Deputy Radiology IT manager

Job overview

• Proactively support the day to day delivery of an effective and efficient Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology information system (RIS) and Ordercomms across Wye Valley NHS Trust. Deputise for the Radiology IT Manager in their absence thereby maintaining a constant level of service for all Radiology IT.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work as a PACS/RIS Support Officer in the Radiology department, providing technical and administrative support to radiology’s IT systems as well as assisting the PACS/RIS Manager with problem solving and database maintenance.
• The post holder will be required to help maintain and support existing information systems within Radiology and contribute to the implementation of new systems, upgrades and modifications to the PACS, RIS and Ordercomms.
• The post holder will assist with testing of new imaging related software, new PACS, RIS hardware and also new systems or ways of working which may be implemented to improve data throughput.
• Manage the housekeeping of PACS/RIS data with the radiologists/radiographers in a timely fashion. Administer the system on a daily basis to ensure correct and efficient operation
• The post holder will be involved in auditing, fault reporting, troubleshooting and maintenance of the PACS and RIS databases.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.