Dexa Radiographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 24
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
An enthusiastic and self-motivated Dexa Radiographer is sought to join a friendly DEXA Unit within Medical Imaging. The role involves undertaking a wide range of imaging DEXA examinations across two sites, Mexborough and Bassetlaw, using Hologic Discovery and Horizon DEXA units. The successful candidate will provide a robust and quality service to patients and assist in other areas of Radiology when required. The Trust is committed to role extension, career progression, and actively encourages CPD.
Essential criteria
- Ability to work alone or part of a team
- Able to follow procedures and protocols
- Attention to detail
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post as required with flexible and independent approach to work
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable
- Willingness and ability to travel between Trust sites as required
- Qualifications & Training
- A BSc (hons) in Diagnostic Radiography
- In date statutory essential training
- Experience of working in radiology
- Have a knowledge of DXA scanning
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of CPD
- DXA qualification such as Royal Osteoporosis Society National Training Scheme for Bone Densitometry certificate
- Personal Attributes and Skills
- Basic IT skills
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to overcome barriers to effective communication (language, deafness, learning difficulties).
- Ability to follow protocols
- Able to use own initiative to problem solve
- Able to work independently without direct supervision
- Ability to manage, prioritise and organise own workload
- Be approachable, friendly and non- judgemental with an ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Caring and compassionate
- Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure.
- Professional approach and image
- Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure
- Professional approach and image
- Honest and reliable
- Politeness and patience
- Knowledge & Experience
- Ability to work alone or part of a team
- Able to follow procedures and protocols
- Attention to detail
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post as required with flexible and independent approach to work
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable
- Willingness and ability to travel between Trust sites as required
- Qualifications & Training
- A BSc (hons) in Diagnostic Radiography
- In date statutory essential training
- Experience of working in radiology
- Have a knowledge of DXA scanning
- Evidence of CPD
- DXA qualification such as Royal Osteoporosis Society National Training Scheme for Bone Densitometry certificate
- Personal Attributes and Skills
- Basic IT skills
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to overcome barriers to effective communication (language, deafness, learning difficulties).
- Ability to follow protocols
- Able to use own initiative to problem solve
- Able to work independently without direct supervision
- Ability to manage, prioritise and organise own workload
- Be approachable, friendly and non- judgemental with an ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Caring and compassionate
- Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure.
- Professional approach and image
- Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure
- Professional approach and image
- Honest and reliable
- Politeness and patience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 12d
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Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Dexa Radiographer
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Dexa Radiographer to work in our friendly DEXA Unit, based within Medical Imaging.
The DEXA service operates on two sites, Mexborough and Bassetlaw using Hologic Discovery and Hologic Horizon DEXA units. The successful candidate will be expected to work across the Trust providing a robust and quality service to our patients and assisting in other areas of Radiology when required.
We are seeking to recruit a permanent Dexa Radiogrpaher to join our growing team, working 24 hours per week.
Please note that applicants must be 18 years old or above. Under UK regulations (IRR17), individuals must be at least 18 to work with ionising radiation in a clinical role.
Main duties of the job
To undertake a wide range of imaging DEXA examinations, this will contribute towards the key service objectives of the Medical Imaging Department.
We are committed to role extension and career progression, and actively encourage CPD. Staff are supported to achieve their personal and professional goals and aspirations within imaging modalities.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospita
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