Band 5- Dexa Technician, Rheumatology

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Bone Densitometry (DEXA) Scanning Technician in St Albans. This role entails operating scans and providing specialized technical support, ensuring efficient patient care while adhering to health regulations. The position offers flexible working patterns to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Capable of learning specialized software systems like DEXA imaging.
• Experience in providing patient care.
• Understanding of Ionising Radiation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform Bone Density scans and procedures according to departmental protocols.
• Collaborate effectively with team members for patient care.
• Develop and maintain high clinical standards in the service.

Skills

Patient focused service

Technical support

Ability to learn software

Job description

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We are recruiting for a part time (18.75 hours a week) Bone Densitometry (DEXA) Scanning Technician. This role is to provide specialised technical support in Bone Densitometry, involving a broad range of highly complex specialised technical work. The post holder will act as an operator for scanning under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.

The service core hours run between 08:30-20:00 this part-time post will support our morning clinics. Please, get in touch, with any questions about the working patterns, or options for flexibility.

Perform Bone Density scan and procedures according to the relevant departmental protocols; this includes acquisition, analysis and presentation of Dexa images. The software is specialised, including application software(e.g. Microsoft Office) and utility software (e.g. Radiology). Therefore, the post holder must be capable of learning to use this software. For example, spreadsheets in Excel, and proprietary software record updates like CRIS.

Provide an efficient patient focussed service and to ensure a close and good working relationship is developed with relevant team members and other hospital staff.

To obtain the optimum information from each individual patient investigation to facilitate speedy and accurate diagnosis of their clinical condition.

To be actively involved in the continual development of all aspects of the Bone Densitometry Service in liaison with the Dexa Lead and the Assistant Divisional Manager.

To maintain high clinical standards, particularly regarding patient care, clinical risk and Health and Safety.

The ability to commute to St Albans City Hospital, access to appropriate means of transport is essential

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail]

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anthony Ladipo Job title: Assistant Divisional Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07890940154

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