Job summary
Whipps Cross University Hospital
DEXA Radiographer
Band 6
An exciting opportunity has opened for a part-time DEXA scan radiographer to join the Rheumatology Service team based at Whipps Cross Hospital, Bart's Health NHS Trust. The DEXA scanning service is located at a local community site (Silverthorne Health Centre) and provides diagnostic scanning for patients referred via Whipps Cross Hospital or externally (GP referrals). The successful applicant will be responsible for providing DEXA scanning to patients as appropriate, working alongside the Lead DEXA radiographer, clinical consultants, nursing, and administrative teams within the Rheumatology and Imaging Services.
Interested candidates will require DCR or BSc Hons qualifications and diagnostic imaging state registration.
For further information please contact Laide Bashorun, Lead DEXA Radiographer by email at l.bashorun1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Bart's Health NHS Trust are looking to recruit a part-time DEXA Scan Radiographer. This is an exciting opportunity for a DEXA scan radiographer to join the Rheumatology Service team based at Whipps Cross Hospital, Bart's Health NHS Trust. The DEXA scanning service is located at a local community site (Silverthorne Health Centre) and provides diagnosticscanning for patients referred via Whipps Cross Hospital or externally (GP referrals and North Middlesex University Hospital). The successful applicant will be working within a small team with the Lead Radiographer, and 2 administrative staff, and will be responsible for providingDEXA scanning to patients as appropriate.
About us
WORKING FOR THE ORGANISATION
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or BSc Hons. Diagnostic Imaging.
- State Registration.
- Qualified Radiographer.
Desirable
- Post-graduate Certificate in an Imaging related topic.
- Radiographer reporting qualification.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong communicator.
- Ability to work independently and manage own workload.
- A demonstrable commitment to CPD.
- Professional presentation of self and work.
- Ability to co-ordinate complex workload.
- Professional and personal ability to work to a high standard of patient care and technical output.
- Mature and flexible approach to decision-making and problem solving.
- Resilient personality.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- DEXA scan radiographic experience.
Desirable
- Experience working within the NHS.
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date understanding of topics relevant to the post.
- Up to date knowledge of current, and future, radiographic techniques.
- Willingness to further professional knowledge.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Have proven good timekeeping and attendance.
- A willingness to embrace change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or BSc Hons. Diagnostic Imaging.
- State Registration.
- Qualified Radiographer.
Desirable
- Post-graduate Certificate in an Imaging related topic.
- Radiographer reporting qualification.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong communicator.
- Ability to work independently and manage own workload.
- A demonstrable commitment to CPD.
- Professional presentation of self and work.
- Ability to co-ordinate complex workload.
- Professional and personal ability to work to a high standard of patient care and technical output.
- Mature and flexible approach to decision-making and problem solving.
- Resilient personality.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- DEXA scan radiographic experience.
Desirable
- Experience working within the NHS.
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date understanding of topics relevant to the post.
- Up to date knowledge of current, and future, radiographic techniques.
- Willingness to further professional knowledge.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Have proven good timekeeping and attendance.
- A willingness to embrace change.
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).
