Deputy PACS / CRIS Manager

A opportunity has arisen for a driven and highly competent individual to join the Clinical Informatics team at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Teaching Hospitals. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual willing to participate in the delivery of a high-quality service., As the Deputy PACS/CRIS manager you will assist in the management and development of the IT systems supported by this post. Maintaining effective service delivery, responding to evolving clinical and non-clinical service needs. The post holder will have extensive knowledge in all issues relating to and affecting PACS and associated clinical systems. Leading on projects to support service development, quality, and improvements. It will also be essential to support training and development of clinical and non-clinical staff in relation to PACS/digital imaging systems., The post holder will work closely with the IT, IM&T, and Radiology teams to ensure that the clinical images are available where required for patient management, diagnosis and treatment and will liaise closely with all clinical teams and departments. The Deputy PACS/CRIS manager will also work closely with our external suppliers to ensure the PACS and CRIS system is fully functional to its required performance. This position is critical in maintaining operational flow, maintenance and the development of services and systems within the scope of the role.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a clinical team that is committed to developing and adopting new and emerging technologies in order to continue to deliver clinical safety, quality and excellent patient care and experience. A main duty of this role will be to participate in data collection and audit for the trusts expanding artificial intelligence portfolio. The post holder will provide support to the implementation of innovative radiology / digital solutions e.g Artificial Intelligence.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in this field including specialist knowledge of IT systems such as Picture Archive Communication Systems (PACS), Radiology Information Systems (RIS), Image Exchange Portal (IEP), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.