Senior Radiology IT Systems Administrator
Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Radiology IT Systems Administrator to join the UHD RITS team in providing a full, comprehensive and flexible IT service to the Radiology department across UHD.
The overview of the role involves taking on the role of a Senior Administrator for the numerous radiology IT computer systems at UHD. These computer systems include but are not limited to: Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS); Radiology Information System (RIS); OrderComms; various image sharing systems; the digital patient engagement platform; orthopaedic template system; cardiology analysis systems; outsourced reporting systems and document management systems.
The role will provide direct support to the Radiology IT Systems Manager in the delivery of services through specialist technical and operational knowledge.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To assist the Radiology IT systems manager and their team in the daily management and administration of the PACS and Radiology Information Systems.
To be able to produce ad hoc statistic reports for the Radiology Heads of Department in order to assist in strategic planning.
To look after the day to day running of the Image Exchange Portal, transferring routine and urgent examinations between UK hospitals.
To act as point of initial contact for issues relating to Radiology IT systems or hardware, triaging and prioritising the issue and then escalating as necessary.
To set up user accounts and provide passwords for all PACS users according to departmental policy.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Education to GCSE level including passes in Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent.
- Relevant IT qualification (e.g. ECDL) or equivalent knowledge
- Evidence of IT systems related learning
- Higher educational qualifications in technology or healthcare
Experience
- Experience of working in an office environment
- Experience of working in a customer focused team
- Experience and knowledge of using IT systems
- Experience of working with on IT projects
- Experience of working in an Imaging Department
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Technical skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
- Able to work independently and manage own work load. The ability to work through a problem with the awareness of when any issues should be escalate. Ability to interact and communicate with people from varying levels of the Trust
- Highly developed keyboard and software application skills to ensure delivery of accurate and speedy information handling
- Able to concentrate on complex tasks and deal with interruptions caused by system breakdowns or rapidly changing IT situations
Knowledge
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of Hospital IT systems PACS; RIS; EPR
other requirements specific to the role
- Proactive approach to identifying way to improve systems, processes and efficiencies.
Other requirements
- Conscientious and hard-working, tactful and diplomatic, willingness to undertake training, works well in a team ,The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
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
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital
Longfleet road
Poole
BH15 2JB
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
- Company
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Poole, United Kingdom BH15 2JB
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Poole, United Kingdom BH15 2JB
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year
- Posted