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PACS and RIS Site Lead RFH
Grade
Band 7
Contract
6 months (6 Month Secondment)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
34 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
391-RFL-7527536
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£56,276 - £63,176 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/11/2025 08:00

Employer heading

NHS

Band 7 PACS And RIS Site Lead - Royal Free HospitalBand 7 PACS And RIS Site Lead - Royal Free Hospital

Band 7

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

The role will involve a mix of independent working in particular areas or specialities, and team working with Radiology staff (i.e., consultants, registrar, radiographers, admin and clerical, nurses). The 
PACS & RIS Administrator Site lead will liaise with Imaging Operations 
Managers, Radiology clinical leads, external providers, internal staff, and 
clinicians throughout the Trust. The post holder will have and demonstrate an in depth specialised knowledge and expertise in radiology IT systems, as this role will be responsible for advice to users, comprehensive system management including peripheral interfaces, software, infrastructure, and storage and delivery of high-quality images required for diagnosis and treatment

We would like to employ highly motivated individuals of excellent calibre to join our team and play a key role in improving and maintaining high standards in the quality of care we deliver to our patients and the various service users.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities of this post include supervising the day-to-day
running of the Radiology IT Systems, which include the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Radiology Information System (RIS), Viewpoint, Image Exchange Portal (IEP), and electronic order comms for Imaging for all  Royal Free London Locations including the Community Diagnostic Centre located at Finchley Memorial Hospital. This post holder will be based at the Royal Free Hospital. The PACS & RIS Administrator Site Lead will be based at Royal Free Hospital however the post holder will be required to work across all Royal Free London sites if required.

Candidates are expected to attend for interview in person.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Education & prof qual

Essential criteria
  • Degree in IT or an applied science (Biology, Radiography,Physics) or equivalent NHS
  • PACS/RIS administration experience, specifically CRIS and Philips/Carestream PACS
Desirable criteria
  • Requires knowledge of hospital computer systems, radiology modalities and IT or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge and experience with NHS Targets and Care pathways
  • Proven knowledge of a variety of Trust computer applications relevant to post.
  • Substantial experience in the system administration of the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System (RIS) and it’s management during downtime (both planned and unplanned)
  • Intermediate knowledge of Patient Administration System (PAS)
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced Organisational skills
  • Ability to work single-handed
  • Ability to make decisions and work unsupervised
  • Able to train others and explain tasks and to delegate work as appropriate
  • Experience in performing Quality Assurance tests and management data
  • Experience in dealing with third party providers in outsourcing of radiology reporting

Skills and Aptitude

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work independently and also within a team
  • Ability to prioritise and organise demands and multi-task.
  • Com Computers (Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook)
  • Excellent time keeping skills, resilient and able to prioritise and multi-task
  • Willing to take direction and learn from more experienced colleagues
  • Knowledge and Understanding of clinical governance and GDPR
  • Good Clinical knowledge especially the anatomy of the skeleton and medical terminology
  • Training staff
  • To created Standard Operating Procedures and new pathways of working
  • Excellent Presentation and Communication skills
  • Good knowledge of IT Terminology, networks, servers and inter-operability
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of patient care and NHS patient workflow
  • Knowledge of clinical audit

Skills and Aptitude

Essential criteria
  • Clear and effective communication skills in English
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a professional team.
  • Proficient use of Computers (Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook)
  • Presents self as an outstanding representative of the Royal Free London Trust
  • Tolerance of a wide range of patients and colleagues
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of PACS/RIS software (DICOM/IEP/CRIS/)

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Keen interest and good understanding of a range of current and future PACS and RIS developments
  • Demonstrate a respect for and commitment to patient care and safety
  • A commitment to CPD and improving ones knowledge
  • Supportive of and adherence management protocols, policies and operational change
  • Ability to approach disputes and disagreements in a calm and objective manner
  • Must be self-motivated, able person with integrity and good work ethic and to inspire and lead a team
Desirable criteria
  • Healthy work life balance

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Nursing TimesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident employerTimewise PartnerCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementEnei MemberArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Pav Asghar
Job title
Imaging Operations Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02083751103
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