Radiology Systems Manager

The post holder will have the overall responsibility for the operational management of the Digital Information Systems of the Trust wide Radiology Information System (RIS), Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Image Exchange Portal (IEP) and other integrated software systems to enable clinicians managing the North Cumbrian population to have radiology images and results at the point of care, The post holder will be responsible for the leadership and management of the RIS/PACS Team and be expected to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills, leading a team that will provide an efficient delivery of all Radiology Clinical systems to ensure continuity of patient care at all times.

The post-holder will play a leading technical role within the PACS/RIS Team and as the Team Manager, ensuring Service Level Agreements and Clinical Imaging Information Systems users expectations are either met or exceeded.

Work with local partners to ensure the electronic requesting system is clinically effective for radiology examinations and interfaces with radiology systems. Ensure the Radiology Clinical Systems are managed with regards to performance, integrity and quality assurance, safety and risk management.

• Work with the Service Manager to ensure that key performance indicators are monitored and managed appropriately. Ensure the efficient, effective and safe management of digital examination data in association with the Professional Lead and Consultant Radiologist.
• Provide current expert advice on Radiology Clinical Systems to support the senior team in tactical and strategic decision making within the Trust
• Provide senior support to radiology teams for technical and management problem solving as required, Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Essential

• BSC Radiographer or equivalent Professional Qualification Information Technology or Equivalent Experience

Desirable

• Post Graduate specialist knowledge of Radiology IT systems and configuration.
• Post Graduate Management Qualification
• Evidence of training in managerial skills e.g. project management, leadership etc
• Current HCPC registration or equivalent professional registration, * Expert knowledge of Imaging Systems and the inter-relationship of these with other clinical services within a complex hospital environment.
• Extensive experience of Radiology IT interfacing.
• Proven ability to write complex queries in SQL.
• Advanced Excel skills and data extraction
• Systems and Quality management experience
• Project management
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products e.g. Word. Excel and Power point competently
• Excellent understanding of confidentiality, the Data Protection Act and data protection issues

Desirable

• Able to deal confidently with 3rd party suppliers and build effective working relationships, * Experience of working in a Senior role in a busy department and working environment
• Experience of effective staff leadership and team management
• Awareness of managing budgets/being an authorised signatory
• Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised with the proven ability to effectively lead and manage a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed analytical skills with ability to interpret data, produce reports and policies and present information clearly, concisely and in a variety of formats
• Ability to make decisions based on highly complicated information and Innovative to contribute to service development

Desirable

• Proven experience of leading on successful change management and service redesign.
• Experience of training both individuals or large groups of staff

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Resilient, flexible and able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust.
• Ability to travel to other locations as required.
• Occasional out of hours support

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSC Radiographer or equivalent Professional Qualification Information Technology or Equivalent Experience

Desirable

• Post Graduate specialist knowledge of Radiology IT systems and configuration.
• Post Graduate Management Qualification
• Evidence of training in managerial skills e.g. project management, leadership etc
• Current HCPC registration or equivalent professional registration, * Experience of working in a Senior role in a busy department and working environment
• Experience of effective staff leadership and team management
• Awareness of managing budgets/being an authorised signatory
• Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised with the proven ability to effectively lead and manage a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed analytical skills with ability to interpret data, produce reports and policies and present information clearly, concisely and in a variety of formats
• Ability to make decisions based on highly complicated information and Innovative to contribute to service development

Desirable

• Proven experience of leading on successful change management and service redesign.
• Experience of training both individuals or large groups of staff

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Resilient, flexible and able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust.
• Ability to travel to other locations as required.
• Occasional out of hours support

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.

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': * Being a clinically led organisation * Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust * A positive patient experience every time * A great place to work * Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.