What is the salary for NHS radiographer Band 5 roles?

NHS Band 5 roles pay between £32,073 and £39,043 per year under the 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay scale, plus additional payments for unsocial hours, on-calls, and high-cost area supplements.

What qualifications do I need for NHS radiographer Band 5 jobs?

Band 5 roles require a relevant degree and professional registration (NMC for nurses, HCPC for allied health professionals, etc.). These are the entry-level positions for newly qualified practitioners.

What is the difference between diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers?

Diagnostic radiographers use imaging technologies (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound) to help diagnose diseases. Therapeutic radiographers use radiation to treat cancer patients, planning and delivering radiotherapy treatments.

What qualifications do I need to work as an NHS radiographer?

You need a degree in diagnostic or therapeutic radiography approved by the HCPC and HCPC registration. Most NHS radiography roles start at Band 5 for newly qualified practitioners.

Band 5 Radiographer Jobs in the NHS

13 live vacancies at this grade · 13 NHS employers · salary £32,073 - £39,043

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£25k - £48k

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What to expect from Band 5 Radiographer roles

Band 5 is where most newly qualified registered professionals start: nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, dietitians, and others. Posts involve autonomous clinical practice under supervision, with progression to Band 6 typically after 2-4 years. For radiographer candidates, this usually means matching the advertised responsibilities to your evidence before applying: the same band can cover different service settings, rota patterns, and levels of supervision across NHS employers.

Job Clerk is currently tracking 13 live band 5 radiographer vacancies across 13 NHS employers. Use this page to compare the broad market, then narrow into a city page when you need local salary expectations, employers, and closing-date pressure.

Recent salary data for band 5 radiographer roles ranges from about £25,377 to £48,117 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.

Band expectations

Professional registration with the relevant body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC)
Degree-level qualification approved by your regulator
Evidence of clinical competence from placements or supervised practice
Readiness to manage an autonomous caseload under supervision

Role evidence to prepare

Radiation protection and dose optimisation for patients and staff
IV cannulation and contrast media administration
Image interpretation and preliminary clinical evaluation (for reporting roles)
CT, MRI, or ultrasound subspecialty work (for specialist posts)

Typical requirements

HCPC registration as a diagnostic or therapeutic radiographer
IV cannulation competency (essential for most diagnostic posts)
Postgraduate reporting qualification (for advanced/reporting roles)
SoR membership (recommended but not essential)

Hiring locations

Current band 5 radiographer demand is visible in Aberdeen, Ayr, Bradford, Cardiff, and Carlisle. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.

Employer mix

Recent listings include employers such as University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.

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