Job Description

This is a highly specialised Trust wide position within Radiology which requires a high level of knowledge of Imaging IT systems with an overall accountability to the Radiology Senior Leadership team for the efficient day-to-day running & ongoing development of Imaging IT systems in the clinical environment, in order to ensure best patient care at all times. The post folder will be the HHFT Imaging IT systems lead representative within the SWASH+ Consortium which includes University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and Hampshire and Isle of Wight HealthCare NHS Foundation Trust.



The post holder be the Information Asset Owner for the Imaging IT systems and will ensure effective operational running and monitoring of systems as well as having a strategic overview of the Radiology Information System and other associated imaging IT systems including PACS.



There is a requirement to work across all 4 sites where HHFT provides imaging services (Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Andover War Memorial Hospital and Alton Community Hospital)



To be accountable for all aspects of the Imaging IT services that relate to electronic image capture and storage through PACS. To be accountable for patient information and reporting through the Radiology information system (RIS). To be responsible for the strategy and re-procurement of the PACS and RIS systems as required. Responsible for installing and maintaining voice recognition systems. Ensuring effective processes in place regarding image transfer via IEP etc. To attend relevant local, divisional, Trust and ICB meetings, including for SWASH+. Providing relevant complex technical information in non-technical language to support operational and financial decisions To ensure appropriate governance systems are in place and documented for all elements of the Imaging IT systems. To provide specialist technical advice and services and be able to analyse complex technical problems which may relate to system data, workflow, hardware, interfacing, or networking . Responsible for ensuring appropriate maintenance and housekeeping arrangements are in place to support effective PACS/RIS operation. Ensure rapid restoration of Imaging IT systems following planned/unplanned downtime.





Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.



Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.



We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.



The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over 500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.



The post holder will develop and maintain key working relationships across all HHFT and external service users and colleagues' departments and working with colleagues in order to provide a high-quality service. To facilitate effective communication with your direct reports involving the teams in decisions pertinent to their work. Communicate complex information to multidisciplinary groups in a manner that is simple to understand. Ensure effective communication methods are in place to keep stakeholders updated with any service changes and improvements. Liaise regularly with the Radiology SLT to keep them informed of any service changes and early identification of issues and risks. Ensure effective and regular communication with the Trust IT teams to ensure seamless transition of patient information between Trust IT systems. Lead and chair the Imaging IT meetings reporting information to the Radiology SLT, IT management team and HHFT Digital Board as required. Participate in Radiology, Divisional, Trust, ICB and SWASH+ meetings as required. Responsible for the operational management of clinical systems and associated projects, identifying any resource issues, risks or constraints that could affect service provision and projects . Responsible for Imaging IT systems software and hardware installation, maintenance, repair and disposal. Establish operational policies and working procedures for the routine use of PACS/RIS. Ensure effective business continuity and recovery plans in place and regularly tested. Establish / support Operational Policy and working procedures for the routine use of Imaging IT systems. Implement a quality control programme to ensure IT equipment is maintained and handled correctly. To ensure quality assurance of imaging workstations is undertaken regularly. Lead and manage projects relating to Imaging IT systems. Ensure all appropriate stakeholders and staff have a clear understanding of any project, objectives and timescales, and that project team members fully understand their individual roles and responsibilities. Liaise with stakeholders and other management groups in addition to the project board as necessary. Liaise with other staff members and external resources, to ensure that projects are managed effectively; enable project objectives to be fulfilled, having due regard to Trust policies and procedures.

Undertake interrogation of the systems databases for statistical analysis and research