Overview
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of breast screening services, committed to early detection and exceptional patient care. We operate state-of-the-art imaging facilities and a collaborative multidisciplinary team. We are seeking an experienced PACS & MRO Manager to lead the breast imaging PACS/RIS environment and MRO workforce, ensuring reliable access to high-quality images, efficient workflows, and robust data security.
The Breast Screening PACS Manager will be responsible for the governance, configuration, and daily operation of the PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) and associated RIS within the breast screening service. You will work closely with radiologists, radiographers, IT, and clinical governance teams to optimise imaging workflow, data integrity, and image accessibility across the breast screening sites.
Responsibilities
* Governance, configuration, and daily operation of the PACS and RIS within the breast screening service.
* Collaborate with radiologists, radiographers, IT, and clinical governance teams to optimise imaging workflow, data integrity, and image accessibility across breast screening sites.
* Monitor the PACS system to ensure it is fully functional and performing to required standards.
* Represent the Trust in dealings with PACS suppliers and liaise with maintenance providers.
* Provide support across North London and Central & East London Breast Screening Services and other Royal Free London breast screening services as required.
About the role and location
The post holder will work across North London and Central & East London Breast Screening Services and provide support to other Royal Free London breast screening services as required.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated team cares for over 1.6 million patients, treats more than 200,000 in A&E, delivers over 8,000 babies and carries out more than 17 million tests. We offer opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that accommodates diverse lifestyles.
Job details
* Date posted: 07 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 per year inclusive of HCAS
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 391-RFL-7462102
* Job locations: North London Breast Screening, Deansbrook House, Deansbrook Road, Edgware, HA8 9BA
Job description
Please see the attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Education & professional qualifications
* Essential: BTEC National Diploma in Computer Studies or equivalent
* Essential: ILM Level 3 in First Line Management or equivalent
Experience
* Essential: Significant experience in clinical systems
* Essential: Experience of staff management including appraisals and performance management
* Essential: Project Management experience
* Desirable: Experience in strategic management of Radiology clinical systems
* Desirable: Experience of working in a radiology department / Breast Screening
* Desirable: Experience of working with different PACS systems
Skills and aptitudes
* Essential: Knowledge of a range of clinical systems and future developments
* Essential: Experience of information systems in supporting management of the service
* Essential: Development of policies and protocols / guidelines
* Essential: Knowledge of IT infrastructure
* Essential: Ability to deliver against agreed targets (KPIs)
* Essential: Ability to produce concise, relevant reports
* Desirable: Knowledge of process mapping and radiology workflow
* Desirable: Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery of systems
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Note: Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available in the full job posting.
Employer details
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
North London Breast Screening, Deansbrook House, Deansbrook Road, Edgware, HA8 9BA
Website: royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
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