Radiology System IT Administrator
Job summary
We are searching for a person to join our well established team in Radiology System Management.
We are looking for either a Band 3 with the view of supported on the job training or a Band 4 with transferable skills and experience of using bespoke Radiology IT systems.
You will be required to work as a Radiology IT Systems administrator in Diagnostic Imaging at DCH and the community hospitals, managing patient data and image transfers in the Patient Archive Communication System (PACS), the Radiology Information System (RIS), iCommunicator, Dragon Voice Recognition System and ICE electronic referral system and other related clinical systems.
Radiology IT at Dorset County Hospital is very forward thinking and we are looking for someone who can join and help us to develop our systems and our service across Dorset.
We have many exciting new projects coming in Radiology including new Electronic Health Record integration, AI of Radiology Imaging and new advancements in electronic ordering and patient access.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be required to work as a Radiology IT Systems administration lead in Diagnostic Imaging at DCH and the community hospitals, managing patient data and image transfers in the Patient Archive Communication System (PACS), the Radiology Information System (RIS), iCommunicator, Dragon Voice Recognition System and ICE electronic referral system and other related clinical systems.
- Responsible for daily quality assurance and data cleansing of the systems to ensure accurate patient data and work flow.
- Responsibility for producing a range of weekly and monthly statistics (i.e. waiting times, performance figures, 18 week pathway stats and VTE exams for clinical audit) as requested by the IT Systems Manager and to support other departmental Leads in statistical report production.
- The post holder will assist the implementation and ongoing management of Clinical and Administration IT systems within Diagnostic Imaging .( e.g. PACS , RIS , Data Sharing Systems , Electronic referral, IEP, VR, CD Robot)
- Deliver training on these systems to clinical staff in both secondary and primary care.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- Foundation Degree or Equivalent level 5 qualification Or relevant experience
- Project Management and Quality improvement courses or relevant experience
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Experience of working autonomously
- Significant experience of working as an administrator of a Diagnostic Imaging Department IT System. Or Significant experience of working as an administrator with different IT systems
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
- Experience of working on trust wide and regional IT projects
- Experience of working with Microsoft Excel/Word
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to prioritise workload and change priorities within little or no supervision.
- Confident and able to work under pressure
- Ability to Self-motivate and help motivate colleagues and team
- Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team
- An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained
- Ability to undertake professional and personal development including good time management
- Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including senior management.
- Good personal and team organisational skills
- Experience of working within an environment requiring the ability to focus on detail and accuracy without distraction.
- Ability to work on widescale projects with a large group of stakeholders
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Walks House
Charles Street
Dorchester
DT1 1EE
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/