Job summary
- Main area
- DXA Radiographer/Technician
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 423-8080843
- Employer
- Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Airedale General Hospital
- Town
- Keighley
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
DXA Radiographer/Technician
NHS AfC: Band 6
Be part of our future landscape
At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Increasing our diversity and supporting our organisation to be more inclusive is a key priority here at Airedale and our teams are at the centre of how we work towards this.
We appreciate all people may have diverse and individual needs and we pride ourselves on supporting all people to thrive and flourish at work. We have frameworks in place that support reasonable adjustments and flexible working for colleagues throughout their working lives which starts at recruitment.
These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2033. By joining us now you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come. We are also on the journey to a new electronic patient record, part of our wider ambition for our digital future – a future that builds on our significant telemedicine and digital care success. Ultimately, what makes Airedale special is our people. Not just our staff, but our volunteers, patients, visitors, and wider population who make up the Airedale family. This is a Trust that sits at the heart of our community, and our communities are very proud of their Trust.
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Job overview
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
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- DCRR / BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC registration or equivalent
- Certificate of Competence in Bone Densitometry
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable criteria
- MSc or equivalent post graduate training in Bone Densitometry reporting
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- A sound knowledge of radiographic clinical practice and radiation safety
- Knowledge of QA and audit programmes
- Understand the use of DXA in identifying osteoporosis
- Ensure reliable scan data are recorded to inform a diagnosis and decisions around treatment
- Understand the importance/findings of other diagnostic tests /symptoms that may influence the DXA results/findings.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to manage change
Skills
Essential criteria
- To work within their scope of professional practice, ensuring DXA scans are undertaken and reported in a safe and competent manner.
- Ability to work using own initiative or as a part of a team
- Participate in clinical audit to improve the service for staff and patients.
- Works to a high degree of accuracy
Desirable criteria
- To report DXA imaging to a high clinical standard in line with local guidelines and national guidance.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to independently scan
- Contribute to the education, training, and professional development with the DXA team
Desirable criteria
- Proven experience interpreting DXA scans and providing evidence-based treatment recommendations
- Team leader, able to build and maintain an efficient and effective team
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natalie Feeley
- Job title
- Plain Film Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01535293661
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