Job requirements
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Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to travel between and work on multiple Health Board sites
- Other
Flexible approach.
- Other
Self-motivated, proactive and innovative
- Other
Demonstratable commitment to clinical governance and quality
- Other
Ability to work outside normal working hours, e.g. for system issues, upgrades and staff queries via a rota system.
- Other
Broad appreciation of a wide range of imaging modalities.
- Experience
Experience at senior level.
- Experience
Experience and enthusiasm for training staff and students. Progressive attitude towards CPD management and prioritisation of workloads.
- Experience
Experience of computed and digital radiography including PACS.
- Experience
Experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience
Involvement in either project management or a change management process.
- Experience
Experience of IT developments
- Experience
Experience of team management and supervision.
- Experience
Experience in a wide range of Radiographic Techniques with a range of Radiography Equipment.
- Experience
Qualified with significant experience to include experience as a Band 6 Radiographer.
- Qualifications and Knowledge
BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
- Qualifications and Knowledge
HCPC registration as a Radiographer
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of Radiology IT and PACS systems experience gained through attendance at relevant short courses / study days and attendance at other sites relevant to PACS / RIS administration
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Data Protection Regulations / Caldicott principles. Thorough understanding of information governance policies and their application.
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Able to demonstrate knowledge of a broad spectrum of imaging procedures
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Evidence of C.P.D.
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- Experience
Experience of demand and capacity analysis
- Experience
Able to demonstrate an awareness of managing resources.
- Experience
Experience in personnel management
- Experience
Experience in purchasing/commissioning equipment.
- Qualifications and Knowledge
IT qualifications e.g. ECDL,
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Systems Support, Networking, SQL, databases.
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Relevant Post Graduate qualification in IT / Systems Management or equivalent
Job overview
We are looking for an Deputy Radiology Systems Manager to help lead, develop and support PACS, RIS and associated radiology information systems across Hywel Dda University Health Board.
This is an opportunity for a skilled radiographer with strong radiology IT experience to play a key role in maintaining safe, efficient and high-performing digital imaging services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
You will work closely with the Radiology Systems Manager, clinical teams, administrative colleagues, Digital Data and Technology, and system suppliers to ensure radiology systems support timely diagnosis, effective workflows and excellent patient care.
The role combines specialist systems leadership, service improvement, training, governance, data quality and operational support, with the opportunity to contribute to system upgrades, new modality integration, business continuity planning and wider radiology transformation.
We are seeking someone who is proactive, flexible and collaborative, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to high standards of clinical governance, information governance and service continuity.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Radiology Systems Manager will support the day-to-day management, administration and development of PACS, RIS and associated radiology information systems, ensuring systems are reliable, effective and responsive to service needs.
You will provide specialist advice and first-line support to clinical and administrative users, analyse complex system and workflow issues, coordinate fault resolution, monitor system performance and help maintain robust audit trails, access controls, data quality processes and asset records.
The post holder will support training, quality assurance, image transfer, system configuration, upgrades, new equipment and modality integration, business continuity arrangements and improvement projects. The role will also include supervising PACS/RIS administrative staff, supporting safe service continuity and deputising for the Radiology Systems Manager when required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 27/10/2026
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Deputy Radiology Systems Manager with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Carmarthen, Wales. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager role. The advertised salary is £50,129 - £57,365 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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