# Band 5 Radiographer Jobs in the NHS

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## Live Market Snapshot

- **Live vacancies:** 19
- **NHS employers:** 17
- **New vacancies this week:** 11
- **Filter scope:** Scoped to Band 5 and Radiographer.
- **Observed salary range:** GBP 31,049 to GBP 48,117

## Role Summary

NHS radiographer posts split into two distinct professions: diagnostic radiographers who produce and interpret medical images (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound), and therapeutic radiographers who plan and deliver radiotherapy for cancer patients. Both start at Band 5 for newly qualified roles and can progress to advanced practitioner or reporting roles, but they require separate degree programmes and different clinical pathways.

## Typical Responsibilities

- 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)
- Radiotherapy treatment planning and delivery (therapeutic radiography)
- Supervising assistant practitioners and students on placement
- Equipment quality assurance and fault escalation

## 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)

## Employers Hiring

- Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (3 jobs)
- Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs)
- East Cheshire NHS Trust (1 jobs)
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs)
- Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs)
- Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (1 jobs)
- NHS Lanarkshire (1 jobs)
- Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs)

## Locations Hiring

- Liverpool, North West (2 jobs)
- University Hospital Monklands, West of Scotland (1 jobs)
- Luton, East of England (1 jobs)
- Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff (1 jobs)
- Coventry, Midlands (1 jobs)
- Ashington, North East and Yorkshire (1 jobs)
- Wakefield, North East and Yorkshire (1 jobs)
- Preston, North West (1 jobs)
- Hereford, Midlands (1 jobs)
- Ashton Under Lyne, North West (1 jobs)
- CTM WIDE, Cardiff (1 jobs)
- Powys, West Wales (1 jobs)

## Grade Context

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. Salary guidance: £32,073 - £39,043.

## Grade Requirements

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

Flexibility for shift work, weekends, and on-call (most clinical posts)

## FAQs

### What is the salary for NHS 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 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 jobs are available at NHS Band 5?

Band 5 roles include staff nurses, newly qualified physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, dietitians, speech therapists, and other registered healthcare professionals in their first posts.

### 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.

### How much do NHS radiographers earn?

Under the 2026/27 pay scale, NHS radiographers start at Band 5 (approximately £32,000-£39,000), with advanced practitioners at Band 6-7 (£40,000-£57,000), and consultant radiographers at Band 8 (£58,000+).

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