# Bone Densitometry Techician

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- **Town:** Hull
- **Region:** North East and Yorkshire
- **Country:** England
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- **Contract type:** 6 months (Fixed Term Contract to March 2027)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work across Monday to Friday)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-04T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-21T09:21:36.388Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Yorkshire/Hull_HU_JZ/Hull_University_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/General_Radiology/General_Radiology-v8157210
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8157210?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.hull.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Band 5 Clinical Technologist- DXA Metabolic Bone Unit   We have an opportunity for a flexible, enthusiastic, motivated Technologist to  join  our friendly team based at Hull University Teaching hospitals NHS Trust

As a  Technologist, working within the DXA Metabolic Bone Unit, you’ll join a remarkable team that’s committed to great care, a fulfilling career and working closely with patients and partners

The Metabolic Bone department is based at Hull Royal Infirmary, in the Allam Diabetes Centre. The department provides specialist x-ray scans to measure bone mineral for diagnosis and treatments.

### Main duties of the job

You will undertake specialist X-ray based diagnostic tests, quality assurance, equipment calibration and record keeping under the supervision of a qualified densitometrist. Patients will be referred to the unit from various speciality areas and primary care organisations.

Experience and awareness of Ionising Regulations is desirable.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for main duties covered within this role.

This contract is a 6 month fixed term and will conclude 31st March 2027

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.

Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.

## Person Specification

### Education/ Qualifications

**Essential**

- Science Degree in a clinical science subject, or equivalent evidence of sound scientific qualifications and technical knowledge gained in a medical/patient environment.

**Desirable**

- Qualification sufficient for state registration

### Special Attributes and other

**Essential**

- Understanding of Clinical Governance and how it relates to the Diagnostic Imaging service

### Knowledge, Training & Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of working in a diagnostic clinical service in the NHS. Applicants with equivalent experience in an alternative organisation or relevant degree course will also be considered.
- Experience of quality assurance for technical equipment
- Understanding of current legislation relating to the use of Ionising Radiation

**Desirable**

- Experience of working in osteoporosis and densitometry
- Working to standard operating procedures

### Communication and Interpersonal Skills

**Essential**

- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate with a range of audiences.
- Ability to work as part of a team – capable of adapting to a flexible way of working
- Ability to work accurately and independently
- Ability to prioritise workload

**Desirable**

- Good computer skills

## Documents

- [our promise (pdf, 331.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1210)
- [job description (pdf, 424.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10472432)
- [afc remarkable people (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1211)

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