About this role
Job summary
Band 6 Clinical PACS Specialist Radiographer
We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Clinical PACS Specialist Radiographer to join our friendly team here at the Great Western Hospital.
The Great Western Hospital are currently undergoing a PACS and RIS replacement project in their Radiology department and are looking to expand the clinical PACS team. This role remains as a clinical Radiographer working on a rotational basis and will require participation in the out of hours and weekend rota.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Radiographer with NHS experience and a special interest in digital systems, looking to increase their knowledge and work with state-of-the-art equipment. This role currently includes a 5% recruitment and retention premium which is reviewed annually.
Main duties of the job
The Radiology Department undertakes approximately 251,300 examinations a year ranging over a variety of modalities. The successful applicant will be a keen team player who has image quality and patient care high on their agenda with a flexible approach to working hours. The department supports the development of your clinical skills and education, we encourage staff CPD.
The Great Western Hospital conducts diagnostic radiological examinations across a range of clinical specialities, adapting techniques to accommodate a range of patient types; both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a multidisciplinary team, in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal requirements.
The is a very exciting time to join the Radiology Team. If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with Douglas Nendick on 01793 605731.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job description Job responsibilities
To deputise for the PACS Manager and manage the day to day running of PACS/RIS within the trust in their absence. A service integral to patient safety across the trust. To provide specialist clinical and technical advice on information systems such as PACS, ICE and RIS pertaining to the clinical setting within the Radiology Department. To work within a multidisciplinary team and maintain working relationships with the IT and Clinical Applications Teams To make complex judgements involving patient image files and the information stored within these. To ensure that patient systems data is preserved and not compromised. Activities may impact directly on patient care. Faults may constrain system users from carrying out patient care; any issues relating to patient systems should be raised with the PACS manager/Senior Management with the highest priority. The Post holder will be required to assess information system settings and parameters. The post holder will be required to analyse multiple and complex data streams and make changes where appropriate. On a daily basis, liaise with the Digital Systems Lead Radiographer to ensure a range of housekeeping tasks are completed where unresolved jobs are identified, depending on priority, patient service implications, complexity and workload. Post holder is responsible for ensuring the quality of radiology data being sent to both the local and national store. Outcomes may be defined, but the post holder will be required to decide how they are best achieved using initiative and experience. The post holder should liaise with the PACS Manager where appropriate. The post holder is required to switch concentration between several different information systems when resolving problems. Interruptions will occur as new problems arise, resulting in plans being altered at a moments notice. Please see the attached job description for full information
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent Registered with the Health Care Professions Council Evidence of working and training undertaken with Radiology IT systems
Desirable
Evidence of CPD Post graduate qualification
Experience Essential
Post graduate experience in Radiography Worked within NHS setting Experience of a Radiology Information Systems including CRIS, ICE and PACS. Experience with both hardware and software associated with Radiology Systems Experience of dealing with challenging situations
Skills Essential
Methodical, analytical, calm, self-motivated, confident and have the ability to multitask and work under pressure Detailed knowledge of cross sectional and general radiographic anatomical imaging appearances. Knowledge most likely evidenced by the achievement of a radiography degree Detailed knowledge of radiology procedures and radiology modalities Detailed knowledge of Radiological procedures and modalities
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)