Job Description

We are looking for a Radiology Informatics and PACS manager to join our imaging department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The main responsibilities include:

Leading on all elements of radiology informatics, alongside the deputy PACS manager, PACS team and IT project manager.



Supporting and leading on the PACS system, RIS system and order comms.



Opportunities to work across three sites with flexible working arrangements considered.



The purpose of this post is to be an effective member of the Radiography team, a member of the senior team, to provide a high standard of radiographic services to Radiologists, patients and service users.



There will be an expectation to supervise junior staff and students.



The post holder will be responsible for the provision of Radiological images 24hrs a day, seven days a week across the Trust.



Lead and develop the Radiology Informatics/PACS Team.



Be responsible for communications and effective working relationships between Trust Radiology, IT department and vendors to ensure the availability of Radiological images and reports throughout the Trust.



With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.



We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.



Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.



We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.



www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking



If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net



If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.



We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.



Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.