Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Metabolic Bone Centre team located at the Northern General Hospital.
The Metabolic Bone Centre provides a high-quality diagnostic service, including the provision of densitometry and Vertebral Fracture Assessment imaging and seeing approximately 13,500 patients per year.
A Fracture Risk Assessment Service (FRAS) runs alongside specialised consultant-led metabolic bone clinics providing outpatient and day case services to the population of Sheffield and surrounding districts.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a part time (30 hours) Bone Densitometry (DEXA) Scanning Technologist to join our small team of dedicated scan technologists.
The role will require a science or health-related qualification at degree level and motivation to work in a healthcare environment.
The successful candidate will form part of the current scanning team performing Bone Density scans and requesting procedures according to the relevant departmental protocols.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Science or health-related degree or equivalent academic achievement
Desirable
- Registration with an appropriate Professional Body
- ROS IR(ME)R certification for operators / referrers or equivalent training in radiation protection
- Royal Osteoporosis Society Certificate of Competency in Bone Densitometry
Experience
Essential
- Motivation to work in a healthcare environment
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Experience of Working in a Metabolic Bone Centre
- Experience in bone densitometry
- Knowledge of current health and safety regulations
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexibility and ability to prioritise
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Awareness of confidentiality
- Committed to professional and personal development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Science or health-related degree or equivalent academic achievement
Desirable
- Registration with an appropriate Professional Body
- ROS IR(ME)R certification for operators / referrers or equivalent training in radiation protection
- Royal Osteoporosis Society Certificate of Competency in Bone Densitometry
Experience
Essential
- Motivation to work in a healthcare environment
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Experience of Working in a Metabolic Bone Centre
- Experience in bone densitometry
- Knowledge of current health and safety regulations
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexibility and ability to prioritise
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Awareness of confidentiality
- Committed to professional and personal development
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern General Hospital, Metabolic Bone Unit
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
