Cancer Centre London/ Parkside Hospital Oncology
Cancer Centre London/ Parkside Hospital Oncology
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:Clinical IT Systems Administrator
LOCATION:49, Parkside, Wimbledon SW19
HOURS OF WORK:Full-time 37.5 hoursper week
RESPONSIBLE TO:Clinical Services Manager for Medical Oncology IT
Head of Radiotherapy Physics/Radiotherapy Manager for Radiation Oncology IT
IT Manager
ACCOUNTABLE TO:Cancer Services Manager
ROLE:
- Lead as IT clinical systems administrator for oncology at Cancer Centre London (CCL) and Parkside Hospital (PH)
- Prioritizing user support needs and plan implementation and development of clinical IT systems for oncology services
- Support the cancer services manager and IT staff in strategy for future clinical IT project planning/development
LIAISES WITH:
The post holder works closely with the following:
- Group IT manager and IT staff
- Cancer Services Manager & CCL/PH oncology healthcare team including, consultants, RMO, physicists, radiotherapists, nurses, pharmacists and other key personnel
- Aspen HO personnel as appropriate
MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE POST
- Provide key professional link between all CCL and PH clinical end users of IT systems and the IT team
- Understand the background IT systems and be able to support IT staff to set up processes and systems to meet clinical demands of oncology users for cancer patient care
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Information Technology Services
Work alongside the current IT team maintaining and developing existing oncology systems from a clinical perspective, liaising with departments, vendors, management and the IT Team.
The position will initially be focused on the development, support and improvement to the recently upgraded Oncology Information System (Mosaiq v2.2) along with its integration to the Physics/Radiotherapy network, Patient Administration System (A-PAS) and the Pathology System.
Ensuring data integrity of information, monitoring backups, performing test restores of data/systems as well as updating IT system policies.
Clinical IT Services (radiotherapy and physics)
Ensuring the integrity of the radiotherapy simulation, treatment planning, treatment, record & verify and imaging systems
Maintenance of back-up systems and records, including patient data archival and retrieval systems
Maintenance of network and data security
Development of integrated networking (e.g. DICOM) with current and future systems at CCL and PH
Development of remote access for treatment simulation, prescription and treatment approval
Development of an interconnected LAN network for radiotherapy and physics
Report on system risk assessments
Medical IT Services (Chemotherapy and Pharmacy)
Provide helpdesk/troubleshooting support post Mosaiq-upgrades (including non-clinical validation)
Build and run customised crystal reports from Mosaiq data as required by clinical and managerial staff (e.g. workload, order sets etc)
Implement monthly FDB upgrades
New user set-up
Work on interfaces between Mosaiq and other systems (eg Winpath, APAS)
Develop remote access service for Mosaiq via Citrix
Build assessments on Mosaiq in conjunction with Clinical Projects Co-ordinator for purposes of audit work
Build required data fields to allow SACT data reporting
Support for nursing staff at PH as Mosaiq users
Additional Services
Supporting the Ardeo’s eMDT and the haemato-oncology database.
Supporting e-Prescribing and treatment review at the point of care
Working towards a paper-light environment
Supporting training/future upgrades
Supporting remote access
Out of hours support as required
Additional Information
To be aware of and adhere to:
Health and Safety at Work Act.
Company policies and guidelines.
Disciplinary / Grievance Procedure.
Fire Action Policy.
Customer Care Standards
To read and sign all policies issued to the department in accordance with the Care Standards Act 2000.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The post holder agrees to be bound by the company’s Confidentiality Policy respecting and ensuring confidentiality to its patients, staff and business practices with clients.
Information classified to Aspen, its staff and its suppliers must not be disclosed to unauthorised persons. A full copy of the Confidentiality Policy will be issued on induction.
This job description is a reflection of the present position and is subject to review and alteration in detail and emphasis in the light of future changes or developments
Clinical IT Systems Administrator
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
On the voluntary register for Clinical Technologists or eligible for such registration.
Degree or equivalent
Experience of maintenance of clinical IT systems
Have the ability to solve problems where they occur, either alone or with the help of other members of the team
Have the ability to work in sensitive patient areas with tact, maintaining patient confidentially at all times.
Candidates who do not have English as a first language should provide evidence of achievement of IELTS Level 7 or higher (or an equivalent score in a recognised test)
Desirable
Evidence of further studies/ CPD
Completion of relevant training e.g. by suppliers
Experience of commissioning IT systems in both the clinical and medical oncology
Some experience of developing such systems
Some experience in another field, e. g. quality management
October 2011
1