About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Bone Densitometry Technologist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Bone Densitometry Department within Nuclear Medicine. You will be responsible for performing bone density measurements to support the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis, monitoring patients responses to treatment, and helping assess their risk of future fractures. You will use specialised quantitative X-ray scanning equipment to carry out bone densitometry and vertebral morphometric assessments, supporting accurate clinical evaluation and patient care across the hospitals two campuses.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Bone Densitometry Technologist, you will be responsible for carrying out technical procedures within the service, analysing scan data using proprietary computer software, and managing the administrative tasks required for its effective operation. You will be supporting the processing of referrals from internal Trust departments and external healthcare providers, contributing to research and development activities, and assisting with clinical trials. You will also be required to work flexibly across Queens Medical Centre, City Hospital and the Nottingham Treatment Centre, depending on service requirements.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description Job responsibilities
To assess the quality and adequacy of imaging results in accordance with departmental standards, ensuring that regions of interest are correctly selected and artefacts that could affect accuracy are identified. Explain procedures and their purpose to patients, relatives and colleagues, obtain relevant clinical history, and ensure patient information sheets are completed where necessary.To review clinical referrals and authorise investigations in accordance with established departmental protocols, exercising professional judgement to determine their suitability. Liaise with referring clinicians to clarify investigation requirements and provide relevant technical information to support the interpretation of results.To undertake routine quality assurance checks on specialist equipment, evaluate test outcomes and implement appropriate corrective action in line with departmental procedures. Ensure equipment valued at up to approximately £100,000 is operated safely and effectively, adhering to relevant technical and safety requirements.To contribute to the review and implementation of clinical and technical procedures, ensuring compliance with departmental standards and relevant professional guidance. Maintain statistical records to support clinical audit, governance and management requirements, identifying opportunities to improve working practices and sharing relevant developments with colleagues.To assist with prioritising patient workloads and coordinating clinical activities, using initiative to manage competing demands within the clinic. Provide guidance to other technologist staff when required and support the training and development of medical physics staff and other healthcare professionals within the Trust and external organisations.
To undertake approved research activities in accordance with specific investigation protocols, ensuring accurate data preparation and adherence to study requirements. Maintain secure patient records through appropriate computer-system backup and archiving, while following radiation protection procedures, infection control measures and safe patient-handling practices, including assisting patients with positioning and moving test equipment when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Clinical Technology, Diagnostic Radiography, Nursing or equivalent qualification. Additional training in Bone Densitometry and active CPD participation. Post-qualification experience in bone densitometry scanning, analysis and independent scan interpretation. Strong communication, analytical, organisational and patient care skills. Advanced computer skills, accurate patient positioning, and awareness of confidentiality and safety procedures.
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.
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 NHS Professionals Limited
Address Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
City Hospital
Hucknall Road
NG5 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)