PACS Manager

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The PACS & RIS Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the PACS and RIS equipment including workflow, archiving, auto-routing and other related activities. This position requires related clinical experience or good knowledge of Imaging Departments with a clear understanding of the working Radiology environment. The individual will work closely with department managers and supervisors to ensure proper operation of DICOM image transfer into the PACS as well as network transmission, RIS validation and exceptions handling.

The post requires complex analysis of large data sets with interpretation to resolve complex errors and corrections.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Diploma/degree level in IT, or have equivalent relevant Radiological experience and commitment to ongoing education and training.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Ability to analyse situations and information in order to resolve problems e.g. user's computer problems, system errors, application problems, network issues and data errors.
• To be aware of the Data Protection Act and implement changes to working practice with regard to any newly introduced legislation.
• The ability to input and manipulate data information into the computers databases

Desirable criteria

• Have the ability to interpret data, create reports and maintain the PACS & RIS Service Record systems.
• Have the ability to test, support and suggest developments to the Trusts interfaces to ensure system compatibilit

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working with NHS computer systems
• In-depth specialist knowledge of the Trusts computer systems and Radiology software systems

Skills

Essential criteria

• Competency in the use of Microsoft Office applications to an advanced level, with excellent PC skills
• Ability to interpret data, create reports and maintain the PACS & RIS Service Record systems.
• Ability to accurately work under pressure and to tight time scales

Please note that we do not accept applications via CV or recruitment agencies.

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity.

Applications are welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter or flexible working arrangement. Where candidates are successful at interview, such requests will be taken under consideration and accommodated where the needs of the service allow.

We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

All staff no matter where they work or which age group of patients they work with must be aware of their responsibility to act when they feel a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been or is at risk of abuse.

We are a fully non-smoking Trust. Smoking is completely prohibited in all Trust buildings, grounds and car parks for patients, visitors, staff and contractors.

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If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

We wish to stress that no discourtesy is intended in following such a procedure, and you should not let this deter you from future applications.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• PACS Manager JD (PDF, 696.3KB)