Total 2 Information Technology job vacancies in GL1

Financial and contractual performance and financial reporting Responsibility for PCN financial performance Produce an annual statement of Income and expenditure for PCN auditors Provide quarterly financial reports to network practices Business Planning and PCN Strategy Development Lead the development of a 5 year strategic plan Support change and monitor practice PCN DES performance Identify new income streams and new services Support, develop and evaluate strategic development of all services Apply for PCN development funds and resources and support the network achieve its objectives. Support PCN development nationally and advise the Clinical Director and member practices on initiatives, policy development, best practice and funding streams Provide digital transformation leadership to the PCN, including production and implementation of a digital transformation strategy. Meetings Support all PCN meetings, lead and chair as required, ensure actions are completed and documents shared appropriately Act as PCN representative on countywide PCN Manager meetings and other relevant meetings with the ICB and other partners Act as point of contact for the Clinical Director and practices, screening communications and correspondence Encourage and foster effective working relationships between the PCN networks and other local healthcare networks Work with member practices to consolidate the network, promoting its ethos and values Attend county digital transformation meetings Bids/Contracts: develop, sign off and responses Review PCN service specifications, identify KPIs and key deliverables Prepare and present Business Cases to the PCN practices Work with member practices to ensure that all obligations under the agreement are met and network practices are fairly and equitably remunerated. Oversee performance dashboards and support practices to implement remedial actions where needed. Represent the interests of the network at contract meetings with other bodies such as the ICB Present data to member practices, PCN clinical leads, Clinical Director and other stakeholders related to network performance HR/Workforce planning Lead and manage HR, performance, development and appraisal of network staff with clinical support where required Manage workforce returns as required by NHS England/Gloucestershire ICB Lead on all PCN workforce planning and proposals for PCN Act as a line manager for relevant ARR roles Attend ARR staff team meetings as required. Liaise with Practices about PCN-funded practice staff Communication and Engagement Maintain effective and timely communication with network practices, clinical director and network employees Communicate with network practices, ICB and other stakeholders, and promote the identity and ethos of the network Communicate effectively with public groups, patients and carers Enable and encourage sharing of good practice across the network Oversee alignment of digital options for service delivery across the PCN Digital Transformation Identify opportunities for transformation activities, utilising access and Population Health Management data to tackle inequalities and supporting practices to deliver change, improving systems for enhancing patient care Link with the ICB and ICS teams within Gloucestershire, as well as NHSE regionally and nationally, to ensure the PCN maximises opportunities available for quality improvement and digital transformation to maximise funding and resources Plan, co-ordinate and directly support the delivery of transformation activity in general practice within the PCN with a view to improving patient access, quality and continuity of care, staff and patient satisfaction, and the efficiency and sustainability of general practice services. This job description is intended to be a guide to the scope and the responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. There may be other duties required of the post holder commensurate with the position as the PCN develops. The job description will be subject to regular review and amendments as necessary in consultation with the post holder. Key working relationships PCN Team Clinical Director Practice Managers Lead GPs Additional roles staff (Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Care Coordinators, Social prescribers, Mental Health Practitioners) Other network employees ICS colleagues: Primary Care Contracting Team Integrated Community Teams Integrated Locality Partnership Care Homes Other Primary Care Networks Forest of Dean District Council/Publica (Social Prescribing Service)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience in an ophthalmic imaging role. - Post-Graduate Qualification in OCT Capture & Interpretation (or equivalent). - Appropriate experience in an ophthalmic imaging role (or equivalent) experiencing the following modalities; Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Colour Fundus Photography (CFP) Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICG) Confocal Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy Imaging (cSLO) Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCT-A) Anterior Segment OCT (ASOCT) Slit-lamp Biomicroscopy Imaging (SLB) Corneal Topography B-Scan Imaging Visual Field Testing - Detailed knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy, ophthalmic imaging technical operations, ophthalmic imaging software and ophthalmic imaging instruments sufficient to enable post holder to manage ophthalmic images and data. -Good all-round knowledge of ophthalmic disease and associated pathology. - Ability to communicate effectively, at a high level, within a multidisciplinary team Trust-wide, external stakeholders and with