PACS/RIS Manager

We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-motivated PACS Lead to develop and administer Radiology IT systems at our Southport & Ormskirk sites. The role will primarily focus on managing the day to day PACS and RIS activity to provide a single point of access for all imaging and results. There will be a requirement to assist with operational management of the Radiology Department across both sites.
Successful candidates must have recent experience or knowledge of PACS and RIS administration in addition to clinical experience in radiology. The postholder will manage the PACS Team with the aim of providing a high quality service to all clinicians using best practice at all times.
The Department of Radiology PACS team currently provides support for Philips Vue PACS, Magentus CRIS, GE ECHOPAC, Careflow Ordercomms and 4Ways Teleradiology in addition to the ongoing paperless project. The successful candidate will also work closely with Informatics to produce dashboards to aid in the management and reporting of Radiology informatics.
The candidate will also work with the Clinical Systems Manager to support clinical systems across both sites and with IT to expand PACS across non DICOM Departments.
The Trust is part of the Cheshire & Merseyside Radiology Imaging Network [CAMRIN] a consortium of NHS Trusts whose Philips Vue PACS systems are connected via a Global Worklist. This is currently being upgraded to a new Philips Cloud PACS solution which will enable increased collaborative working between partner organisations.
Responsible for the management, co-ordination and clinical leadership of all aspects of Information Technology (IT) within Radiology.
Responsible for the management and support of all PACS(Picture Archiving Communication System) and RIS (Radiology Information System) services.
Act as a clinical lead for PACS and RIS and initiate clinical service developments to improve patient outcomes.
To act as a member of the Radiology Management Team.
Undertake the role of a Radiation Protection Supervisor.
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

• CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• ​​​​​​SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:

• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Advertising Date - 12th January 2023
Closing Date - 11th February 2024
Shortlisting Date - 12th February 2024
Proposed Interview Date - W/C 19th February 2023