Job summary
There is an opportunity for a Radiographer / Healthcare professional with appropriate experience / qualification in bone densitometry to join the radiology team of Buckinghamshire NHS Trust.
We are introducing a new fracture prevention service this year in collaboration with Oxford and Reading Trusts. The role will involve running the DEXA service on a brand new Hologic W bone densitometer scanner situated at Buckingham Community Hospital.
Buckingham is a small community hospital providing outpatient clinics and rehabilitation support. We have an x-ray unit there for GP patients. The hospital is situated close to the town centre.
We have an existing Dexa service at Amersham General Hospital. You may be expected to work at this site as part of a rotation.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder would be expected to work independently using initiative, skills and knowledge to provide a high quality and professional DEXA service.
To provide excellent patient care and signpost patients to appropriate Royal Osteoporosis Society advise for bone health.
To contribute to quality improvement meetings.
To liaise with fracture prevention nurses and the Rheumatology Consultant to help develop protocols and patient pathways under supervision of the Lead Radiographer.
To assist with the training and supervision of Radiographers, healthcare practitioners and students in DEXA
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Ourvisionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Ourmissionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Ourcarevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Radiography or appropriate DEXA qualification
- Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant short courses
- HPC Registration or equivalent professional qualification.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate in Bone Densitometry desirable
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ionising Radiation Legislation
- Manual handling skills
- Clear concise oral and written communication skills in order to deal with a range of staff and patients.
- Ability to develop protocols for clinical imaging
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
- Ability to deal with difficult situations, complaints, aggressive behaviour
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Computer literate
- Keyboard skills
Desirable
- Appraisal and objective setting
- Organisational skills
Experience
Essential
- 2-3years experience in bone densitometry scanning.
- DEXA reporting qualification would be advantageous but not essential
- Supervision and training of junior colleagues
- Experience of Quality Assurance or up-todate knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessment issues.
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel to other sites if required
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Radiography or appropriate DEXA qualification
- Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant short courses
- HPC Registration or equivalent professional qualification.
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate in Bone Densitometry desirable
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Ionising Radiation Legislation
- Manual handling skills
- Clear concise oral and written communication skills in order to deal with a range of staff and patients.
- Ability to develop protocols for clinical imaging
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
- Ability to deal with difficult situations, complaints, aggressive behaviour
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Computer literate
- Keyboard skills
Desirable
- Appraisal and objective setting
- Organisational skills
Experience
Essential
- 2-3years experience in bone densitometry scanning.
- DEXA reporting qualification would be advantageous but not essential
- Supervision and training of junior colleagues
- Experience of Quality Assurance or up-todate knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Assessment issues.
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel to other sites if required
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).
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