DXA & X-ray Imaging Assistant Practitioner

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is advertising a Band 3 trainee X-ray and Dexa Assistant Practitioner role with the potential to progress to Band 4 on qualification. The post supports Registered Practitioners in Diagnostic Imaging, covering plain film, DXA and basic fluoroscopy within a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes delivering safe, patient-centred imaging, working under a radiographer, handling delegated clinical tasks, and adhering to IR(ME)R/IRR 2017 and H&S

Qualifications

• Maths and English at Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE Grade 4/C or above.
• Level 3 Diploma in an appropriate area relevant to the pathway.
• Royal Osteoporosis Society National Training Scheme for Bone Densitometry Certificate of Competence.
• Foundation Degree Programme/ Foundation Degree in Science.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly, professionally and compassionately with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Explain imaging procedures, obtain informed consent and maintain dignity and confidentiality.
• Recognise safeguarding concerns, deterioration and escalate appropriately.
• Organise and prioritise workload to support safe and efficient service delivery.
• Develop and maintain competence through DXA competencies and routine QA/QC activities.

Skills

Maths and English functional skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in an appropriate area

Foundation Degree in Science

Job description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is advertising a Band 3 trainee X-ray and Dexa Assistant Practitioner role with the potential to progress to Band 4 on qualification. The post supports Registered Practitioners in Diagnostic Imaging, covering plain film, DXA and basic fluoroscopy within a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes delivering safe, patient-centred imaging, working under a radiographer, handling delegated clinical tasks, and adhering to IR(ME)R/IRR 2017 and H&S