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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 11 day(s) ago
Reference: 2353991
Job summary
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishops Stortford, and St Margarets Hospital in Epping. Our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at the St Margarets site in Epping which offers further CT, X-ray, MRI and Ultrasound services. We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishops Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Radiographer to join our progressive and supportive Imaging Department. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of highquality diagnostic radiography services across a range of clinical areas, supporting a 24/7 imaging model (including weekends, nigh shifts and evenings). You will work across multiple modalities and locations, including: General Xray A&E / Trauma Imaging Mobile Radiography Theatres CT (with full training provided) Sites include: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Herts and Essex Hospital, and St Margarets Hospital. Comprehensive training will be provided in CT, including the preparation of patients for CT Colonography. Staff with a particular interest will have the opportunity to develop further in advanced CT imaging, including Cardiac CT. The Trust is committed to supporting continuous professional development and offers clear pathways for clinical and career progression within a friendly and forwardthinking team.
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001147
Job locations
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping. Our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at the St Margaret’s site in Epping which offers further CT, X-ray, MRI and Ultrasound services.
We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Radiographer to join our progressive and supportive Imaging Department. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of highquality diagnostic radiography services across a range of clinical areas, supporting a 24/7 imaging model (including weekends, nigh shifts and evenings).
You will work across multiple modalities and locations, including:
- General Xray
- A&E / Trauma Imaging
- Mobile Radiography
- Theatres
- CT (with full training provided)
Sites include: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Herts and Essex Hospital, and St Margaret’s Hospital.
Comprehensive training will be provided in CT, including the preparation of patients for CT Colonography. Staff with a particular interest will have the opportunity to develop further in advanced CT imaging, including Cardiac CT.
The Trust is committed to supporting continuous professional development and offers clear pathways for clinical and career progression within a friendly and forwardthinking team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping. Our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at the St Margaret’s site in Epping which offers further CT, X-ray, MRI and Ultrasound services.
We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Radiographer to join our progressive and supportive Imaging Department. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of highquality diagnostic radiography services across a range of clinical areas, supporting a 24/7 imaging model (including weekends, nigh shifts and evenings).
You will work across multiple modalities and locations, including:
- General Xray
- A&E / Trauma Imaging
- Mobile Radiography
- Theatres
- CT (with full training provided)
Sites include: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Herts and Essex Hospital, and St Margaret’s Hospital.
Comprehensive training will be provided in CT, including the preparation of patients for CT Colonography. Staff with a particular interest will have the opportunity to develop further in advanced CT imaging, including Cardiac CT.
The Trust is committed to supporting continuous professional development and offers clear pathways for clinical and career progression within a friendly and forwardthinking team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration as a Radiographer
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in relevant field
- PACS and/or IT qualifications
- IV Cannulation training
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience as a student or employee
- Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
- Experience performing mobile and theatre radiography
- Basic CT experience (placement exposure acceptable)
- Experience working with RIS/PACS
Desirable
- Experience working in a busy acute hospital
- Experience in A&E / Trauma imaging
- Experience working in a busy acute hospital
- Experience in A&E / Trauma imaging
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration as a Radiographer
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in relevant field
- PACS and/or IT qualifications
- IV Cannulation training
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience as a student or employee
- Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
- Experience performing mobile and theatre radiography
- Basic CT experience (placement exposure acceptable)
- Experience working with RIS/PACS
Desirable
- Experience working in a busy acute hospital
- Experience in A&E / Trauma imaging
- Experience working in a busy acute hospital
- Experience in A&E / Trauma imaging
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)