DXA Service Lead

Rdehospital; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 47,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in the UK is looking for a motivated DXA Service Lead to manage their DXA service operations. The role involves leading clinical activities for DXA scanning, ensuring high care standards while mentoring junior staff. Candidates must be HCPC-registered Radiographers with significant DXA experience and a passion for patient care. This permanent position offers a supportive work environment, a salary range of £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, and various staff benefits.

Benefits

Staff discounts on shopping and fitness

Salary sacrifice options

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Radiographer or equivalent with substantial experience in DXA scanning.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical for DXA scanning and reporting.
• Manage day-to-day DXA service operations.
• Provide expert advice on osteoporosis assessment.

Skills

Clinical governance

Leadership

Communication

Education

HCPC-registration as a Radiographer

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced DXA Service Lead to lead and develop our DXA service at NDDH. This is an exciting opportunity for a radiographer or other qualified professional with specialist expertise in bone densitometry to take on a leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

As the Lead for the DXA service, you will:

• Be the clinical lead for DXA scanning and reporting, ensuring high standards of patient care and technical accuracy.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the DXA service, including scheduling, quality assurance, and liaison with clinical teams.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders on osteoporosis assessment and DXA protocols.
• Support education and training initiatives, including mentoring junior staff and contributing to professional development programmes.
• Participate in service development, audits, and implementation of national guidelines (e.g. NOGG, NICE, IRMER 2017).

What We’re Looking For

• HCPC-registered Radiographer or equivalent qualified registered professional with substantial experience in DXA scanning and reporting.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Willingness to undertake further training if required (e.g. Radiation Protection Supervisor, ISCD certification).

Why Join Us?

North Devon District Hospital offers a welcoming and collaborative environment where innovation and patient care go hand in hand. Our DXA service plays a vital role in the management of osteoporosis and fracture risk, and we are committed to delivering excellence in diagnostics and prevention.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Interview Date: 22nd October 2025

For further information please contact: Jane Martin, Head of Radiology North, 01271 311635 or [e-mail]

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trustand Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 7: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-63302-12459
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 19 February, 2026
• Job Category Allied Health Professional
• Staff Group Allied Health Professionals