Band 7 - DEXA Radiographer - Scunthorpe

Pulse Healthcare; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a skilled DEXA Radiographer to join our client in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. The role involves performing bone density scans using DEXA to assess osteoporosis and metabolic bone disorders.

Start date ASAP for a 3‑month placement, with full-time hours and a rate of £30 per hour. You will conduct bone densitometry scans with precise positioning, collaborate with radiologists and healthcare teams, maintain image quality, and comply with NHS protocols and health and safety

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification or experience in DEXA scanning.
• Experience in bone densitometry and osteoporosis assessment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bone densitometry scans with precise positioning.
• Collaborate with radiologists and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain high imaging quality and adhere to NHS protocols.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

DEXA scanning

Bone densitometry

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate radiography qualification

Job description

Job Title: DEXA Radiographer
Banding: Band 7Location: Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 3 months
Rate: £30 per hour
Working hours: full-time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced DEXA Radiographer to join our esteemed client in Scunthorpe. This role involves performing bone density scans using Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) to assess patients for conditions such as osteoporosis and other metabolic bone disorders. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring accurate imaging, supporting clinical teams, and delivering high‑quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

As a DEXA Radiographer, you will be responsible for conducting bone densitometry scans, ensuring precise positioning and imaging to optimise diagnostic outcomes. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including radiologists and healthcare professionals, to provide comprehensive patient care. Additionally, you will maintain high standards of imaging quality, adhere to NHS protocols, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate qualification or experience in DEXA scanning (desirable).
• Proven experience in bone densitometry and osteoporosis assessment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. We’re committed to providing the support you need throughout the process and into your placement.

We areunable to accept applications from candidates residing in countries listed as Red or Amber under the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.