The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Radiographer (DXA)

The closing date is 20 March 2026

Job summary

The successful candidate will be expected to have prior experience in DXA. The role may be undertaken on a full-time DXA basis; however, for candidates who wish to maintain their X-ray skills, there is flexibility to incorporate X-ray sessions into the job plan. A minimum of 50% of the role will be dedicated to DXA, with the potential for a greater proportion depending on service requirements.

The DXA service operates across Dewsbury and District Hospital and the Wakefield Community Diagnostic Centre.

The DXA service currently runs between 08:00 and 16:00. Time allocated to DXA includes both scanning and administrative duties, such as list preparation, auditing, and vetting.

For candidates who choose to undertake additional work within X-ray, this is a 24/7 service and participation may include a range of shift patterns in line with service needs.

Main duties of the job

To accurately perform DXA scans. If the candidate would also like to work partly in X-ray they would be expected to perform a range of general radiography scans, including theatre.
To act as a practitioner, justifying and vetting examinations for scans in-line with trust protocols
To contribute towards the efficient deployment of resources; enabling the patient to receive a safe accurate and timely examinations
To communicate effectively with patients and carers of varying abilities and understanding; explaining procedures in order to gain co-operation.
To re-assure and encourage patients and carers.
To liaise with multidisciplinary teams regarding examination needs and results.
To build and maintain good relationships within the team and other departments and disciplines, working together to develop service improvements.
To ensure the safe use of x-ray and associated equipment.
To report equipment malfunctions to senior staff and to help maintain comprehensive and accurate records of faults; ensuring that staff are kept up to date as to the working status of equipment.
To develop your understanding of IR(ME)R and IRR2017 regulations: working closely with the Radiation Protection Supervisors to continuously evaluate and monitor systems and practices.
To input, store and provide patient information on the directorate Radiology Information System maintaining the integrity and quality of the data consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.

We support work-life balanceand foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support.These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001099

Job locations

Trust-wide

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

BSc Radiography or D.C.R.(R)
HCPC. REGISTERED
Experience in DXA
Experience in General Radiography
Previous NHS experience
Knowledge of radiation safety regulations and relevant protocols
Flexible according to the demands of the service

Job description

Job responsibilities

BSc Radiography or D.C.R.(R)
HCPC. REGISTERED
Experience in DXA
Experience in General Radiography
Previous NHS experience
Knowledge of radiation safety regulations and relevant protocols
Flexible according to the demands of the service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click 'apply now' to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

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.