Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the PACS Team at the University Hospitals of North Midlands for an enthusiastic and energetic individualwith excellent IT troubleshooting skills. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will have degree in IT, formal IT qualifications to degree level or the equivalent recent work experience in an IT related field. They will work within a small team to support the Imaging Directorate in their use of Imaging specific IT systems & solutions. A minimum of 2 years work experience must have been gained in the UK. In the course of duties, the successful candidate will (amongst many other duties) provide 1st & 2nd line IT and system support to Trust & non-Trust users for hardware & software solutions, liaise with suppliers & IM&T colleagues to determine & implement fixes & support the PACS Manager in the refresh of the PACS system. Key relationships will be with clinical & non-clinical staff of all levels, from across the Trust & the wider local health economy as well as IM&T colleagues & external suppliers. The role requires a physical presence on site where there is an element of face to face user support. The main office is on the Royal Stoke site, and the post holder will go to other sites as required. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6832188-A Job locations Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Newcastle Under Lyme ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities please find the attached document which details the : PACS RIS Officer Job Description and Person Specification Job description Job responsibilities please find the attached document which details the : PACS RIS Officer Job Description and Person Specification Person Specification Education Essential Educated to degree level in a relevant field OR equivalent recently obtained knowledge & experience gained in a work-based setting Skills, ability and Knowledge Essential Ability to support individuals from a wide range of disciplines with varying levels of IT knowledge and skills Ability to proactively problem-solve and work on own initiative Must have excellent working knowledge of computers and software applications Thouroughness of application form and supporting information Ability to multi-task to deal with multiple incidents awaiting resolution Ability to travel and work across multiple sites Desirable Ability to work accurately at speed Experience Essential Must have excellent working knowledge of computers and software applications Experience of supporting users with software/IT workflow related queries Experience of IT system Administration Good communication and the ability to diplomatically deal with users of mixed IT ability Experience of handling confidential information Desirable Good Working Knowledge of Hospital Based Systems Experience of RIS / PACs system Administration Experience of working in an NHS organisation Person Specification Education Essential Educated to degree level in a relevant field OR equivalent recently obtained knowledge & experience gained in a work-based setting Skills, ability and Knowledge Essential Ability to support individuals from a wide range of disciplines with varying levels of IT knowledge and skills Ability to proactively problem-solve and work on own initiative Must have excellent working knowledge of computers and software applications Thouroughness of application form and supporting information Ability to multi-task to deal with multiple incidents awaiting resolution Ability to travel and work across multiple sites Desirable Ability to work accurately at speed Experience Essential Must have excellent working knowledge of computers and software applications Experience of supporting users with software/IT workflow related queries Experience of IT system Administration Good communication and the ability to diplomatically deal with users of mixed IT ability Experience of handling confidential information Desirable Good Working Knowledge of Hospital Based Systems Experience of RIS / PACs system Administration Experience of working in an NHS organisation 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke Newcastle Road Newcastle Under Lyme ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)