Clinical PACS Specialist Radiographer | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust seeks a Band 6 Clinical PACS Specialist Radiographer in Swindon. This role involves managing PACS/RIS systems and ensuring patient data integrity. Ideal candidates will have NHS experience and an interest in digital systems. Flexible hours are required for this position, which offers a supportive team environment and encourages professional development.

Benefits

5% recruitment and retention premium

Support for CPD

Qualifications

• Established Radiographer with NHS experience.
• Interest in digital systems and state-of-the-art equipment.
• Willing to participate in out of hours and weekend rota.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of PACS/RIS in absence of the PACS Manager.
• Provide specialist clinical and technical advice on information systems.
• Maintain relationships with IT and Clinical Applications Teams.
• Ensure patient systems data is preserved and not compromised.
• Assess information system settings and analyze data streams.

Skills

Team player

Flexibility

Analytical judgment

Education

NHS experience

Relevant clinical qualifications

Tools

PACS

RIS

ICE

Job description

Overview

Band 6 Clinical PACS Specialist Radiographer

We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Clinical PACS Specialist Radiographer to join our friendly team at the Great Western Hospital.

The Great Western Hospital are currently undergoing a PACS and RIS replacement project in their Radiology department and are looking to expand the clinical PACS team. This role remains a clinical Radiographer working on a rotational basis and will require participation in the out of hours and weekend rota.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Radiographer with NHS experience and a special interest in digital systems, looking to increase their knowledge and work with state-of-the-art equipment. This role currently includes a 5% recruitment and retention premium which is reviewed annually.

The Radiology Department undertakes approximately 251,300 examinations a year ranging over a variety of modalities. The successful applicant will be a keen team player who has image quality and patient care high on their agenda with a flexible approach to working hours. The department supports the development of your clinical skills and education, we encourage staff CPD.

The Great Western Hospital conducts diagnostic radiological examinations across a range of clinical specialties, adapting techniques to accommodate a range of patient types; both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal requirements.

To ensure the effective and efficient provision of Picture Archiving and Communication systems (PACS) and Radiology information systems (RIS), in the clinical setting of the Radiology Department. Working under the PACS Manager. To work with IT and administrative staff who ensure the delivery and quality of the system.

"Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

Responsibilities

• To deputise for the PACS Manager and manage the day to day running of PACS/RIS within the trust in their absence. A service integral to patient safety across the trust.
• To provide specialist clinical and technical advice on information systems such as PACS, ICE and RIS pertaining to the clinical setting within the Radiology Department.
• To work within a multidisciplinary team and maintain working relationships with the IT and Clinical Applications Teams.
• To make complex judgments involving patient image files and the information stored within these.
• To ensure that patient systems data is preserved and not compromised. Activities may impact directly on patient care. Faults may constrain system users from carrying out patient care; any issues relating to patient systems should be raised with the PACS manager/Senior Management with the highest priority.
• The Post holder will be required to assess information system settings and parameters. The post holder will be required to analyse multiple and complex data streams and make changes where appropriate.
• On a daily basis, liaise with the PACS Manager to ensure a range of housekeeping tasks are completed where unresolved jobs are identified, depending on priority, patient service implications, complexity and workload.
• Post holder is responsible for ensuring the quality of radiology data being sent to both the local and national store.
• Outcomes may be defined, but the post holder will be required to decide how they are best achieved using initiative and experience. The post holder should liaise with the PACS Manager where appropriate.
• The post holder is required to switch concentration between several different information systems when resolving problems. Interruptions will occur as new problems arise, resulting in plans being altered at a moment’s notice.

Additional information

Please see the attached job description for full information.

This advert closes on Friday 19 Sep 2025