Bone Densitometry (DEXA) Scanning TechnicianNHS
Job summary
NHS Band 4 Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Hours Per Week: Full time 37.5
Contract type: Temporary for 8 months
We are currently offering this exciting opportunity for a Bone Densitometry (DEXA) Scanning Technician to join our friendly team. The Bone Densitometry (DEXA) service is based at the Queen Alexandra Hospital scanning approximately 3750 patients per year on a Hologic Horizon-A QDR Scanner for diagnosis and monitoring of osteoporosis. This temporary full time post will include both clinical and clerical aspects of DXA scanning.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a full time temporary Band 4 Bone Densitometry (DEXA) Scanning Technician. This role is to provide specialised technical support in Bone Densitometry, involving a broad range of highly complex specialised technical work, both routine work and non-routine work while acting as an operator for scanning under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017. The role also includes some clerical work including telephoning patients and managing bookings
Job description
Note, post will also support our weekend clinics, which run on a Saturday so some weekend working may be required. Please, get in touch, with any questions about the working patterns, or options for flexibility.
You will need to be able to prioritise your own work and manage your own time, taking into account service demands and resources as appropriate. You will have a strong ability to work lead and well as be part of a team, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Whilst experience of DXA scanning is advantageous, training can be provided.
In return for working with us you will be supported to focus on your training and development needs. The trust is rolling out a new talent management programme, and we will follow this to build your skillset if you are looking to further your NHS career. Additional benefits are generous annual leave, starting with 27 days plus bank holidays, enrolment into the NHS pension scheme, and NHS discount offers.
For further information please refer to the Job Description
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.