An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individuals to join the DXA Team at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. The department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional.
This is a varied and dynamic role in which Band 6 DXA Radiographers/Technicians are responsible for performing bone density scans and producing high quality reports for referred patients.
We are seeking to recruit two experienced Band 6 Radiographers/Technicians, one for a full time position (37.5 hours per week) and one for a part time position (22.5 hours per week).
Our high performing Hospital is led by people who believe that a fantastic quality of life can go hand-in-hand with progressive working practices.
Our award winning hospital is also in an award winning location providing genuine opportunities for a great work-life balance. Yorkshire has recently been voted as the third best region in the world by Lonely Planet, and our local town of Skipton has been voted as the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times, commending its top class schools, great transport links, low crime and beautiful surrounding countryside
1. To undertake a clinical role using highly developed skills to produce high quality DXA images in line with departmental protocol whilst maintaining excellent standards in patient care.
2. To be responsible for the day to day running of the DXA department alongside the other DXA Radiographers, this will encompass organisation of the work load, justify the examinations and ensure accurate data entry on RIS.
3. Accurate production of DXA reports, working within departmental guidelines for treatment recommendations
4. Annual audit of Reports to evidence accuracy and consistency within the DXA reporting team.
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
Cycle to Work
Travel Scheme
Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
Onsite Nursery
Buying and Selling Annual Leave
Car Leasing
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Health and Wellbeing
Extensive Reward Scheme
Counselling Service
Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
Committed to Quality of Care
Compassion
Working together for patients
Improving Lives
Everyone Counts
Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
1. To undertake a clinical role using highly developed skills to produce high quality DXA images in line with departmental protocol whilst maintaining excellent standards in patient care.
2. To be responsible for the day to day running of the DXA department alongside the other DXA Radiographers, this will encompass organisation of the work load, justify the examinations and ensure accurate data entry on RIS.
3. Accurate production of DXA reports, working within departmental guidelines for treatment recommendations
Annual audit of Reports to evidence accuracy and consistency within the DXA reporting team
