Job overview
The post holder will have the overall responsibility for the operational management of the Digital Information Systems of the Trust wide Radiology Information System (RIS), Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Image Exchange Portal (IEP) and other integrated software systems to enable clinicians managing the North Cumbrian population to have radiology images and results at the point of care
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the leadership and management of the RIS/PACS Team and be expected to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills, leading a team that will provide an efficient delivery of all Radiology Clinical systems to ensure continuity of patient care at all times.
The post-holder will play a leading technical role within the PACS/RIS Team and as the Team Manager, ensuring Service Level Agreements and Clinical Imaging Information Systems users expectations are either met or exceeded.
Work with local partners to ensure the electronic requesting system is clinically effective for radiology examinations and interfaces with radiology systems. Ensure the Radiology Clinical Systems are managed with regards to performance, integrity and quality assurance, safety and risk management.
- Work with the Service Manager to ensure that key performance indicators are monitored and managed appropriately. Ensure the efficient, effective and safe management of digital examination data in association with the Professional Lead and Consultant Radiologist.
- Provide current expert advice on Radiology Clinical Systems to support the senior team in tactical and strategic decision making within the Trust
- Provide senior support to radiology teams for technical and management problem solving as required
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC Radiographer or equivalent Professional Qualification Information Technology or Equivalent Experience
Desirable
- Post Graduate specialist knowledge of Radiology IT systems and configuration.
- Post Graduate Management Qualification
- Evidence of training in managerial skills e.g. project management, leadership etc
- Current HCPC registration or equivalent professional registration
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Resilient, flexible and able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives
- The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust.
- Ability to travel to other locations as required.
- Occasional out of hours support
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Experience of working in a Senior role in a busy department and working environment
- Experience of effective staff leadership and team management
- Awareness of managing budgets/being an authorised signatory
- Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised with the proven ability to effectively lead and manage a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Well-developed analytical skills with ability to interpret data, produce reports and policies and present information clearly, concisely and in a variety of formats
- Ability to make decisions based on highly complicated information and Innovative to contribute to service development
Desirable
- Proven experience of leading on successful change management and service redesign.
- Experience of training both individuals or large groups of staff
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge of Imaging Systems and the inter-relationship of these with other clinical services within a complex hospital environment.
- Extensive experience of Radiology IT interfacing.
- Proven ability to write complex queries in SQL.
- Advanced Excel skills and data extraction
- Systems and Quality management experience
- Project management
- Ability to use Microsoft Office products e.g. Word. Excel and Power point competently
- Excellent understanding of confidentiality, the Data Protection Act and data protection issues
Desirable
- Able to deal confidently with 3rd party suppliers and build effective working relationships
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This advert is for Radiology Systems Manager with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Carlisle, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum Pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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