Band 6 Senior PACS and RIS Administrator

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Senior PACS and RIS Administrator. In this role, you will assist in managing imaging systems and supervise a team of administrators. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of care delivered to patients and addressing system issues as they arise. The ideal candidate will have a degree in IT or applied science and experience in healthcare systems management. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience with NHS targets and care pathways.
• Substantial experience in managing PACS and RIS.
• Ability to train others and delegate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of RIS and PACS systems.
• Supervise and train PACS & RIS Administrators.
• Resolve downtime issues with systems.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Knowledge of PACS/RIS software

Education

Degree in IT or applied science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Band 6 Senior PACS and RIS Administrator

The post holder will assist the PACS&RIS Site Leads in the management of RIS (RadiologyInformation System) and PACS (Picture Archiving Communication System) and any otherfuture systems implemented. The post holder will be responsible for administrative andgeneral support to the PACS&RIS Site Leads and other key staff, and supervise thePACS&RIS Administrators, co-ordinating workload and the strategic development withinImaging and the Group Clinical Services Division. The post holder will also oversee themanagement and co-ordination of the PACS and RIS pathways at the Community DiagnosticCentre based at Finchley Memorial Hospital and oversee the management of the outsourcingand insourcing for the Trust when requires. The post holder will be expected to resolve day-today problems independently and will act as the first point of contact for enquiries from usersand third parties. The post holder will also be required to maintain data quality to a highstandard. They will deputise and represent the PACS and RIS Site Leads in their absence, e.g.attend meetings, manage enquiries and send out necessary communication to relevantmanagement levels and staff groups. The post holder will be a senior presence within thePACS team and will be involved in developing training plans and support the Site leads indeveloping and harmonise efficient Standard Operating Procedures and cross-site working

Main duties of the job

As a Senior PACS and RIS administrator you may be required to deputise for the PACS and RIS Team leaders as well and supervise, train and manage the other PACS and RIS administrators. You may also be involved in leading projects and other quality improvement and data quality tasks. You will help to manage the clinical systems in the Diagnostic Imaging department across the Trust. These systems include the Picture Archive Computer System (PACS), and Radiology Information System (RIS). The post holder will help to maintain these systems and also run and action data quality reports for PACS/RIS to ensure that all examinations performed within Imaging are actioned and reported.

They will also be first line contact for any downtime issues with the above named systems.

The post holder with liaise with a number of different health care professionals inside and outside of Radiology.

We would like to employ highly motivated individuals of excellent calibre to join our team and play a key role in improving and maintaining high standards in the quality of care we deliver to our patients and the various service users.

Candidates are expected to attend for interview in person

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & prof qual

• Degree in IT or an applied science (Biology, Radiography,Physics) or equivalent NHS
• Requires knowledge of hospital computer systems, radiology modalities and IT or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Knowledge and experience with NHS Targets and Care pathways
• Proven knowledge of a variety of Trust computer applications relevant to post.
• Substantial experience in the system administration of the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System (RIS) and it's management during downtime (both planned and unplanned)
• Intermediate knowledge of Patient Administration System (PAS)
• Advanced Organisational skills
• Ability to work single-handed
• Ability to make decisions and work unsupervised
• Able to train others and explain tasks and to delegate work as appropriate
• Experience in performing Quality Assurance tests and management data
• Experience in dealing with third party providers in outsourcing of radiology reporting

Skills and Aptitude

• Ability to work independently and also within a team
• Ability to prioritise and organise demands and multi-task.
• Com Computers (Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Excellent time keeping skills, resilient and able to prioritise and multi-task
• Willing to take direction and learn from more experienced colleagues
• Knowledge and Understanding of clinical governance and GDPR
• Good Clinical knowledge especially the anatomy of the skeleton and medical terminology
• Training staff
• To created Standard Operating Procedures and new pathways of working
• Excellent Presentation and Communication skills
• Good knowledge of IT Terminology, networks, servers and inter-operability
• Knowledge of patient care and NHS patient workflow
• Knowledge of clinical audit

Skills and Aptitude

• Clear and effective communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a professional team.
• Proficient use of Computers (Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Presents self as an outstanding representative of the Royal Free London Trust
• Tolerance of a wide range of patients and colleagues
• Knowledge of PACS/RIS software (DICOM/IEP/CRIS/)

Personal Qualities and Attributes

• Keen interest and good understanding of a range of current and future PACS and RIS developments
• Demonstrate a respect for and commitment to patient care and safety
• A commitment to CPD and improving ones knowledge
• Supportive of and adherence management protocols, policies and operational change
• Ability to approach disputes and disagreements in a calm and objective manner
• Must be self-motivated, able person with integrity and good work ethic and to inspire and lead a team
• Healthy work life balance

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

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.

£46,419 to £55,046 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS