• Job Description

  Req#: C9360-23-0972?language=en&page=1298&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking to recruit a band 5 DEXA Technician in West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Trust, to support our DEXA service at St Albans City Hospital.

  Outside of work you'll also benefit from being on good transport links with London (underground), being a short walk into Watford shopping centre & St Albans City centre for all your shopping and socialising needs.

  Watford Football club are also our friendly neighbours who have been very supportive to us throughout the pandemic.

  Main duties of the job

  The duties and responsibilities of the post holder include:

  • Being an effective member of the DEXA team, providing a high standard of scanning service to technicians, radiologists and patients.
  • Mentoring junior staff and students.
  • Obtain optimum information from each investigation to facilitate accurate diagnosis
  • Being actively involved in the continuing development of the DEXA service
  • Completing and record keeping of QA testing.
  • Following IRMER17 regulations whilst undertaking radiology examinations to a high standard.

  Candidates must be strong communicators who share our trust values.

  This post is ideal for existing band 5 Radiographers and/or technicians looking to broaden their radiographic experience and be part of an established, successful, and popular department.

  About us

  There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

  The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

  We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

  We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

  If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

  Date posted

  22 November 2023

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,828 to £36,311 a year inc HCA

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  360-A-5208

  Job locations

  St Albans City Hospital

  St Albans City Hospital

  St Albans

  AL3 5PN

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To behave always in a professional manner, be smart in appearance and always uphold the reputation of the department
  • The post holder will uphold and display Trust values of Commitment, Care & Qualit
  • To Ensure that the IR(ME) Regulations 2000 are understood and observed by the post holder and anyone they are responsible for, including other staff, patients and members of the public and to be aware of any updating of these regulations
  • To be responsible at all times for patients welfare and comfort
  • To assist in the setting-up and maintenance of quality assurance programmes and to participate in audit projects as directed
  • To assist, where required, in the training of staff in the use of equipment in the DEXA Department
  • To keep up-to-date with professional developments in Radiology and to attend seminars and courses where required
  • To assist in the supervision of junior staff and students and to provide help and advice if required
  • To undertake imaging examinations within the DEXA department to the standard required by the Department of Radiology
  • To carry out monitoring procedures on equipment, reporting any faults to the Superintendent Radiographers/Service Managers
  • To respond to and investigate any reports of malfunction of the apparatus, accessories, office equipment or computer system
  • To maintain computer records in compliance with the Data Protection Act
  • To check and maintain stock levels and to ensure work areas and equipment are kept clean and tidy and in good safe working order.
  • Appropriately assess and interview patients prior to scan, giving adequate explanation of scan procedure and ensuring correct preparation
  • Liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a high level of service is available to the patient and also liaise closely with clerical staff
  • Utilise all equipment associated with the Bone Density Unit in a safe and appropriate manner to maximise effect.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To behave always in a professional manner, be smart in appearance and always uphold the reputation of the department
  • The post holder will uphold and display Trust values of Commitment, Care & Qualit
  • To Ensure that the IR(ME) Regulations 2000 are understood and observed by the post holder and anyone they are responsible for, including other staff, patients and members of the public and to be aware of any updating of these regulations
  • To be responsible at all times for patients welfare and comfort
  • To assist in the setting-up and maintenance of quality assurance programmes and to participate in audit projects as directed
  • To assist, where required, in the training of staff in the use of equipment in the DEXA Department
  • To keep up-to-date with professional developments in Radiology and to attend seminars and courses where required
  • To assist in the supervision of junior staff and students and to provide help and advice if required
  • To undertake imaging examinations within the DEXA department to the standard required by the Department of Radiology
  • To carry out monitoring procedures on equipment, reporting any faults to the Superintendent Radiographers/Service Managers
  • To respond to and investigate any reports of malfunction of the apparatus, accessories, office equipment or computer system
  • To maintain computer records in compliance with the Data Protection Act
  • To check and maintain stock levels and to ensure work areas and equipment are kept clean and tidy and in good safe working order.
  • Appropriately assess and interview patients prior to scan, giving adequate explanation of scan procedure and ensuring correct preparation
  • Liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a high level of service is available to the patient and also liaise closely with clerical staff
  • Utilise all equipment associated with the Bone Density Unit in a safe and appropriate manner to maximise effect.

  Person Specification

  Your application will be scored against the Job Description

  Essential

  • 0=Does not meet skill requirements / 1=Meets some aspects - reserve candidate / 2=Meets skill requirements - to be invited to Recruitment Day

  Person Specification

  Your application will be scored against the Job Description

  Essential

  • 0=Does not meet skill requirements / 1=Meets some aspects - reserve candidate / 2=Meets skill requirements - to be invited to Recruitment Day

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

  Address

  St Albans City Hospital

  St Albans City Hospital

  St Albans

  AL3 5PN

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

  Address

  St Albans City Hospital

  St Albans City Hospital

  St Albans

  AL3 5PN

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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