Job Summary
This is a specialised post supporting all existing Imaging IT Systems such as Carestream Philips Vue Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS), Hyland’s Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA), embedded Radiology Information System (RIS) within our Electronic Health Record System (EHRS), Epic Radiant and teleradiology systems. The Trust has deployed the new Electronic Health Record Service (EHRS) Epic in March 2019, which has significant integration with the Imaging IT systems.
Main duties of the job
The post will bring a high level of IT and service related knowledge to bear on the support and development of the systems. They will have exposure to strategic planning and implementation for developments of the systems in conjunction with local IT teams and third party suppliers. The post holder will have a radiography/Imaging background.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Degree, or equivalent.
- Understanding of data protection act and issues relating to clinical data.
Desirable
- Recognised IT qualification (eg IT based MSc) or equivalent experience.
- Teaching qualification or equivalent experience.
- Ability to identify the need for policy to support the operation of complex IT systems
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience working in a clinical radiology environment
- Experience of using RIS and PACS in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience in use of a large multi-user relational database management system (RDBMS)
- Experience of using a clinical database
- Experience working with Clinical Information Systems.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Motivated and able to enthuse others
- Ability to work effectively with clinical, medical and support staff.
- Ability to explain complex information to a range of users.
IT System management
Essential
- Good understand of IT basics including computer components and peripherals.
- Understanding of PACS, VNA and RIS operation and structure
- Ability to analyse technical problems and make suggestions towards the resolution of faults
- Ability to operate complex high value systems
- Ability to support the planning and management of complex IT implementations such as system upgrades, having impact across multiple departments
- Working knowledge of principal Windows family operating systems and Microsoft office products
- Ability to work under pressure from users to identify and resolve problems.
Desirable
- Understanding of computer networks including TCP/IP addressing and routing
- Knowledge of EPR/CRS – local, regional and national plans
- Understanding of databases, their use and maintenance.
- Understanding of HL7 and DICOM standards
Information Management
Essential
- Ability to write accurate and detailed reports for both clinical and managerial use.
- Understanding of data collection techniques
Desirable
- Ability to use database tools (eg Access/SQL) to sort and analyse clinical and management information.
- Knowledge of NICIP exam codes
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding of the risks involved with electronic patient records and techniques for mitigating these.
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.
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).
Closing Date: 16 March 2026