patients in a professional manner. - Enhanced levels of dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills including the use of diagnostic equipment i.e. fundus cameras, OCT and other ophthalmic imaging instruments in the direct examination of patients eyes. - To be able to use independently varied Ophthalmic Imaging equipment such as Topcon, Zeiss and Heidelberg machines to obtain digital imaging to facilitate in the record-keeping, assessment, diagnosis and management of a variety of retinal/ocular pathologies. - To recognise when OCT and invasive procedures such as fluorescein angiography and ICG is not acceptable or appropriate to attempt on certain patients. - To understand the relevance of ophthalmic imaging in relation to timely treatment and outcomes - To understand the data management, archiving and handling of data from ophthalmic imaging devices. - To be able to discriminate between high- and low-quality OCT scans and understand the correct procedure for reporting faults. - Ability to work autonomously, efficiently and professionally in a range of healthcare environments. - Demonstrate the ability to coordinate, manage and assess own workload. - Enhanced IT skills, including experience of Windows-based software, capture and review software for diagnostic purposes and competence in using Microsoft Office applications. - Understanding and awareness of NHS IT infrastructure - Knowledge of local and national eyecare pathways - Skills in responsive system support - Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of key professional developments and recommended good practice across Ophthalmic Imaging. KEY RESULT AREAS - Lead in identifying and progressing their own professional development within the role. - Identify operational needs in clinical system practice and provide responsive support and solutions to these needs, sometimes requiring the evaluation of different options. - Manage the developing role of the service by contributing to the change processes through leadership, design, evaluation and clinical practice. - Bring and implement relevant national information, policies, guidelines and procedure changes that may impact service provision. - Ensure that staff are equipped to deliver service needs. - Review and evaluate version control on an on-going basis. - Lead on the development of new implementations and upgrades when a need is identified. - Develop and distribute system material to support staff in practice. - Work closely with the service leaders to ensure that any change of provision of services is patient-centred, clinically effective and demonstrates value for money. - Develop and use personal clinical knowledge and skills to promote excellence in Ophthalmic Imaging and educate staff on system usage. - To communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and patients, sometimes in distressing and sensitive circumstances, using empathy and professionalism in the management of information. - Proven competence to deliver effective and relevant one-to-one support, to encourage effective system management - Skill and attention to detail around accurate image and data handling, including image capture, upload, storage and retrieval, to ensure as timely image review as appropriate. - Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and maintain accurate patient records. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS - To develop and maintain communication and commitment with all members of the immediate and wider ophthalmic team - Ophthalmologists and members of the optometry & orthoptic team - Ophthalmology Nursing team - Trust IT department - Gloucester Research Group - Multidisciplinary team within the Trust - Patients - General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Practice managers and other surgery staff - Outside agencies for IT, camera and software support - Ophthalmic Imaging team MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE ROLE - Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised in clinical and non-clinal settings, often under pressure and in the absence of guidance from department and clinical managers. Responsible for capturing and managing often complex high quality patient images and data to ensure timely effective Quality Assurance Standards. - To remain focused and resourceful in adverse working conditions so that any support requests or technical issues can be analysed and resolved. - To be part of a team delivering an ophthalmic imaging service in Cheltenham, Gloucester and Community Hospitals. - To communicate effectively with a wide multidisciplinary team including but not limited to ophthalmology, optometry, nursing, and technical sectors. - To maintain a diverse and in-depth technical knowledge across all Ophthalmic hardware and software. - To keep personal development updated at all times due to current frequent changes in technology across a fast paced and dynamic speciality, and provide the clinical excellence needed at all times in imaging clinics. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS - Will be required to work within recognised Manual Handling guidelines - Will be required occasionally to manoeuvre equipment up to 86Kg, sometimes in confined spaces. - Will be required to conduct clinics in a darkened room, using VDU and specialist equipment, often in confined spaces. Image review is also conducted in a darkened room using a VDU. - Ability to work where there is a requirement to concentrate for prolonged periods e.g. during patient image capture - Will be required to follow Policies and Procedures pertaining to infection control and COSHH regulations. - May occasionally be exposed to distressing situations with patients.