About this role
Job summary
Band 5 Clinical Technologist- DXA Metabolic Bone UnitWe have an opportunity for a flexible, enthusiastic, motivated Technologist to join our friendly team based at Hull University Teaching hospitals NHS Trust
As a Technologist, working within the DXA Metabolic Bone Unit, you'll join a remarkable team that's committed to great care, a fulfilling career and working closely with patients and partners
The Metabolic Bone department is based at Hull Royal Infirmary, in the Allam Diabetes Centre. The department provides specialist x-ray scans to measure bone mineral for diagnosis and treatments.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake specialist X-ray based diagnostic tests, quality assurance, equipment calibration and record keeping under the supervision of a qualified densitometrist. Patients will be referred to the unit from various speciality areas and primary care organisations.
Experience and awareness of Ionising Regulations is desirable.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for main duties covered within this role.
This contract is a 6 month fixed term and will conclude 31st March 2027
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
Science Degree in a clinical science subject, or equivalent evidence of sound scientific qualifications and technical knowledge gained in a medical/patient environment.
Desirable
Qualification sufficient for state registration
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
Experience of working in a diagnostic clinical service in the NHS. Applicants with equivalent experience in an alternative organisation or relevant degree course will also be considered. Experience of quality assurance for technical equipment Understanding of current legislation relating to the use of Ionising Radiation
Desirable
Experience of working in osteoporosis and densitometry Working to standard operating procedures
Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential
Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with a range of audiences. Ability to work as part of a team - capable of adapting to a flexible way of working Ability to work accurately and independently Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
Good computer skills
Special Attributes and other Essential
Understanding of Clinical Governance and how it relates to the Diagnostic Imaging service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address HRI
Anlaby Road
Hull, HU3 2JZ
HU3 2JZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)