Imaging Information Systems Administrator

NHS; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in North Cumbria is seeking an Imaging Information Systems Administrator to manage Radiology Imaging Information Systems. The ideal candidate must be proficient in relevant IT systems and have a strong background in healthcare administration. Responsibilities include standardising procedures and liaising with support services. The role offers opportunities for relocation assistance and access to NHS discounts.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Access to NHS discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with a wide spectrum of people.
• Knowledge in the administration of IM&T systems.
• Skills in health record management.

Responsibilities

• Work as an NCIC applications expert for Radiology Imaging Information Systems.
• Liaise with Informatics support to resolve faults.
• Ensure standardisation of operational management procedures for imaging systems.

Skills

Ability to use initiative appropriately

Advanced organisational skills

Ability to motivate self & others

People Management

Leadership

Education

A levels or equivalent in English, Maths and Information technology

Level 4 or equivalent qualification in a relevant area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Imaging information systems

Job description

Imaging Information Systems Administrator

The closing date is 24 September 2025

Work as the NCIC applications expert for Radiology Imaging Information Systems.

Work as an NCIC applications expert for NBSS information systems.

Work with the Radiology Information Systems Managers from NuTH and NCIC to ensure standardisation of overall operational management procedures for the imaging information systems.

Liaise with the relevant Informatics support services to resolve any faults.

Main duties of the job

Work as the NCIC applications expert for Radiology Imaging Information Systems.

Work as an NCIC applications expert for NBSS information systems.

Work with the Radiology Information Systems Managers from NuTH and NCIC to ensure standardisation of overall operational management procedures for the imaging information systems.

Liaise with the relevant Informatics support services to resolve any faults.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

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• Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

• youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

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The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Please note the cost of the DBS check has increased from 2nd December 2024

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A levels or equivalent in English, Maths and Information technology
• Level 4 or equivalent qualification in a relevant area.

Experience

• Working with a wide spectrum of people.
• Use and administration of IM&T systems.
• Administration procedures.
• Imaging information systems.
• Change management
• Information system reports

Knowledge

• Microsoft Office.
• Health record management
• Radiology administration.
• Statistics

Skills

• Ability to use initiative appropriately.
• Ability to motivate self & others.
• Ability to teach.
• Ability to prioritise tasks appropriately.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Advanced organisational skills.
• People Management
• Difficult conversations
• Leadership

Personal Circumstances

• Confident.
• Meticulous.
• Resilient
• Willing to accept responsibility.

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.

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust