Imaging IT Manager

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare organization in London is seeking an Imaging IT Manager to support and enhance digital imaging systems. The candidate will work collaboratively across renowned hospitals to improve imaging services and implement new technologies. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree and significant experience in a clinical environment. This role comes with benefits such as flexible working and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Significant experience as senior application support in a clinical environment.
• Knowledge of data protection and radiation protection regulations.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity and security of imaging systems.
• Assist in evaluating new diagnostic modalities and software.
• Collaborate with internal and external system suppliers.

Skills

High level of computer literacy

Well-developed analytical skills

Ability to teach and mentor

Education

BSc(Hons) Radiography or equivalent

Degree in Health Sciences or IT-related field

Tools

PACS

RIS

DICOM

Job description

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Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Imaging IT Manager to join our dynamic Imaging Department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This key role supports the Imaging IT Programme Manager and works closely with another Imaging IT Manager, Senior RIS/PACS System Support Team, IEP and Diagnostic Cloud Application Support Analysts, and the RIS/PACS housekeeping team to maintain and enhance our digital imaging and information systems.

You will also work closely with our North West London hospital colleagues, contributing to collaborative digital imaging initiatives across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional with strong NHS healthcare experience and a strong working knowledge of RIS/PACS environments. You'll play a vital role in shaping the future of imaging services across our Trust sites-Charing Cross, Hammersmith, and St Mary's Hospitals-where Philips PACS and Soliton RIS are already in place. You'll also help implement new technologies and workflows, tackling challenges with innovation and collaboration.

We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including Imaging and IT teams, clinicians, GPs, and external vendors such as Philips, Oracle, Soliton, GE, Siemens, Sectra, and Clinisys.

For further information please contact:
Laurence Musker - Imaging IT Programme Manager - 020 331 26320

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the content, integrity, security, management, support and configuration and safe use of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Responsible for the content, integrity, security, management, support and configuration and safe use of other Imaging systems such as the NWL Image Sharing Network, PET CT Network, AI, IEP, Vital Images, Radimetrics, Sunquest ICE - Diagnostic Cloud, CVi42, Traumacad, Terarecon, Hybrid Mail etc. in the clinical Imaging environment.
• Assess and advise on best radiographic practice related to Imaging IT Systems to ensure high quality diagnostic images are available for the treatment and management of patients.
• Participate in the identification and evaluation of new diagnostic modalities, Imaging IT equipment and software or as part of the selection and procurement process.
• Be the key link between Imaging, Information and Communication Technology Directorate (ICT), Data Protection (DP) and both internal and external Imaging IT system suppliers.
• To assist in the provision of an efficient Imaging service.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent or Diploma or Degree in a Health Sciences or IT-related field, or demonstrably work to an equivalent level.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable criteria

• Degree in an Information Technology related subject OR a professional qualification in radiography plus IT experience
• Current or previous Health and Care Professions Council Registration (valid reason must be given if registration has lapsed)
• Project Management Qualification
• Portfolio demonstrating ongoing CPD

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience as senior application support of real-time clinical systems in a demanding environment
• Experience of systems, maintenance and support within a clinical environment
• Knowledge of working practices within Radiology departments
• Knowledge of relevant legislation to include data protection and radiation protection regulations (IR(ME)R).

Desirable criteria

• Experience of evidence-based service process mapping and redesign
• Other imaging IT systems
• Experience in Project Management

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential criteria

• High level of computer literacy including, radiology information systems, databases, PACS, PAS, OCS or equivalent systems
• Well-developed analytical skills
• Ability to teach and mentor students, more junior staff and new members of staff.
• Understanding of data protection act and issues relating to clinical data.

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of IT network infrastructure and computer hardware.
• Change management
• Knowledge of DICOM, HL7, Knowledge of MS Mail and Exchange, Windows operating systems and related MS Office products

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 455.8KB)
• Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 392.6KB)
• Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)