# Band 6 Radiographer Jobs in the NHS

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## Live Market Snapshot

- **Live vacancies:** 48
- **NHS employers:** 40
- **New vacancies this week:** 27
- **Filter scope:** Scoped to Band 6 and Radiographer.
- **Observed salary range:** GBP 35,392 to GBP 56,863

## 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

- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (3 jobs)
- Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (3 jobs)
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- NHS Professionals Limited (2 jobs)
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (2 jobs)
- East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs)
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs)

## Locations Hiring

- London, London (6 jobs)
- Cosham, South East (2 jobs)
- Plymouth, South West (2 jobs)
- Epsom, London (2 jobs)
- Blackpool, North West (1 jobs)
- Stockton-on-Tees, North East and Yorkshire (1 jobs)
- Cambridge, East of England (1 jobs)
- Truro, South West (1 jobs)
- Wednesfield, Midlands (1 jobs)
- Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire (1 jobs)
- WATFORD, South East (1 jobs)
- Southampton, South East (1 jobs)

## Grade Context

Band 6 posts are for experienced practitioners who have built specialist skills or taken on supervisory responsibilities. Typical roles include senior staff nurses, specialist therapists, team deputies, and clinical pharmacists. Expect to show evidence of autonomous judgement and leadership in your application. Salary guidance: £39,959 - £48,117.

## Grade Requirements

Professional registration and minimum 2 years post-qualification experience

Specialist competencies relevant to the advertised post

Evidence of supervising junior staff or students

Contribution to audit, service improvement, or quality work

Postgraduate training or qualifications (for some specialist posts)

## FAQs

### What is the salary for NHS Band 6 roles?

NHS Band 6 roles pay between £39,959 and £48,117 per year under the 2026/27 pay scale, plus additional payments for unsocial hours and high-cost area supplements.

### What is the difference between Band 5 and Band 6?

Band 6 practitioners have more experience, specialist skills, and often supervisory responsibilities. They manage more complex caseloads, may lead small teams, and contribute to service development.

### What jobs are available at NHS Band 6?

Band 6 roles include senior staff nurses, specialist practitioners, senior therapists, clinical pharmacists, team deputies, and specialists in various clinical areas.

### 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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