Band 5 - Bone Densitometry Technician (DEXA), Rheumatology
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Bone Densitometry (DEXA) Scanning Technician to provide specialised technical support in Bone Densitometry. The post holder will operate scanning equipment under Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, performing scans, analysis, and presentation of DEXA images. It involves using specialised software and maintaining high clinical standards, particularly regarding patient care and safety. The technician will also contribute to the development of the service and assist in training.
Essential criteria
- BTEC (CNC) or equivalent.
- Completion of course for National Training Scheme in Bone Densitometry
- NHS Constitution
- Good understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with ionising radiation.
- Aware of good customer care practice
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of issues pertaining to the speciality Osteoporosis and Rheumatology
- Knowledge of scientific and clinical aspects of the service and related professional issues.
- High standard radiographic skills
- Experience working as Radiographer/Technician in Bone Densitometry
- Experience of working within a busy environment
- Dealing with members of the public.
- Education
- BTEC (CNC) or equivalent.
- Completion of course for National Training Scheme in Bone Densitometry
- NHS Constitution
- Good understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with ionising radiation.
- Aware of good customer care practice
- Knowledge of issues pertaining to the speciality Osteoporosis and Rheumatology
- Knowledge of scientific and clinical aspects of the service and related professional issues.
- High standard radiographic skills
- Experience working as Radiographer/Technician in Bone Densitometry
- Experience of working within a busy environment
- Dealing with members of the public.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £33,677 – £40,996 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 5 - Bone Densitometry Technician (DEXA), Rheumatology
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
We are recruiting for a Bone Densitometry (DEXA) Scanning Technician. This role is to provide specialised technical support in Bone Densitometry, involving a broad range of highly complex specialised technical work. The post holder will act as an operator for scanning under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.The service core hours run between 08:30-20:00 Monday - Friday with the possibility for weekend working. This post is available on either a full-time or part-time basis, please get in touch with any questions about the working patterns, or options for flexibility
Main duties of the job
Perform Bone Density scan and procedures according to the relevant departmental protocols; this includes acquisition, analysis and presentation of Dexa images.
The software is specialised, including application software(e.g. Microsoft Office) and utility software (e.g. Radiology). Therefore, the post holder must be capable of learning to use this software. For example, spreadsheets in Excel, and proprietary software record updates like CRIS.
Provide an efficient patient focussed service and to ensure a close and good working relationship is developed with relevant team members and other hospita
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