Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Medical Technologist - DXA
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Job Overview
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 (S.Mooney3@nhs.net) or Dr Darren Hart (darren.hart1@nhs.net)
Main duties of the job
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.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information about this opportunity.
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Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Degree level qualification in relevant healthcare or scientific area or Equivalent clinical training
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience in performing bone densitometry
Values
Essential criteria
- Motivated to be kind and caring. Proactive and takes responsibility.
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
Applicant requirements
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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Further details / informal visits contact
- Name: Samantha Mooney
- Job title: Clinical Measurement Service Manager
- Email address: s.mooney3@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01225 821149
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