Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Specialist Clinical Technologist/Radiographer (DXA)
- Gradd
- Band 6
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 7 mis (Full-time, but part time considered)
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Rhan-amser
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 389-24-6493863
- Cyflogwr
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- St Lukes Hospital
- Tref
- Bradford
- Cyflog
- £35,392 - £42,618 Pro Rata if part-time
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 05/08/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Specialist Clinical Technologist/Radiographer (DXA) - 7 mths
Band 6
Trosolwg o'r swydd
This is a fixed-term post providing an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Clinical Technologist or Radiographer to join our small, but friendly team providing a Bone Densitometry (DXA) service for Bradford and the surrounding districts. Part-time hours may be considered.
Significant experience in DXA scanning is essential for consideration.
The department is currently open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm and there will be some flexibility as to how the working hours of this post sit within this period.
The department has a brand-new state of the art DXA scanner.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The DXA scanner is based in St Luke’s Hospital and currently carries out osteoporosis screening on around 4,000 patients per annum.
The key responsibilities of this post are to carry out all routine aspects of bone densitometry scanning, processing results, and assisting the section head with the implementation of service developments. The post holder may also undertake report generation as part of this role. Experience in reporting DXA scans would be advantageous. Once familiar with routine scanning, the successful applicant would undertake training to be able to report DXA scans.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
The post-holder will be a member of a team providing clinical services within the Medical Physics Department carrying out Bone Densitometry (DXA) scanning.
Bone densitometry is a specialist, patient-orientated and appointment driven service with associated time constraints. The post-holder will exhibit independent judgement and take action after consultation with senior staff, sometimes in complex and non-routine situations. The post-holder is required to work to extremely high standards of accuracy, safety and accountability.
Bone densitometry provides a screening service for osteoporosis to approximately 4000 patients per annum. The work is carried out independently following agreed protocols and is routine in nature. Strict attention to detail is essential.
The workload covers both in-patients and out-patients, from inside and outside the Bradford region. The services must respond to rapid changes in demands.
The post-holder will undertake the routine aspects of the bone densitometry service. Common activities relating to the services will include scanning patients, processing results. The post-holder will also be expected to carry out DXA reporting once training has been completed.
The post holder liaises with technicians, consultant radiologists, clinical scientists, clerical staff, and consultants within the Trust, and referring clinicians from a wide geographical area. Communication with relevant external agencies is also required.
Manyleb y person
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Significant experience within Bone Densitometry
- Experience of working with ionising radiation
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent command of English verbal and written
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and clinical colleagues.
- Works to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- IT skills – Bone Densitometry processing software
- Ability to carry out DXA scans
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Practical knowledge of medical imaging using radiation
- Knowledge of IRR/IR(ME)R Regulations
- Knowledge of current bone densitometry techniques including computer aided acquisition and processing
Meini prawf dymunol
- Regular attendance of relevant short courses, seminars, conferences and self-study
- General understanding of Infection Control
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Qualified to Degree level in a Science or Healthcare discipline or equivalent *
- Qualified to Degree level in a Science or Healthcare discipline or equivalent *
Meini prawf dymunol
- National Certificate in Bone Densitometry (DXA or DXA module)
- Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent in Bone Densitometry/DXA reporting
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Jane Threlkeld
- Teitl y swydd
- DXA Section Head
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01274383782
Rhestr swyddi gyda Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau gwyddor iechyd neu bob sector