DEXA Bone Density Technician - Part Time, 10‑Month FTC

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; St Albans; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a part-time, fixed-term Bone Densitometry (DEXA) Technician to join the Rheumatology team in St Albans. The role involves performing DEXA scans, processing and presenting results, and ensuring high quality, patient-centred care within IR(ME)R guidelines.

The successful candidate will work across sites as required, adapt to flexible patterns, and contribute to ongoing development of the Bone Densitometry service while maintaining radiation safety

Qualifications

• Experience with DEXA scanning and radiation safety practices.
• Ability to work as part of a clinical team in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform Bone Density scans and procedures per departmental protocols.
• Analyse and present Dexa images with accuracy.
• Learn and operate DEXA software including CRIS.
• Provide patient-centred care and maintain good team relations.
• Monitor safety, clinical risk and Health and Safety standards.
• Support Dexa Lead and participate in service development.

Skills

DEXA scanning

Radiation safety

IR(ME)R compliance

Patient care

Excel basics

Tools

DEXA software

CRIS

Radiology software

Job description

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a part-time, fixed-term Bone Densitometry (DEXA) Technician to join the Rheumatology team in St Albans. The role involves performing DEXA scans, processing and presenting results, and ensuring high quality, patient-centred care within IR(ME)R guidelines.

The successful candidate will work across sites as required, adapt to flexible patterns, and contribute to ongoing development of the Bone Densitometry service while maintaining radiation safety