Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Metabolic Bone Centre team located at the Northern General Hospital. The Metabolic Bone Centre provides a high quality diagnostic service, including the provision of densitometry and Vertebral Fracture Assessment imaging and seeing approximately 13,500 patients per year. A Fracture Risk Assessment Service (FRAS) runs alongside specialised consultant-led metabolic bone clinics providing outpatient and day case services to the population of Sheffield and surrounding districts.
We are looking for a part time (30 hours) Bone Densitometry (DEXA) Senior Scanning Technologist to join and help lead our small team of dedicated scan technologists. You will be expected to assist with management duties which include mentoring, staff rostering and appraisals, undertaking quality audits and triaging clinical referrals so leadership qualities and or management experience are essential. The role will also require a good knowledge of IR(ME)R and IRR17 to undertake the Radiation Protection Supervisor duties. The successful candidate will form part of the current scanning team performing Bone Density scans and requesting procedures according to the relevant departmental protocols. You would also be actively involved in the continual development of all aspects of the Bone Densitometry Service in liaison with the Metabolic Bone Centre Lead and the Clinical Lead.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and will assist in the organisation and delivery of a high quality fracture risk assessment service whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care, utilising evidence-based practice and benchmarking standards.
- Triage referrals under written protocols to ensure effective and appropriate diagnostic assessment.
- Supervise and participate in the acquisition and analysis of bone density measurements and VFA images in a clinical setting, requesting further imaging and or diagnostic tests when necessary.
- Assist the Metabolic Bone Centre Lead as a point of contact for bone densitometry and vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) services within the clinical setting.
- Provide support to the management team within the Metabolic Bone Centre (MBC) through the use of excellent communication and organisational skills, whilst demonstrating initiative where appropriate.
- Become a Trust-appointed Radiation Protection Supervisor for the DEXA service
Applicants should be flexible and well organised with a professional friendly manner & have excellent communication skills. They should be able to use their own judgment to resolve issues, and have a tactful, sensitive and caring approach to challenges. You should be able to work well under pressure with a willingness to suggest ideas for service improvement. Previous experience with DEXA scanning is desirable but not essential as full training can be provided.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Science or health-related degree or equivalent academic achievement
- IR(ME)R certification for operators / referrers or equivalent training in radiation protection
- Certificate of Competency in Bone Densitometry (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of bone densitometry and Vertebral Fracture Assessment techniques
- Knowledge of Osteoporosis & evidence of ability to make appropriate clinical decisions
- Knowledge of IRR2017 and IR(ME)R 2017
- Knowledge of current health and safety regulations
- Project Management Experience
- Evidence of management & leadership qualities
Desirable
- Ability to develop protocols, SOP's and guidelines
- Experience of staff /service management
- Experience of densitometry equipment management
- Evidence of a flexible approach to service development
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Leadership certification or experience
- Radiation Protection Supervisor certification/experience
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent time-management skills and experience of working to deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise and organise work patterns
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Science or health-related degree or equivalent academic achievement
- IR(ME)R certification for operators / referrers or equivalent training in radiation protection
- Certificate of Competency in Bone Densitometry (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of bone densitometry and Vertebral Fracture Assessment techniques
- Knowledge of Osteoporosis & evidence of ability to make appropriate clinical decisions
- Knowledge of IRR2017 and IR(ME)R 2017
- Knowledge of current health and safety regulations
- Project Management Experience
- Evidence of management & leadership qualities
Desirable
- Ability to develop protocols, SOP's and guidelines
- Experience of staff /service management
- Experience of densitometry equipment management
- Evidence of a flexible approach to service development
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Leadership certification or experience
- Radiation Protection Supervisor certification/experience
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent time-management skills and experience of working to deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise and organise work patterns
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).
