# Band 5 - Bone Densitometry Technician (DEXA),  Rheumatology

**Company**: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
**Location**: St Albans
**Job type**: Fixed term
**Salary**: £33677.00 to £40996.00
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Bone Densitometry (DEXA) Scanning Technician to join our team on a part-time, 10-month fixed-term contract.

The successful candidate will provide specialist technical support within the Bone Densitometry service, undertaking a range of complex scanning procedures and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe and patient-centred care.

The post holder will act as an operator under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R), working in accordance with established protocols, radiation safety requirements and departmental procedures.

The service operates between 08:30 and 20:00, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of weekend working.

The post holder will be required to travel to St Albans City Hospital and work across other Trust sites as required.

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and welcome discussions about working patterns and flexibility, subject to service requirements.

**Main duties of the job**

- Perform Bone Density scans and procedures according to the relevant departmental protocols; this includes acquisition, analysis and presentation of Dexa images.

- Provide an efficient patient-focused service and ensure a close and good working relationship is developed with relevant team members and other hospital staff.

- Obtain the optimum information from each individual patient investigation to facilitate speedy and accurate diagnosis of their clinical condition.

- Be actively involved in the continual development of all aspects of the Bone Densitometry Service in liaison with the Dexa Lead and the Assistant Divisional Manager.

- Maintain high clinical standards, particularly regarding patient care, clinical risk and Health and Safety.

**About us**

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

**Benefits**

- Flexible working options

- Staff wellbeing and development

- Recognition of the importance of work-life balance

**Person Specification**

- Education: BTEC (CNC) or equivalent, Completion of course for National Training Scheme in Bone Densitometry

- Knowledge: NHS Constitution, Good understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with ionising radiation, Aware of good customer care practice

- Experience: High standard radiographic skills, Experience working as Radiographer/Technician in Bone Densitometry

## Skills

### Required
- Bone Densitometry
- DEXA scanning
- Radiography
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- CRIS

### Nice to have
- HCPC registration
- Knowledge of issues pertaining to the speciality Osteoporosis and Rheumatology

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