Advanced Practice DEXA Radiographer | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Greater Manchester seeks a Reporting Radiographer to perform high-quality DXA scans and report results. The role involves training junior staff and managing patient care within the DXA service. Applicants must have relevant qualifications and experience. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career progression are offered, along with a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected health and wellbeing hours

Qualifications

• Must have experience performing DXA scans and reporting.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills for teaching and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform DXA scans and report results following standards.
• Teach and mentor junior staff within the department.
• Manage caseload with accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Report writing

Patient care

DXA scan proficiency

Training and mentoring

Education

Relevant radiography qualification

Job description

Overview

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and motivated Reporting Radiographer to join our Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) service. This pivotal role delivers high-quality bone density assessments to support accurate diagnosis and ensures excellent standards of patient care.

The post holder will report DXA scans in line with ROS standards and manage the day-to-day operations of the DXA service. You will contribute to service development, uphold quality standards, and support research and innovation in DXA and bone health.

Responsibilities

• Perform DXA scans and provide training, guidance, and mentorship to radiographic staff.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to streamline patient pathways and ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.
• Undertake the advanced practice role of independently interpreting and reporting DXA scans, including producing formal written reports that demonstrate specialist knowledge in diagnosis and management, while ensuring compliance with locally agreed standards, audit processes, and learning reviews.
• Produce final validated reports, participate in audit and discrepancy review, and manage an individual caseload with accurate and timely record keeping.
• Provide clinical support, supervision, and guidance to colleagues within the DXA department. As a Band 7 radiographer, hold management responsibility for junior staff, supporting their development through supervision, teaching, and mentorship.
• Teach radiographers, radiologists, students, and assistant practitioners; maintain engagement in CPD and other developmental activities to support service quality and professional growth.

Role Context and Opportunities

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and partners. We value our core principles and seek colleagues who share our values of care, appreciate, and inspire.

What We Offer

We offer a role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA provides opportunities for challenge and career progression. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities to support work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack. To read more about the advertised role and main job duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. For more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance, please visit our careers site at www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.

Application Note

This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025.