Job summary
Band 6 Scanning DXA Radiographer/Clinical Technologist (20-hours per week part-time)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed radiographer/clinical technologist to join our DXA scanning team at Queen Elizabeth hospital.
We provide a comprehensive diagnostic and research scanning service to hospital specialities and GPs.
Expected working pattern is:
- Monday: 2.5-hour shift (17:30 - 20:00)
- Tuesday: 5.5-hour shift (14:30 - 20:00)
- Friday: 12-hour shift (07:30 - 20:00)
DXA scanning experience is desirable but training could be provided. Applicants should be able to work independently after initial assessment and training has been completed and signed off.
For further information please contact Lead DXA Technologist Kelly Cheal
Tel: 012 1371 2282, Email: kelly.cheal@uhb.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
*To undertake unsupervised and be accountable for bone density scans of patients and maintain the highest possible standard of radiography, frequently working alone.
*To check and verify bone densitometry requests, against agreed protocols, for clinical appropriateness.
*To assess the condition of the patients and determine the most appropriate and effective method of examination.
*To ensure bone evaluations are acquired to a high standard to allow appropriate diagnostic reporting of bone density results.
*To analyse bone density examinations using manufacturer specific software or in-house analysis techniques according to departmental protocols or as instructed and to transfer completed scans to PACS.
*To provide a high level of patient care throughout the patient's attendance, paying particular attention to the welfare and dignity of all patients undergoing bone density evaluation. Be responsible for ensuring that at all times the needs of the patient are met and that confidentiality of patient data is maintained.
*To provide complex, sensitive detailed and accurate information to patients undergoing bone density examination. Convey such information to patients in a manner and using terminology that is easily understood. Be aware of limits of own knowledge, referring patients to a more senior member of staff where required answers exceeds level of own knowledge/understanding.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *BSc Hons Clinical Technology (Diploma), Honours degree or DCR in Radiography or other relevant subject or equivalent.
- *Voluntary registration as a Clinical technologist or state registration as a Radiographer with the Clinical Science Board of the Health Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Scientific, technical, specialist:
- *In-depth practical experience of DXA scanning.
- *Record of CPD and PDRS assessments, or equivalent evidence of career progression.
- *At least 18 months relevant experience at post-first degree level.
- Clinical:
- *Possesses the analytical skills and judgment to deal with complex situations such as determining appropriate procedures for patients, balancing risks and benefits, and choosing appropriate analysis methods for calculation & presentation of results.
- *Has the investigative, technical & lateral thinking skills to be able to solve day-to-day practical problems with bone density measurement, and to trouble-shoot causes of unusual or incorrect results, using judgment to take appropriate remedial action.
- *Has the knowledge & experience to provide specialist advice to clinical staff, patients and carers about osteoporosis and bone density measurement and to be able to explain complex issues such as the pathophysiology of osteoporosis and potential risks from ionising radiation.
- Managerial:
- *Able to exercise initiative and act with autonomy when dealing with issues within own specialist areas of competence.
- Legislation:
- *In-depth understanding of radiation protection principles and legislation, eg IRMER2017 & IRR17, national & international standards, professional & regulatory body reports and guidelines.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Computing/ Information:
- *Has the ability to operate IT systems, eg scanning and archive systems.
- *Possesses a broad range of IT skills, being competent with PCs, Microsoft Office applications, internet searching and exporting of images.
- *Skilled in the use of a range of dedicated bone density scanning software.
- Communication:
- *Has the ability to communicate complex information both orally and in writing to large clinical, scientific, technical and other staff groups.
- *Able to present sensitive information in an understandable and empathic way to patients and carers about osteoporosis and bone density measurement and the potential risks of ionising radiation.
- *Requires excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills for working within multidisciplinary team environment.
- Physical:
- *Will regularly be required to assist with equipment and patient lifting and transfer (approx 1 -- 5 times per week), and will regularly have to move and position patients when performing bone density scans as a single-handed operator.
