# DXA Radiographer/Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dxa-radiographertechnician/40241b6f-0e78-4385-9e18-2ec6895f2129 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dxa-radiographertechnician/40241b6f-0e78-4385-9e18-2ec6895f2129.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Airedale NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Keighley - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-21T09:30:37.026Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Keighley/Airedale_NHS_Foundation_Trust/DXA_RadiographerTechnician/DXA_RadiographerTechnician-v8080843 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8080843?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individuals to join the DXA Team at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. The department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional. This is a varied and dynamic role in which Band 6 DXA Radiographers/Technicians are responsible for performing bone density scans and producing high quality reports for referred patients. We are seeking to recruit two experienced Band 6 Radiographers/Technicians, one for a full time position (37.5 hours per week) and one for a part time position (22.5 hours per week). Our high performing Hospital is led by people who believe that a fantastic quality of life can go hand-in-hand with progressive working practices. Our award winning hospital is also in an award winning location providing genuine opportunities for a great work-life balance. Yorkshire has recently been voted as the third best region in the world by Lonely Planet, and our local town of Skipton has been voted as the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times, commending its top class schools, great transport links, low crime and beautiful surrounding countryside ### Main duties of the job - To undertake a clinical role using highly developed skills to produce high quality DXA images in line with departmental protocol whilst maintaining excellent standards in patient care. - To be responsible for the day to day running of the DXA department alongside the other DXA Radiographers, this will encompass organisation of the work load, justify the examinations and ensure accurate data entry on RIS. - Accurate production of DXA reports, working within departmental guidelines for treatment recommendations - Annual audit of Reports to evidence accuracy and consistency within the DXA reporting team. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To undertake a clinical role using highly developed skills to produce high quality DXA images in line with departmental protocol whilst maintaining excellent standards in patient care. - To be responsible for the day to day running of the DXA department alongside the other DXA Radiographers, this will encompass organisation of the work load, justify the examinations and ensure accurate data entry on RIS. - Accurate production of DXA reports, working within departmental guidelines for treatment recommendations Annual audit of Reports to evidence accuracy and consistency within the DXA reporting team ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post ### Skills **Essential** - To work within their scope of professional practice, ensuring DXA scans are undertaken and reported in a safe and competent manner. - Ability to work using own initiative or as a part of a team - Participate in clinical audit to improve the service for staff and patients. - Works to a high degree of accuracy **Desirable** - To report DXA imaging to a high clinical standard in line with local guidelines and national guidance. ### Knowledge **Essential** - A sound knowledge of radiographic clinical practice and radiation safety - Knowledge of QA and audit programmes - Understand the use of DXA in identifying osteoporosis - Ensure reliable scan data are recorded to inform a diagnosis and decisions around treatment - Understand the importance/findings of other diagnostic tests /symptoms that may influence the DXA results/findings. **Desirable** - Ability to manage change ### Experience **Essential** - Ability to independently scan - Contribute to the education, training, and professional development with the DXA team **Desirable** - Proven experience interpreting DXA scans and providing evidence-based treatment recommendations - Team leader, able to build and maintain an efficient and effective team ### Qualifications **Essential** - DCRR / BSc in Radiography or equivalent - HCPC registration or equivalent - Certificate of Competence in Bone Densitometry - Evidence of on-going professional development **Desirable** - MSc or equivalent post graduate training in Bone Densitometry reporting ## Documents - [links (pdf, 207.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1669) - [ai statement (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2960) - [privacy notice (pdf, 70.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1621) - [probation policy (pdf, 323.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2588) - [applying for a job (pdf, 286.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3022) - [values & behaviours (pdf, 681.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1615) - [airedale welcome brochure (pdf, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2741) - [trust inclusion statement (pdf, 266.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2502) - [information for applicants (pdf, 285.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2587) - [disclosure & barring policy (pdf, 334.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3061) - [airedale recruitment process guide (pdf, 142.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1885) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 792.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10427793) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.