Trosolwg o'r swydd

There is an opportunity for a Radiographer / Healthcare professional with appropriate experience / qualification in bone densitometry to join the radiology team of Buckinghamshire NHS Trust. 

We are introducing a new fracture prevention service this year in collaboration with Oxford and Reading Trusts. The role will involve running the DEXA service on a brand new Hologic W bone densitometer scanner situated at Buckingham Community Hospital. 

 Buckingham is a small community hospital providing outpatient clinics and rehabilitation support.  We have an x-ray unit there for GP patients. The hospital is situated close to the town centre. 

We have an existing Dexa service at Amersham General Hospital. You may be expected to work at this site as part of a rotation. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The successful post holder would be expected to work independently using initiative, skills and knowledge to provide a high quality and professional DEXA service.  

To provide excellent patient care and signpost patients to appropriate Royal Osteoporosis Society advise for bone health. 

To contribute to quality improvement meetings.

To liaise with fracture prevention nurses and the Rheumatology Consultant to help develop protocols and patient pathways under supervision of the Lead Radiographer. 

To assist with the training and supervision of Radiographers, healthcare practitioners and students in DEXA

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.