager will be responsible for the daily management and support of the cardiology information technology systems within the Health Board including ultrasound image archives, cardiac rhythm management administration systems and archive and their integration to frontline equipment. This includes supporting application system upgrades and ensuring appropriate and cost effective maintenance contracts are in place.
In addition, providing first line support to users of cardiology IT systems,
Working closely with the Health Board's IT department and 3rd party system suppliers to maintain effective service delivery.
Establishing and maintain close working relationships with the Health Boards IT department is essential to assist the cardiology diagnostic service with integration to new and developing national and Health Board systems and processes. This includes assisting in evaluation of new systems.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the daily maintenance and continued operation of the Cardiac Diagnostic Information Systems: Change Health Care, Sentinel, SOLUS systems and other clinical technical services in order to deliver efficient and effective cardiac diagnostic and services to patients, clinicians and other clinical staff.
Support compliance with information governance rules and regulations for all systems and remote monitoring platforms within cardiac diagnostics and cardiac rhythm management.
Supporting data integrity and access to data and statistics.
Support the introduction of new equipment into the clinical environment by ensuring seamless communication and data transfer to existing cardiac informatics systems.
Support of service modernisation and performance improvement projects through the implementation of technology. This will include the evaluation, procurement and installation of systems and developing the service presence on the Health Boards intranet and communication platforms.
Lead on the production of standard operating procedures and documentation relating to cardiac diagnostic informatics systems. Support guidance and training in relation to cardiac diagnostics information systems.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Education to Masters Level or equivalent professional qualifications or extensive professional experience.
- Education to degree level in informatics or other relevant subject area
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Extensive knowledge of systems and processes relating to patient management systems, clinical systems, image management systems
- Qualification, award or project experience in leadership or management or service improvement
Desirable
- Knowledge of cardiac diagnostic information systems
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant local and national cardiac strategies
- Knowledge of procurement law relating to health and Informatics systems
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience and high level of technical ability in clinical management information systems
- Experience of implementing and integrating new systems
- Have a high degree of competence in the use of Microsoft Office and desktop applications, demonstrating excellent skills with respect to database and spreadsheet management
- Able to produce, analyse and interpret service data
- Participation in change management projects and process re-engineering, demonstrating problem identification and solving skills
- Proven ability to negotiate and influence at various levels of the organisation
- Ability to teach and deliver training
- Experience of financial and budget management
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of cardiology clinical management information systems
- Experience in training staff in the use of Cardiology IT Systems
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Education to Masters Level or equivalent professional qualifications or extensive professional experience.
- Education to degree level in informatics or other relevant subject area
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Extensive knowledge of systems and processes relating to patient management systems, clinical systems, image management systems
- Qualification, award or project experience in leadership or management or service improvement
Desirable
- Knowledge of cardiac diagnostic information systems
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant local and national cardiac strategies
- Knowledge of procurement law relating to health and Informatics systems
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience and high level of technical ability in clinical management information systems
- Experience of implementing and integrating new systems
- Have a high degree of competence in the use of Microsoft Office and desktop applications, demonstrating excellent skills with respect to database and spreadsheet management
- Able to produce, analyse and interpret service data
- Participation in change management projects and process re-engineering, demonstrating problem identification and solving skills
- Proven ability to negotiate and influence at various levels of the organisation
- Ability to teach and deliver training
- Experience of financial and budget management
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of cardiology clinical management information systems
- Experience in training staff in the use of Cardiology IT Systems
Language Skills
Desirable
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
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).
