PACS and Radiology IT Systems Administrator | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £56,276 - £63,176 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW3 6JJ |
| Company: | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7724515/282-SB1133 |
Summary
The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is Europe’s largest Oncology Centre with sites in Chelsea and Sutton and soon to be Cavendish Square . The Diagnostic Imaging department provides an essential service to the Trust which includes CT, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, PET, digital Interventional service and CR general X-ray, all of which are linked to the PACS and RIS system .
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Imaging Systems IT support team across all three sites and participate in the planned non residential PACs on call service . You will need significant experience either working as a Registered Healthcare Professional working with clinical IT systems or proven experience of clinical IT systems support .
This successful post holder will support the PACS and Radiology IT Systems manager to ensure the efficient running of the imaging IT systems support service, dealing with technical issues and providing managerial support for the clerical support team.
The individual will need to be flexible, focused and meticulous with a positive attitude to change, to assist the PACS and Radiology IT systems manager in steering the diagnostic imaging department through implementation of imaging IT systems to deliver the changes needed for the future developments in imaging.
For further information please contact Jennie Bird on 0208 6426011 ext: 1343
It is a challenging role for someone who can work under pressure. You will need polished verbal and written communication skills dealing with queries within and outside the trust.
The ideal candidates must demonstrate a commitment to professional development and show a keen interest in the future of their profession and the Diagnostic Imaging services. They will be expected to support both the service and it’s staff in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging. In return the successful applicant will be offered a high standard of support towards their career pathway.
This is a specialised post supporting all of the existing imaging IT systems within the Trust including the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA).
The post-holder will be responsible for the content, integrity, safe use and security of the imaging IT systems in the clinical environment, working closely with the Trust’s IT provider and third party suppliers to maintain effective service delivery.
The post holder will have a key role in supporting the PACS and Radiology IT Systems Manager in projects to integrate new imaging equipment, perform system upgrades and implementation of new imaging IT systems.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification.
Daily monitoring of RIS & PACS system performance and imaging system interfaces.
Perform imaging IT system application configuration such as addition of exams codes, set up and maintenance of RIS templates, creation and modification of PACS display protocols and worklists.
Testing of new RIS, PACS and other associated imaging IT systems software updates, releases, patches.
Extract complex statistical information from the systems to meet routine and ad hoc information requirements.
Provide support for research trials including production of anonymised imaging data for trial sponsors and coordinate collection of imaging data for research trial central review.
Assist with the management of coding schemes within the systems to ensure that they are consistent with current standards.
Provide training for all diagnostic imaging staff in use of the imaging IT systems in accordance with their job descriptions and service needs.
This advert closes on Thursday 29 Jan 2026
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Imaging Systems IT support team across all three sites and participate in the planned non residential PACs on call service . You will need significant experience either working as a Registered Healthcare Professional working with clinical IT systems or proven experience of clinical IT systems support .
This successful post holder will support the PACS and Radiology IT Systems manager to ensure the efficient running of the imaging IT systems support service, dealing with technical issues and providing managerial support for the clerical support team.
The individual will need to be flexible, focused and meticulous with a positive attitude to change, to assist the PACS and Radiology IT systems manager in steering the diagnostic imaging department through implementation of imaging IT systems to deliver the changes needed for the future developments in imaging.
For further information please contact Jennie Bird on 0208 6426011 ext: 1343
It is a challenging role for someone who can work under pressure. You will need polished verbal and written communication skills dealing with queries within and outside the trust.
The ideal candidates must demonstrate a commitment to professional development and show a keen interest in the future of their profession and the Diagnostic Imaging services. They will be expected to support both the service and it’s staff in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging. In return the successful applicant will be offered a high standard of support towards their career pathway.
This is a specialised post supporting all of the existing imaging IT systems within the Trust including the Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA).
The post-holder will be responsible for the content, integrity, safe use and security of the imaging IT systems in the clinical environment, working closely with the Trust’s IT provider and third party suppliers to maintain effective service delivery.
The post holder will have a key role in supporting the PACS and Radiology IT Systems Manager in projects to integrate new imaging equipment, perform system upgrades and implementation of new imaging IT systems.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification.
Daily monitoring of RIS & PACS system performance and imaging system interfaces.
Perform imaging IT system application configuration such as addition of exams codes, set up and maintenance of RIS templates, creation and modification of PACS display protocols and worklists.
Testing of new RIS, PACS and other associated imaging IT systems software updates, releases, patches.
Extract complex statistical information from the systems to meet routine and ad hoc information requirements.
Provide support for research trials including production of anonymised imaging data for trial sponsors and coordinate collection of imaging data for research trial central review.
Assist with the management of coding schemes within the systems to ensure that they are consistent with current standards.
Provide training for all diagnostic imaging staff in use of the imaging IT systems in accordance with their job descriptions and service needs.
This advert closes on Thursday 29 Jan 2026
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