Radiographer- Bone Densitometry

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Bone Densitometry Technologist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Bone Densitometry Department within Nuclear Medicine. You will be responsible for performing bone density measurements to support the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis, monitoring patients responses to treatment, and helping assess their risk of future fractures. You will use specialised quantitative X-ray scanning equipment to carry out bone densitometry and vertebral morphometric assessments, supporting accurate clinical evaluation and patient care across the hospitals two campuses.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Bone Densitometry Technologist, you will be responsible for carrying out technical procedures within the service, analysing scan data using proprietary computer software, and managing the administrative tasks required for its effective operation. You will be supporting the processing of referrals from internal Trust departments and external healthcare providers, contributing to research and development activities, and assisting with clinical trials. You will also be required to work flexibly across Queens Medical Centre, City Hospital and the Nottingham Treatment Centre, depending on service requirements.

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Details

• Date posted: 16 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £19.10 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Duration: 3 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: M0042-91487
• Job locations: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, City Hospital, Hucknall Road, NG5 1PB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To assess the quality and adequacy of imaging results in accordance with departmental standards, ensuring that regions of interest are correctly selected and artefacts that could affect accuracy are identified. Explain procedures and their purpose to patients, relatives and colleagues, obtain relevant clinical history, and ensure patient information sheets are completed where necessary.To review clinical referrals and authorise investigations in accordance with established departmental protocols, exercising professional judgement to determine their suitability. Liaise with referring clinicians to clarify investigation requirements and provide relevant technical information to support the interpretation of results.To undertake routine quality assurance checks on specialist equipment, evaluate test outcomes and implement appropriate corrective action in line with departmental procedures. Ensure equipment valued at up to approximately £100,000 is operated safely and effectively, adhering to relevant technical and safety requirements.To contribute to the review and implementation of clinical and technical procedures, ensuring compliance with departmental standards and relevant professional guidance. Maintain statistical records to support clinical audit, governance and management requirements, identifying opportunities to improve working practices and sharing relevant developments with colleagues.To assist with prioritising patient workloads and coordinating clinical activities, using initiative to manage competing demands within the clinic. Provide guidance to other technologist staff when required and support the training and development of medical physics staff and other healthcare professionals within the Trust and external organisations.

To undertake approved research activities in accordance with specific investigation protocols, ensuring accurate data preparation and adherence to study requirements. Maintain secure patient records through appropriate computer-system backup and archiving, while following radiation protection procedures, infection control measures and safe patient-handling practices, including assisting patients with positioning and moving test equipment when required.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).