Clinical Systems SpecialistNHS
Job summary
We are looking for a Clinical Systems Specialist to join our Technology team, supporting the day-to-day operation and ongoing development of key clinical systems across the organisation. Reporting to the Clinical Systems Manager, this role is central to ensuring systems such as PACS, RIS, and integrations are reliable, effective, and aligned to clinical workflows.
This role is primarily homebased, however there is a requirement to attend our head office in Warwick as and when required.
You will collaborate with clinical, technical, and operational teams to enhance system performance, support users, and contribute to continuous improvements that enable high-quality patient care
Please note that we will be interviewing throughout the duration of this advert. Therefore if you are interested in this role an early application is advised as we may close the advert prior to the advertised date.
Main duties of the job
This role combines operational support with system improvement and development.
- Provide day-to-day support and management of clinical systems, ensuring high availability and performance
- Troubleshoot system and application issues, liaising with vendors and internal teams
- Support system upgrades, reporting, audits, and performance monitoring
- Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, workflows, and processes
- Analyse and improve radiology workflows to enhance efficiency and patient care
- Gather requirements and support the development and testing of system changes and enhancements
- Configure clinical systems and implement improvements to workflows
- Support system rollouts, including user support and training (particularly PACS-related solutions)
- Collaborate with clinical, operational, and technical teams on projects and initiatives
- Ensure systems operate in line with governance, quality, and safety standard
Job description
Required Skills and Experience You will bring a strong blend of technical knowledge, healthcare systems experience, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Good understanding of clinical systems and healthcare workflows
- Experience supporting IT or clinical applications in a service environment
- Knowledge of radiology systems such as PACS and RIS
- Experience with system integrations and workflow tools
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrable customer service experience in a busy IT or clinical environment
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships across teams
Responsibilities of the Role This role combines operational support with system improvement and development.
- Provide day-to-day support and management of clinical systems, ensuring high availability and performance
- Troubleshoot system and application issues, liaising with vendors and internal teams
- Support system upgrades, reporting, audits, and performance monitoring
- Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, workflows, and processes
- Analyse and improve radiology workflows to enhance efficiency and patient care
- Gather requirements and support the development and testing of system changes and enhancements
- Configure clinical systems and implement improvements to workflows
- Support system rollouts, including user support and training (particularly PACS-related solutions)
- Collaborate with clinical, operational, and technical teams on projects and initiatives
- Ensure systems operate in line with governance, quality, and safety standard
About us
Alliance Medical are Europe's leading independent provider of imaging services.
We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independent organisations with their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years.
Our Values
Collaboration:
We work together and in partnership for all our patients. We respect expertise and combine it to achieve more.
Excellence:
We never compromise. We strive to deliver the very best in everything we do to ensure the highest quality of care. We treat our patients and each other with compassion, dignity and respect.
Learning:
Knowledge and understanding comes from learning. At Alliance Medical we are committed to ensuring that each and every one of us keeps on learning and that we continuously look for improved ways of working.
Efficiency:
Efficiency in healthcare means more patients get better care. We constantly seek new ways to use the scarce resource of healthcare more intelligently so that more people can live longer, fuller lives.
Openness:
We act with transparency and honesty in everything we do, where staff are encouraged to speak up to ensure a safe and secure environment for our patients.