Nuclear Medicine/DXA Clinical Technologist/Radiographer

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a motivated Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologist for a full-time Band 5 position. The role involves delivering high-quality DXA imaging and providing technical support in a dynamic team environment. Candidates will receive full training and are expected to work towards HCPC or RCT professional registration. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive department.

Qualifications

• Hold, or work towards HCPC or RCT professional registration during employment.
• Full training will be provided for suitable candidates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality DXA imaging in line with national and departmental standards.
• Assess imaging outputs to verify accuracy and support interpretation.
• Provide compassionate care and advice, ensuring appropriate patient preparation.
• Work autonomously within competence, escalating issues appropriately.
• Support patients with physical or cognitive impairments using empathy and effective communication.
• Perform safe manual handling and adhere to infection control procedures.

Skills

Delivering high-quality DXA imaging

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Manual handling

Education

HCPC or RCT professional registration

Job description

This is a full-time, permanent Band 5 position within the Nuclear Medicine Department, primarily based at Singleton Hospital. The post-holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality DXA and imaging services, providing essential technical and clinical support to maintain safe and efficient operation of the service. Following an appropriate period of training, the successful candidate will participate in DXA scanning sessions during weekdays and evenings, and may also be required to support occasional weekend sessions to meet service demand. In addition, there may be a requirement to support DXA imaging on the mobile unit when needed to ensure continuity of service across sites. We are seeking an exceptionally motivated Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologist to join our friendly and dynamic team. The post-holder will provide technical and professional input to the DXA service, with opportunities to gain experience across the full range of Nuclear Medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast‑developing and innovative service. Nuclear Medicine at Singleton Hospital is a supportive and progressive department where continuing professional development is actively encouraged and supported. Full training will be provided for suitable candidates. The successful applicant will be expected to hold, or work towards, HCPC or RCT professional registration within the course of their employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality DXA imaging in line with national and departmental standards.
• Assess imaging outputs to verify accuracy and support interpretation.
• Provide compassionate care and advice, ensuring appropriate patient preparation.
• Work autonomously within competence, escalating issues appropriately.
• Support patients with physical or cognitive impairments using empathy and effective communication.
• Perform safe manual handling and adhere to infection control procedures. We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

Qualifications

Hold, or work towards, an HCPC or RCT professional registration within the course of your employment. Full training will be provided for suitable candidates.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values – Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving – show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.