- *Must be able to perform tasks involving fine and accurate manipulation, eg patient and scan phantom positioning, making accurate measurements using a variety of sophisticated test equipment, accurate outlining of regions during scan analysis.
- Mental:
- *Able to concentrate frequently and for prolonged periods, eg performing bone density scans: several hours continuous concentration several times per week, with several interruptions per session.
- *Able to cope with unpredictable work patterns where patient-related situations requiring instant attention arise and priorities change on a daily basis.
- Emotional:
- *Able to counsel patients and relatives attending for bone density procedures who may be distressed or aggressive, often involving children and sometimes with severe mental and physical disability.
- *Will occasionally have to witness and assist with resuscitation of patients in the department.
- Working Conditions:
- *Able to work safely with x-ray equipment, understanding the hazards posed and precautions and security needed.
- *Able to work in a patient environment, maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity and being aware of infection control hazards and policies.
- *Requirement to use VDUs more or less continuously on most days.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *BSc Hons Clinical Technology (Diploma), Honours degree or DCR in Radiography or other relevant subject or equivalent.
- *Voluntary registration as a Clinical technologist or state registration as a Radiographer with the Clinical Science Board of the Health Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- Scientific, technical, specialist:
- *In-depth practical experience of DXA scanning.
- *Record of CPD and PDRS assessments, or equivalent evidence of career progression.
- *At least 18 months relevant experience at post-first degree level.
- Clinical:
- *Possesses the analytical skills and judgment to deal with complex situations such as determining appropriate procedures for patients, balancing risks and benefits, and choosing appropriate analysis methods for calculation & presentation of results.
- *Has the investigative, technical & lateral thinking skills to be able to solve day-to-day practical problems with bone density measurement, and to trouble-shoot causes of unusual or incorrect results, using judgment to take appropriate remedial action.
- *Has the knowledge & experience to provide specialist advice to clinical staff, patients and carers about osteoporosis and bone density measurement and to be able to explain complex issues such as the pathophysiology of osteoporosis and potential risks from ionising radiation.
- Managerial:
- *Able to exercise initiative and act with autonomy when dealing with issues within own specialist areas of competence.
- Legislation:
- *In-depth understanding of radiation protection principles and legislation, eg IRMER2017 & IRR17, national & international standards, professional & regulatory body reports and guidelines.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Computing/ Information:
- *Has the ability to operate IT systems, eg scanning and archive systems.
- *Possesses a broad range of IT skills, being competent with PCs, Microsoft Office applications, internet searching and exporting of images.
- *Skilled in the use of a range of dedicated bone density scanning software.
- Communication:
- *Has the ability to communicate complex information both orally and in writing to large clinical, scientific, technical and other staff groups.
- *Able to present sensitive information in an understandable and empathic way to patients and carers about osteoporosis and bone density measurement and the potential risks of ionising radiation.
- *Requires excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills for working within multidisciplinary team environment.
- Physical:
- *Will regularly be required to assist with equipment and patient lifting and transfer (approx 1 -- 5 times per week), and will regularly have to move and position patients when performing bone density scans as a single-handed operator.
- *Must be able to perform tasks involving fine and accurate manipulation, eg patient and scan phantom positioning, making accurate measurements using a variety of sophisticated test equipment, accurate outlining of regions during scan analysis.
- Mental:
- *Able to concentrate frequently and for prolonged periods, eg performing bone density scans: several hours continuous concentration several times per week, with several interruptions per session.
- *Able to cope with unpredictable work patterns where patient-related situations requiring instant attention arise and priorities change on a daily basis.
- Emotional:
- *Able to counsel patients and relatives attending for bone density procedures who may be distressed or aggressive, often involving children and sometimes with severe mental and physical disability.
- *Will occasionally have to witness and assist with resuscitation of patients in the department.
- Working Conditions:
- *Able to work safely with x-ray equipment, understanding the hazards posed and precautions and security needed.
- *Able to work in a patient environment, maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity and being aware of infection control hazards and policies.
- *Requirement to use VDUs more or less continuously on most days.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
