We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process Job Overview PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic leader to fill the role of DXA Lead radiographer This post is full time permanent contract based at County hospital, Pontypool with a requirement to work across other Aneurin Bevan sites as required. The DXA Lead Radiographer will operationally lead the DXA service and report DXA images at County Hospital. This will involve managing staff and equipment. They will lead the DXA service and provide guidance to staff working within it; have an expert knowledge, understanding and interest in DXA imaging and reporting. The DXA Lead radiographer will be required to work with the radiology senior management team and key stakeholders to deliver a high quality DXA service. The post holder will be responsible for contributing to compliance with the Welsh Government targets of Referral-to-Treatment Time. 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 Main Duties Of This Role Include To manage a team to support service development and ensure the provision of the DXA service. To manage change within the DXA staff as required by service development, enabling good operational management and ensuring targets are met. To comply with performance related monitoring, participating in regular audits and reviews within DXA service and have the ability to assess the demands on the service and ensure excellent patient care. To provide performance data as required and ensure an effective working level. To provide leadership and support to DXA staff. To communicate with and reassure patients including those who may be distressed, uncooperative or have learning difficulties, in order to gain their cooperation. To possess and maintain an expert knowledge of the current DXA examinations being carried out and being responsible for all equipment used in these areas. Working for our organisation Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Experience Essential criteria Achieved grade Years experience Desirable criteria Achieved grade Years experience Qualifications Essential criteria achieved grade Desirable criteria achieved grade