Job summary
We are looking to appoint a DXA specialist clinical scientist to lead the DXA section of the Nuclear Medicine Department at Singleton Hospital in Swansea. The post-holder will work towards ensuring the sustainability and development of the DXA reporting sub-section of the department. The ideal candidate will be a qualified clinical scientist with current HCPC registration and with demonstrable experience in DXA.
The successful candidate will be ensuring that DXA reporting and scanning is performed in a timely manner, meeting departmental' s KPI and to Royal Osteoporosis Society standards. This is an exciting opportunity to lead change in a currently fast developing setting.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will undertake DXA image validation, evaluation and reporting (and other reporting activities within the department in line with their scope of practice) and will have a leading role in departmental development and management, in conjunction with key senior staff, specifically working closely with the Head of Department, Chief Clinical Technologists, CT Lead Radiographer, other clinical scientists and Consultants. The workload will include DXA reporting, service management, development and research. Workload split adjustments will be needed to ensure adequate cross-cover levels in periods of absence (annual leave, sickness, or others), or as required by senior departmental management. The successful candidate will be expected to plan and deliver long-term service change and improvements.
Nuclear Medicine at Singleton is a friendly and progressive service. The Department is accredited by IPEM for training and has links to Swansea and Cardiff University through research and formal academic teaching. Continuing professional development of all staff is encouraged and supported. Full training in Nuclear Medicine will be provided to a suitable candidate.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree in Nuclear Medicine or Diagnostic Radiography or Nursing
- MSc in relevant specialist area or equivalent experience
- Professional Registration (RCT/HCPC/NMC)
- Completed ROS national training scheme for DXA
- Reporting Qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in DXA scanning and image validation
- Extensive experience in DXA reporting
- Experience in training or mentoring of junior staff and students
- Extensive experience of staff management
- Experience of performance reporting
- Extensive experience in service development
Desirable
- Experience of working as RPS
- Produced research
Skills
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Post Graduate Qualifications or CPD
- Welsh speaker
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA