Principal Radiographer (PACS)

We are seeking a PACS Principal Radiographer who will have expert knowledge and opinion within the field of PACS and Radiology Information Systems.

The post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner to provide strong clinical leadership and apply a high degree of professional autonomy in the decision-making process of strategic development of service delivery using innovative solutions to improve patient care and pathways within the region.

• Deliver clinical specialist level decision making in autonomous clinical practice and provide expert professional advice to other professionals, multi-disciplinary groups.
• To play a key role as part of the PACS /RIS project team in the development of business cases.
• To play a key role in planning and supervising the implementation of the systems across all departments and all hospital sites.
• The post holder will be accountable for efficient service delivery in the clinical environment in relation to PACS/RIS and for ensuring that procedures and processes are in place to ensure images and reports are available to support the continuity of patient care at all times.
• To assist in the responsibilities for the imaging associated with the continuity of patient care from referring DGHs and the wider health care community.
• To work as a key member of the team to ensure the Trust realises all the benefits associated with maintaining and improving the existing and future technologies.
• To ensure an effective 24/7 support mechanism for all users throughout the Trust: including transfer of images and between DGHs and the wider health care community.
• To ensure ongoing effective service delivery by anticipating and responding to evolving clinical service needs.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.