Senior Imaging Systems Administrator

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Job overview

This is a specialised post supporting all existing Imaging IT Systems such as Carestream Philips Vue Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS), Hyland's Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA), embedded Radiology Information System (RIS) within our Electronic Health Record System (EHRS), Epic Radiant and teleradiology systems. The Trust has deployed the new Electronic Health Record Service (EHRS) Epic in March 2019, which has significant integration with the Imaging IT systems.

Main duties of the job

The post will bring a high level of IT and service related knowledge to bear on the support and development of the systems. They will have exposure to strategic planning and implementation for developments of the systems in conjunction with local IT teams and third party suppliers. The post holder will have a radiography/Imaging background.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff - To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 1st Level Degree, or equivalent.
• Understanding of data protection act and issues relating to clinical data.

Desirable criteria

• Recognised IT qualification (eg IT based MSc) or equivalent experience.
• Teaching qualification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to identify the need for policy to support the operation of complex IT systems

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of experience working in a clinical radiology environment
• Experience of using RIS and PACS in a clinical setting

Desirable criteria

• Experience in use of a large multi-user relational database management system (RDBMS)
• Experience of using a clinical database
• Experience working with Clinical Information Systems.

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
• Motivated and able to enthuse others
• Ability to work effectively with clinical, medical and support staff.
• Ability to explain complex information to a range of users.

IT System management

Essential criteria

• Good understand of IT basics including computer components and peripherals.
• Understanding of PACS, VNA and RIS operation and structure
• Ability to analyse technical problems and make suggestions towards the resolution of faults
• Ability to operate complex high value systems
• Ability to support the planning and management of complex IT implementations such as system upgrades, having impact across multiple departments
• Working knowledge of principal Windows family operating systems and Microsoft office products
• Ability to work under pressure from users to identify and resolve problems.

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of computer networks including TCP/IP addressing and routing
• Knowledge of EPR/CRS - local, regional and national plans
• Understanding of databases, their use and maintenance.
• Understanding of HL7 and DICOM standards

Information Management

Essential criteria

• Ability to write accurate and detailed reports for both clinical and managerial use.
• Understanding of data collection techniques

Desirable criteria

• Ability to use database tools (eg Access/SQL) to sort and analyse clinical and management information.
• Knowledge of NICIP exam codes

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria

• Understanding of the risks involved with electronic patient records and techniques for mitigating these.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

For further support on submitting an application please refer to the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit: https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 584.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)