Advanced Practice DEXA Radiographer

The Christie International; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Salford seeks a skilled Reporting Radiographer for its DXA service. This role involves interpreting scans, managing patient caseloads, and supporting junior staff. Ideal candidates should possess Band 7 radiographer experience and strong communication abilities. Join us to contribute to service development and quality patient care.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in DXA and advanced practice responsibilities.
• Ability to interpret and report DXA scans independently.
• Commitment to CPD and audit processes.
• Experience in teaching and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and report DXA scans according to ROS Standards.
• Manage an individual caseload with accurate record keeping.
• Provide clinical support and mentorship to junior staff.
• Participate in service development and quality improvements.

Skills

DXA scan interpretation

Teaching and mentoring

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Band 7 radiographer qualification

Job description

Overview

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and motivated Reporting Radiographer to join our Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) service. This pivotal role delivers high-quality bone density assessments, supports accurate diagnosis, and maintains excellent standards of patient care. The post holder will report DXA scans in line with ROS standards and manage day-to-day operations of the DXA service. You will contribute to service development, uphold quality standards, and support research and innovation in DXA and bone health.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of imaging services across the NCA, supporting the needs of an ageing population and those living longer with complex health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Independently interpret and report DXA scans in line with ROS Standards, producing final validated reports with clear management recommendations.
• Produce formal written reports that demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge in diagnosis and management of patients; ensure reports are structured and use appropriate terminology.
• Manage an individual caseload of patients with accurate and timely record keeping; participate in audit, discrepancy reviews, and learning reviews.
• Provide clinical support, supervision, and guidance to colleagues within the DXA department; as a Band 7 radiographer, hold management responsibility for junior staff, including supervision, teaching, and mentorship.
• Teach radiographers, radiologists, students, and assistant practitioners; maintain engagement in CPD and other development activities to support service quality and professional growth.
• Support service development and contribute to broader imaging service improvements; participate in developing efficient, safe, patient-centred pathways.

Qualifications and requirements

• Band 7 radiographer with experience in DXA and advanced practice responsibilities.
• Ability to interpret and report DXA scans independently, with knowledge of ROS standards and local policies.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues across a radiology department.
• Commitment to CPD, audit processes, and continuous professional development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to streamline patient pathways.

About The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. With around 20,000 colleagues, the Trust delivers care across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, working to save and improve lives. The Trust emphasises core values of care, appreciate, and inspire, and offers a job role with purpose and flexibility, competitive benefits, generous annual leave, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for wellbeing.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Notes

Further information about the advertised role, duties, responsibilities, and the Candidate Information Pack is available in the supporting documents and on the Northern Care Alliance careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk