Medical Technologist - DXA

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

THIS ROLE IS OPEN TO RUH EMPLOYEES ONLY

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Clinical Measurement Team. The position would be ideally suited to someone with existing relevant clinical imaging or clinical measurement experience who wishes to broaden and develop their skills. The work covers the specialties of Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry and microvascular imaging (thermal imaging and nailfold capillaroscopy). Full training and appropriate clinical supervision will be provided.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to service development and research projects whilst working amongst a supportive team of clinical technologists, healthcare science assistants, clinical scientists (physicists and engineers) and nurses.

For more information, please contact Samantha Mooney () or Dr Darren Hart ()

The Clinical Measurement Department performs a variety of diagnostic imaging tests, including bone densitometry, thermography and nailfold capillaroscopies. The Department is typically involved with a number of research studies and provides technical help to other parts of the Trust.

Carry out all aspects of bone densitometry, thermography, nailfold capillaroscopy and other specialised imaging. Organise workload on a daily basis ensuring the requirements of the Trust’s consultant staff are met. Selective reporting for all of these services.

The role requires the post holder to be flexible with regards the working hours and to occasionally work extended hours with prior arrangement.

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of.

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Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information about this opportunity.

Essential criteria

• Degree level qualification in relevant healthcare or scientific area or Equivalent clinical training

• Experience in performing bone densitometry

Essential criteria

• Motivated to be kind and caring. Proactive and takes responsibility.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Name Samantha Mooney Job title Clinical Measurement Service Manager Email address  Telephone number