Role Summary
To be responsible for providing efficient and effective leadership and management of the Clinical Imaging Information Systems which include CRIS, PACS, IEP, VR reporting, Orthoview, Terarecon, Radiology Ordercomms, Q-Pulse and any other appropriate systems as required.
Work closely with the Radiology Clinical Team, IT and wider Trust to ensure delivery of effective and efficient clinical imaging IT systems for the Northern Radiology service. As well as other services and Healthcare Trusts around the region for the purpose of image sharing and system implementation.
To support implementation of new IT systems within Imaging being a proactive member of the project teams.
Manage and support upgrades to all systems and in conjunction with relevant leads develop, review and communicate an accurate PACS disaster/ recovery plan. Ensure all Users are familiar with and able to operate the plan during planned and emergency downtime.
Lead and ensure all users are registered and trained appropriately to their role and ensure Service Level Agreements and Clinical Imaging Information Systems users expectations are either met or exceeded.
Represent the RDUH Northern site at the Peninsula Radiology User Group.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative person to manage, maintain and progress the Radiology IT imaging systems. The successful candidate should have knowledge of IT, Radiology departments, workflows and equipment, and systems such as CRIS, PACS and EPIC.
They should be able to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills and with regular upgrades and new systems imminent, project management and leadership skills would also be desirable for the role.
They should have good time management skills and high standards to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to an optimum standard, as well as having good interpersonal skills to lead the Radiology PACS team by example and also to liaise interprofessionally with staff from all backgrounds; admin, IT, medical and clinical.
Looking for an interesting and challenging role where you can use Radiology and IT knowledge to directly support patient care? Would you like to work in a modern department with up to date digital equipment and a friendly supportive team.? Do you dream of doing all this minutes away from stunning beaches and areas of outstanding natural beauty? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with occasional unsociable hours to support upgrades and downtime
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact Jane Martin, Head of Radiology, 01271 311635 or at janemartin4@nhs.net
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
