PACS and Radiology IT Systems Administrator

PACS and Radiology IT Systems Administrator NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Radiology IT Systems Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 282-SB1133

Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Marsden Hospital Town London Salary £56,276 - £63,176 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 13/02/:59

Job overview

The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is Europe's largest Oncology Centre with sites in Chelsea and Sutton and soon to be Cavendish Square . The Diagnostic Imaging department provides an essential service to the Trust which includes CT, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, PET, digital Interventional service and CR general X-ray, all of which are linked to the PACS and RIS system.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Imaging Systems IT support team across all three sites and participate in the planned non residential PACs on call service . You will need significant experience working as a Registered Healthcare Professional working with clinical IT systems or proven experience of clinical IT systems support .

The individual will need to be flexible, focused and meticulous with a positive attitude to change, to assist the PACS and Radiology IT systems manager in steering the diagnostic imaging department through implementation of imaging IT systems to deliver the changes needed for the future developments in imaging.

Main duties of the job

This is a specialised post supporting all of the existing imaging IT systems within the Trust including the
Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and Vendor
Neutral Archive (VNA).

The post-holder will be responsible for the content, integrity, safe use and security of the imaging IT
systems in the clinical environment, working closely with the Trust's IT provider and third party suppliers
to maintain effective service delivery.

The post holder will have a key role in supporting the PACS and Radiology IT Systems Manager in
projects to integrate new imaging equipment, perform system upgrades and implementation of new
imaging IT systems.

It is a challenging role for someone who can work under pressure. You will need polished verbal and written communication skills dealing with queries within and outside the trust.

The ideal candidates must demonstrate a commitment to professional development and show a keen interest in the future of their profession and the Diagnostic Imaging services. They will be expected to support both the service and it's staff in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging. In return the successful applicant will be offered a high standard of support towards their career pathway.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification.

Daily monitoring of RIS, PACS & VNA system performance and imaging system interfaces.

Perform imaging IT system application configuration such as addition of exams codes, set up and maintenance of RIS templates, creation and modification of PACS display protocols and worklists.

Support the planning and management of system upgrades, liaising with affected system users, advising users of business continuity procedures during periods of system unavailability.

Extract complex statistical information from the systems to meet routine and ad hoc information requirements.

Manage the integrity of data and studies on imaging IT systems to ensure timely availability of diagnostic imaging data and reports.

Provide training for all diagnostic imaging staff in use of the imaging IT systems in accordance with their job descriptions and service needs.

Deputise for the PACS & Radiology Systems Manager when necessary and act as the lead for the clerical team when required ensuring the team are supported in their role.

Person specification Education / Qualifications

• Educated to degree level
• Registered Health Care Professional or significant experience supporting Healthcare or Radiology IT systems
• Recognised IT qualification / certification
• Project management and ITIL Foundation level qualification

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience working with clinical IT systems
• Comprehensive knowledge of imaging department workflows
• Good understanding of principles of Information Governance
• Basic computer and keyboard skills and competent in the basic use of MS office products
• Previous experience of supporting and administering imaging IT systems
• Knowledge of DICOM and HL7
• Understanding of computer networks
• Experience in training users in the use of imaging IT systems

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise own and others workload
• Ability to work using own initiative within appropriate boundaries
• Attention to detail with an ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to manipulate statistical data using Microsoft Excel

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic with an ability to motivate others
• Willing to take ownership and accountability
• Approachable
• A flexible approach to meet the needs of the role and the service

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application

All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.