Senior Radiographer & Imaging Information Systems Senior Administrator
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
There is an exciting opportunity to join the UHDB PACS/RIS team as a Senior Radiographic Imaging Information Systems Administrator.
In this role, you will be an integral member of the Imaging Information Systems Team to support the successful operation of the Imaging Information systems within Radiology (For example: PACS, RIS, voice recognition, IEP etc) and links with EPR within Imaging, throughout the Trust and wider Health Community.
Working under the Imaging Information Systems Manager, the post holder will support the monitoring of the RIS/PACS/EPR systems to ensure that, in conjunction with the third party service providers, the systems are available to users hospital/community-wide. The post holder will also support future Radiology IT projects and developments and be part of the implementation, RIS/EPR/PACS training and on-going support team.
The post will provide the opportunity to work as a Senior member of the team providing supervision and guidance to support staff, together with training and support on Radiology clinical systems to Imaging staff.
Main duties of the job
* To assist the Imaging Information Systems Management team in providing support for the maintenance, development and integration of all systems across all UHDB sites. Liaising with third party suppliers where necessary.
* As PACS and RIS are a Trust requirement for 24x7 working there could be occasions when you would be required to attend the Trust outside of normal working hours to support and enable the continued running of the information systems.
* Lead by example with accurate and efficient use of Imaging Information Systems.
* Supporting users of Imaging Information systems as required inclusive of Imaging Information Systems Clerical/Support team.
* Issuing password by agreed protocol as required.
* Request RIS menus for new users or changes in access.
* Assist in the maintenance and updates for the RIS dictionaries.
* Training users of Imaging Information systems as required.
* Acquire and maintain knowledge of the RIS/HIS system to enable complex troubleshooting.
* Carry out regular audit to assess quality of data.
* Active involvement in system upgrades and user acceptance testing.
* Active involvement in future Radiology IT projects, imaging workflow and referral pathway developments.
* Maintain knowledge of all Imaging Information Systems team workflows including image transfer, supporting anonymisation of images for research purposes and importing studies on to PACS.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Knowledge
* HCPC registration.
* Demonstrable post registration practice resulting in evidence of the broadening of expert knowledge and experience.
* Evidence of CPD, on-going commitment to expand Radiology knowledge.
* Proven organisational & problem solving skills, up to date mandatory training schedule.
* Underpinning knowledge of Radiographic Imaging and associated IT modalities (inclusive of IRMER, Data protection & Information Governance).
* Leadership and/or communication training.
* IT knowledge and awareness of new technology. Experience with Radiology IT Systems procedures.
Experience
* Significant experience across plain film radiographic examinations - including trauma, GP and outpatient referrals.
* Experience and enthusiasm for training staff and students.
* Management and prioritisation of workloads.
* Experience and competence with Imaging Information Systems.
* Ability to make independent decisions.
Skills and Ability
* Awareness & interest in new technology and procedures.
* Ability to investigate complex technical problems including issues around image quality or technical errors.
* High level verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to coordinate and motivate staff to deliver 24/7 service.
Behaviours
* Demonstration of good communication & interpersonal skills.
* Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Positive role model, good timekeeping in working to specific deadlines.
* Good organisational and logical thinking processes.
* Commitment to lifelong learning for self and supporting others to achieve the same.
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.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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