Job Description
Job overview THIS POST IS A SECONDMENT/FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO SERVICE NEEDS We are looking to appoint a 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.This is a 12-month secondment position established as an interim measure while the department goes through work force planning and organisational change plan with the aim of making it a permanent position. 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-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 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 Qualifications Essential criteria BSc Degree in Nuclear Medicine or Diagnostic Radiography or NursingMSc in relevant specialist area or equivalent experienceProfessional Registration (RCT/HCPC/NMC)Completed ROS national training scheme for DXA Desirable criteria Management QualificationPost Graduate Qualification in DXA Reporting Experience Essential criteria Extensive experience in DXA scanning and image validationExtensive experience in DXA reportingExtensive experience in Diagnostic Radiography or Nuclear Medicine or FLSExperience in training or mentoring of junior staff and students Desirable criteria Experience of staff managementExperience of performance reportingExperience of working as RPSProduced research Skills Essential criteria Listed examples of effective leadership and management skillsFlexible approach to workAbility to lead on service development and improvements Desirable criteria Post Graduate Qualifications or CPDWelsh speaker 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