Radiographer- Bone Densitometry

NHS Professionals Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Flexible shifts

Wellbeing resources

Paid annual leave

Access to NHS Trusts

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a bone densitometry technologist for a three-month bank post placed through NHS Professionals in the Nuclear Medicine Bone Densitometry Department.

The role focuses on bone density scans and vertebral morphometry to support osteoporosis diagnosis and fracture risk assessment, with duties spanning referral processing, research support and clinical trials across Trust sites.

Qualifications

• Degree in Clinical Technology, Diagnostic Radiography, Nursing or an equivalent qualification.
• Additional training in bone densitometry.
• Active continuing professional development (CPD) participation.

Responsibilities

• Perform bone densitometry scans and vertebral morphometric assessments on quantitative X-ray equipment, supporting diagnosis, treatment monitoring and fracture risk assessment.
• Analyse scan data using proprietary software, assessing image quality, selecting regions of interest and identifying artefacts.
• Review clinical referrals and authorise investigations under departmental protocols, liaising with referring clinicians.
• Explain procedures to patients and relatives, take clinical history and complete patient information sheets.
• Carry out routine quality assurance on specialist equipment, including equipment valued at up to approximately £100,000.
• Maintain statistical records for clinical audit, governance and management, and identify ways to improve working practices.
• Contribute to the review and implementation of clinical and technical procedures, guiding other technologists and training medical physics staff and other professionals.
• Prioritise patient workloads and coordinate clinical activities within the department.
• Process referrals from internal Trust departments and external providers and manage the associated administration.
• Work flexibly across Queen's Medical Centre, City Hospital and the Nottingham Treatment Centre.
• Undertake approved research and support clinical trials, preparing data to study protocols.
• Follow radiation protection, infection control and safe patient-handling procedures, and keep patient records secure through backup and archiving.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Patient care

Computer skills

Accurate positioning

Confidentiality & safety

Education

Clinical Technology degree

Diagnostic Radiography degree

Nursing degree

Bone densitometry training

CPD participation

Job description

This three-month bank post, placed through NHS Professionals, sits in the Bone Densitometry Department within Nuclear Medicine at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The work centres on bone density scanning and vertebral morphometric assessments that inform osteoporosis diagnosis, treatment monitoring and fracture risk. The role covers several Trust sites and includes referral processing, research support and clinical trials. Applicants need a relevant degree, bone densitometry training and post-qualification scanning experience.

What the job involves

• Perform bone densitometry scans and vertebral morphometric assessments on quantitative X-ray equipment, supporting diagnosis, treatment monitoring and fracture risk assessment
• Analyse scan data using proprietary software, assessing image quality, selecting regions of interest and identifying artefacts
• Review clinical referrals and authorise investigations under departmental protocols, liaising with referring clinicians
• Explain procedures to patients and relatives, take clinical history and complete patient information sheets
• Carry out routine quality assurance on specialist equipment, including equipment valued at up to approximately £100,000
• Maintain statistical records for clinical audit, governance and management, and identify ways to improve working practices
• Contribute to the review and implementation of clinical and technical procedures, guiding other technologists and training medical physics staff and other professionals
• Prioritise patient workloads and coordinate clinical activities within the department
• Process referrals from internal Trust departments and external providers and manage the associated administration
• Work flexibly across Queen's Medical Centre, City Hospital and the Nottingham Treatment Centre
• Undertake approved research and support clinical trials, preparing data to study protocols
• Follow radiation protection, infection control and safe patient-handling procedures, and keep patient records secure through backup and archiving

Qualifications

• Degree in Clinical Technology, Diagnostic Radiography, Nursing or an equivalent qualification
• Additional training in bone densitometry
• Active continuing professional development (CPD) participation

Experience

• Post-qualification experience in bone densitometry scanning, analysis and independent scan interpretation

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication, analytical, organisational and patient care skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Accurate patient positioning
• Awareness of confidentiality and safety procedures

What’s offered

• Access to learning and development opportunities for career progression
• Flexible shifts and committed shifts
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid annual leave
• Access to over 50 partner NHS Trusts, with choice over how and where to work