Nuclear Medicine/DXA Clinical Technologist/Radiographer

Nuclear Medicine/DXA Clinical Technologist/Radiographer

This is a full-time, permanent Band 5 position within the Nuclear Medicine Department, primarily based at Singleton Hospital. The post-holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality DXA and imaging services, providing essential technical and clinical support to maintain safe and efficient operation of the service.

Following an appropriate period of training, the successful candidate will participate in DXA scanning sessions during weekdays and evenings, and may also be required to support occasional weekend sessions to meet service demand. In addition, there may be a requirement to support DXA imaging on the mobile unit when needed to ensure continuity of service across sites.

We are seeking an exceptionally motivated Radiographer or Nuclear Medicine Clinical Technologist to join our friendly and dynamic team. The post-holder will provide technical and professional input to the DXA service, with opportunities to gain experience across the full range of Nuclear Medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-developing and innovative service.

Nuclear Medicine at Singleton Hospital is a supportive and progressive department where continuing professional development is actively encouraged and supported. Full training will be provided for suitable candidates. The successful applicant will be expected to hold, or work towards, HCPC or RCT professional registration within the course of their employment.

Main duties of the job

The Nuclear Medicine Department provides highly specialised diagnostic services across South West Wales. As part of this expert multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality bone density (DXA) and Nuclear Medicine imaging services.

This post is based on the DXA mobile unit operating across Hywel Dda University Health Board, providing community-access bone density scanning. The successful candidate will support extended scanning sessions on weekdays and weekends, ensuring consistent service delivery and optimal use of the mobile unit.

The post holder will perform a range of diagnostic procedures for patients with diverse clinical needs, maintaining the highest standards of technical accuracy, patient care, and safety.

Key responsibilities include:

Delivering high-quality DXA imaging in line with national and departmental standards.

Assessing imaging outputs to verify accuracy and support interpretation.

Providing compassionate care and advice, ensuring appropriate patient preparation.

Working autonomously within competence, escalating issues appropriately.

Supporting patients with physical or cognitive impairments using empathy and effective communication.

Performing safe manual handling and adhering to infection control procedures.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification Experience

• Handling Members of the Public
• Previous NHS experience
• Medical Terminology

Aptitude and abilities

• Ability to communicate information to colleagues and manufacturers/suppliers
• Competent in the use of databases, spreadsheets and word processing
• Working Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
• Manual Handling Skills, Healthcare computer systems, Health and Safety at Work
• Self-Motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to get on with colleagues and other professional staff
• Ability to work alone or part of a team
• Ability to deal sympathetically with patients and their relatives
• Desire to develop knowledge through CPD
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other

• Ability to travel within geographical area to other sites to undertake DXA scans
• Able to work hours flexibly to meet the business needs

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent expertise within the area of specialism

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.

£31,516 to £38,364 a yearPer annum pro rata