Band 5 - Bone Densitometry Technician; DXA), Rheumatology

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Main area Medicine Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

Department name West Herts - General Staffing Site St Albans City Hospital Town St Albans Salary £33,677 - £40,996 per annum in HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 24/09/2026 23:59

We are recruiting for a Bone Densitometry (DEXA) Scanning Technician. This role is to provide specialised technical support in Bone Densitometry, involving a broad range of highly complex specialised technical work. The post holder will act as an operator for scanning under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
The service core hours run between 08:30-20:00 Monday – Friday with the possibility for weekend working. This post is available on either a full-time or part-time basis, please get in touch with any questions about the working patterns, or options for flexibility

Perform Bone Density scan and procedures according to the relevant departmental protocols; this includes acquisition, analysis and presentation of Dexa images.

The software is specialised, including application software(e.g. Microsoft Office) and utility software (e.g. Radiology). Therefore, the post holder must be capable of learning to use this software. For example, spreadsheets in Excel, and proprietary software record updates like CRIS.

Provide an efficient patient focussed service and to ensure a close and good working relationship is developed with relevant team members and other hospital staff.

To obtain the optimum information from each individual patient investigation to facilitate speedy and accurate diagnosis of their clinical condition.

To be actively involved in the continual development of all aspects of the Bone Densitometry Service in liaison with the Dexa Lead and the Assistant Divisional Manager.

To maintain high clinical standards, particularly regarding patient care, clinical risk and Health and Safety.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

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