Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.
THIS IS A PERMANENT POST DUE TO SERVICE NEEDS
We are looking to appoint 3x DXA reporting specialist clinical technologist or radiographer or clinical nurse (specialist) to collaboratively work on 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 diagnostic radiographer with current HCPC registration, or a clinical technologist with current RCT registration or a clinical nurse specialist with NMC registration, with demonstrable experience in DXA.
These are permanent positions following successful internal strategic work force planning and organisational change plan. The successful candidate will be ensuring that DXA reporting is performed in a timely manner, meeting departmental’ s KPI. This is an exciting opportunity to take part and lead change in a currently fast developing setting.
Part-time working arrangements may also be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post-holders will undertake DXA image validation, evaluation and reporting (and other reporting activities in line with their scope of practice) and will participate in departmental leadership and management duties in conjunction with key senior staff, specifically working closely with the Chief Clinical Technologists, CT Lead Radiographer and the Clinical Team Lead. The workload will include DXA reporting (approximately 40%), working clinically in any of NM imaging sections (approximately 40%), and service management in their sub-section specialist area (approximately 20%). 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 departmental management. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the day to day planning of the service alongside the Chief Technologists and to provide the operational leadership that this requires. They should also be able to demonstrate evidence of organisational and leadership skills and be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
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.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
1. Ability to adhere to and to demonstrate SBU core Values & Behaviours
2. Ability to interpret clinical information on request forms accurately
3. Ability to lead on service development and improvements
4. Ability to demonstrate effective leadership, training, and management skills to implement change and motivate others
5. Ability to demonstrate collaborative and team working using tact and diplomacy when working with others
6. Ability to autonomously organise and prioritise workload in a changing work environment
Desirable criteria
7. Welsh speaker
Experience
Essential criteria
8. Extensive experience in DXA scanning and image validation
9. Demonstrable previous experience in DXA reporting or in other healthcare disciplines
10. Extensive experience in DXA, osteoporosis/FLS, Nuclear Medicine or Diagnostic Radiography departments (since qualification)
11. Experience in training or mentoring of junior staff and students
Desirable criteria
12. Experience working with a range of patients including paediatric
13. Experience of managing a team e.g. recruitment and performance appraisals etc
14. Experience of producing statistical reports e.g. departmental performance etc.
15. Produced research (published scientific articles or communications presented in national or international conferences) in the field of DXA and osteoporosis
16. Experience as RPS (radiation protection supervisor)
17. Experience with equipment trouble shooting
Qualifications
Essential criteria
18. BSc in Nuclear Medicine or Diagnostic Radiography or Nursing scientific or healthcare discipline Plus Extensive experience in Nuclear Medicine or Diagnostic Radiography or in the field of osteoporosis)
19. MSc in Nuclear Medicine or Diagnostic Radiography (or alternative level 7 qualification in a relevant scientific discipline)
20. Professional Registration (RCT/HCPC/NMC)
21. Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) National Training Scheme for Bone Densitometry or extensive experience in DXA scanning and DXA image validation. If not held at the time of appointment, the post holder will be required to complete this certification within two years of employment
22. Leadership training or qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
23. Post Graduate Qualification in DXA Reporting (Pg Cert or Pg Dip), or other reporting qualification and demonstrable levels of experience in DXA scanning or reporting or expert levels of experience in patient management in the context of FLS (Fracture Liaison Services)
24. Expert knowledge of anatomy and pathology associated with DXA scanning and reporting and with Nuclear Medicine/Diagnostic Radiography
Desirable criteria
25. Knowledge of risk management and clinical governance
26. Expert knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR
27. Specialist knowledge of PET/CT and molecular therapy procedures
Other Essential Criteria
Essential criteria
28. Ability to travel within geographical area and work hours flexibly to meet the service needs which will include 7-day rota working
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable