Following enquiries over the last few days from 4 other Trusts who have funding approved and are about to advertise for PACS Managers at Band 8a or Band 8b, I would recommend any other locations looking to obtain a new PACS Manager soon aim to band their new vacancies at Band 8a as a minimum.
This is due to the current shortage of PACS Managers across the UK (due partly to retirement of a good part of the existing experienced fleet, moves to Pathology Systems Management, moves to Project Management (a high wage area presently!), a shift back into clinical work due to the pandemic requirements and a lower focus on training of juniors over the past 2 years).
Upbanding any lower adverts in progress will allow for the best possible choice of candidates as it has been seen that established staff are less likely to move between Trusts at present due to the current climate and working conditions unless a good offer on remuneration is made.