The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Radiographer with special interest in Mammography

The closing date is 30 September 2025

Job summary

To participate in symptomatic and assessment clinics at the static unit and in screening mammography at both the static and mobile units.

Main duties of the job

To undertake screening/other mammography in line with national and local protocols at either the static unit or mobile unit as arranged.

Assist in interventional procedures - core biopsies, localisations etc - as required, including preparation of procedure trolley and support of patient undergoing procedure.

About us

Our Organisation

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.

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.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, plus 5% high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-7452132-CSS

Job locations

St Margaret`s Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details. This is available to download at any time.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details. This is available to download at any time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Radiography and Post -graduate UK certificate in mammography
  • Current HCPC registration
  • Evidence

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a radiographer within a general x-ray department
  • Experience in breast screening/symptomatic services

Desirable

  • Experience in breast screening on mobile or static unit
  • Experience of QA procedure and processes

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of IR (ME) R and other legislation relevant to the post
  • Must be able to demonstrate team working skills
  • Computer literate
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Radiography and Post -graduate UK certificate in mammography
  • Current HCPC registration
  • Evidence

Experience

Essential

  • Experience as a radiographer within a general x-ray department
  • Experience in breast screening/symptomatic services

Desirable

  • Experience in breast screening on mobile or static unit
  • Experience of QA procedure and processes

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of IR (ME) R and other legislation relevant to the post
  • Must be able to demonstrate team working skills
  • Computer literate

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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

St Margaret`s Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

St Margaret`s Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Superintendent Radiographer

Seena Thomas

seena.thomas1@nhs.net

01279978653

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, plus 5% high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-7452132-CSS

Job locations

St Margaret`s Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)