DEXA Reporting Specialist Clinical Technologist/Radiographer

• Perform and supervise DEXA examinations.
• Independently validate, analyse and report DEXA scans.
• Undertake vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and fracture risk assessment.
• Ensure compliance with ROS, HCPC, IR(ME)R and departmental standards.
• Act as an entitled operator under IR(ME)R 2017.
• Support patient management pathways and communicate urgent findings appropriately.

• Produce independent clinical reports.
• Participate in governance and peer review activities.
• Contribute to out-of-hours reporting services.
• Ensure reporting quality and adherence to national guidance.

• Full line-management responsibility for DEXA staff.
• Recruitment, appraisal, performance management and sickness management.
• Workforce planning and rota development.
• Development and review of SOPs, policies and service improvements.
• Support operational leads and Deputy Head of Radiology.

• Supervise students and newly qualified staff.
• Deliver training and mentoring programmes.
• Assess and sign-off competencies.
• Develop annual training plans.

• Lead audits and quality improvement projects.
• Participate in research activities.
• Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) within designated areas.
• Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R, IRR, Health & Safety and Infection Prevention requirements.

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Essential

• MSc in Nuclear Medicine or Diagnostic Radiography (or alternative level 7 qualification in a relevant scientific discipline) OR BSc in Nuclear Medicine or Diagnostic Radiography or Nursing scientific or healthcare discipline or Diagnostic Radiography or in the field of osteoporosis.
• Leadership training or qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Professional registration (HCPC, RCT or NMC). Evidence of up-do-date CPD.
• DXA reporting qualification (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).
• 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.
• Expert knowledge of anatomy and pathology associated with DXA scanning and reporting and with Nuclear Medicine/Diagnostic Radiography
• Sound knowledge of governance processes related to reporting and service management.
• Expert understanding and working knowledge of PACS and healthcare digital systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management and clinical governance
• Expert knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR
• Specialist knowledge of PET/CT and molecular therapy procedures

Essential

• Extensive previous experience in DXA scanning and DXA image validation or in patient management in the context of FLS (Fracture Liaison Services)
• Demonstrable previous experience in DXA reporting or in other healthcare disciplines
• Extensive experience in DXA, osteoporosis/FLS, Nuclear Medicine or Diagnostic Radiography departments (since qualification)
• Experience in training and mentoring of junior staff and/or students

Desirable

• Experience working with a range of patients including paediatric
• Experience of managing a team e.g. recruitment and performance appraisals etc
• Experience of producing statistical reports e.g. departmental performance etc
• Experience as RPS (radiation protection supervisor).
• Produced research (published scientific articles or communications presented in national or international conferences) in the field of DXA and osteoporosis.
• Experience with equipment trouble shooting

Essential

• Ability to travel within geographical area and work hours flexibly to meet the service needs which will include 7-day rota working

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)