Band 8 Radiographer Jobs in the NHS
Band 8 covers four sub-bands (8a through 8d) ranging from experienced specialists and small team leads to heads of department and associate directors. Applications at this level need a clear track record of impact: service improvement, governance, budget management, or advanced clinical expertise.
16 live vacancies at this grade · 14 NHS employers · salary £57,528 - £108,814
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Open Positions
£58k - £77k
Salary Range
14
NHS Trusts
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What to expect from Band 8 Radiographer roles
Band 8 covers four sub-bands (8a through 8d) ranging from experienced specialists and small team leads to heads of department and associate directors. Applications at this level need a clear track record of impact: service improvement, governance, budget management, or advanced clinical expertise. 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 16 live band 8 radiographer vacancies across 14 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 8 radiographer roles ranges from about £57,528 to £77,368 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Band expectations
- Professional registration and advanced qualifications
- Extensive experience in specialist area
- Proven leadership and management track record
- Master's degree or equivalent (often required)
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 8 radiographer demand is visible in London, Leeds, Carshalton, Northwood, and Eastbourne. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, and East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.
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