Diagnostic Radiographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Radiographer to join the Imaging Department at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. The post holder will deliver high-quality diagnostic radiography services across various clinical areas, supporting a 24/7 imaging model. Responsibilities include working with General Xray, A&E/Trauma Imaging, Mobile Radiography, Theatres, and CT (with training). The role offers comprehensive training in CT and opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration as a Radiographer
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent
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Desirable criteria
- Post-graduate qualification in relevant field
- PACS and/or IT qualifications
- IV Cannulation training
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- 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
- 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
- HCPC registration as a Radiographer
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent
- -
- Post-graduate qualification in relevant field
- PACS and/or IT qualifications
- IV Cannulation training
- -
- 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
- 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
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Diagnostic Radiographer
The closing date is 05 October 2026
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)
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