Specialist Radiographer PACS/ General
Department: Imaging
Band 6, £37,338 to £44,962 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Hours: 37.5 hours (7.5 clinical hours, 30 PACS) and 15 hours, all MKUH roles will be for flexible working
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An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are seeking a highly motivated radiographer eager to advance their career by specialising in supporting and developing the Radiology IT systems.
Join us as a Radiographer and be a part of the vibrant, friendly, and inclusive team. Our welcoming and adaptable department is equipped with CT, MRI, Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, Trauma, Acute and General plain film. We are a multi-disciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical staff who provide high quality, user-friendly diagnostic radiology service.
Our PACS team support all of our services, managing an array of modern systems with a cloud-first digital strategy. As pioneers of iRefer CDS integration into secondary care and leading nationally on AI adoption, MKUH are at the forefront of the rapidly developing Radiology IT landscape.
Please contact Andrew Scott, PACS Manager/Imaging IT Systems Lead.andrew.scott@mkuh.nhs.uk for an informal chat about this wonderful opportunity!
Interview date: TBC
As a vital team member, you will contribute to delivering a forward-thinking diagnostic service, ensuring exceptional patient care aligned with the Trust's core values and upholding high clinical standards to be a mentor for junior staff and students. With the imminent creation of the MKUH Scanning Centre and accelerating cross-regional work, it is really an exciting time to be joining #Team MKUH.
Essential requirements include excellent communication and organisational skills, a dedication to Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and practical knowledge of radiation protection, legislation, and health and safety requirements. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and working knowledge of PACS/RIS systems is also essential, along with a. Flexibility in your approach to work is essential, with an unwavering commitment to keeping patients at the forefront of your practice.
• Responsible for the content, integrity, safe use, and security of the RIS, PACS and other associated imaging IT systems in the clinical environment
• Assist in the provision day to day management of the Imaging RIS, PACS and other associated imaging IT systems
• Deputise for the Imaging IT Systems Manager in their absence thereby maintaining a constant level of service for RIS, PACS and other associated imaging IT systems for the Trust
• To maintain a clinical component to your role through participation in 24/7 shift working system. This role is 80% RIS/PACS based and 20% clinical per week
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
"A staggering 93% of colleagues in the Additional Clinical Services Group feel trusted to do their job and always know their responsibilities"(NHS Staff Survey 2023)
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
• To work as a RIS PACS Senior Radiographer in the Imaging department, providing technical and administrative support to Imaging’s IT systems as well as assisting the Imaging IT Systems Manager with problem solving, database maintenance, systems testing and training of staff
• The post holder will be required to help maintain and support existing information systems within Imaging and contribute to the implementation of new systems, upgrades, and modifications to the RIS, PACS and other associated imaging IT systems. This includes supporting imaging services external to the main site, such as the mobile breast screening service, for which personal transportation will be required
• The post holder will lead on testing of new or updates to Imaging related software, new RIS, PACS versions and also new systems or ways of working which may be implemented to improve data throughput, such as Teleradiology, Clinical Collaboration Platform, Thames Valley Radiology Network Image Sharing programme, Orderwise CDS, AI Adoption/Integration, Cerner code upgrades and connection of other ‘ologies’ to PACS with support from the Imaging IT Systems Manager
• Manage the housekeeping of RIS PACS data with the PACS Team in a timely fashion
• The post holder will be involved in auditing, fault reporting, troubleshooting and maintenance of the RIS and PACS databases and any sundry databases under the control of Imaging, which have an influence on the RIS and PACS
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024