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+).

Which NHS trusts hire radiographers in London?

Major NHS employers for radiographers in London include Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and more.

Radiographer Jobs in London

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.

27 live vacancies in London · 13 NHS employers · updated hourly

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£38k - £73k

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Working in Radiographer roles in London

London has more NHS employers than any other UK city. Roles span major teaching hospitals, standalone specialist centres like Great Ormond Street, community trusts, and mental health providers. High-cost area supplements of up to 20% apply to most posts. For radiographer candidates, this means roles can appear across acute hospitals, community services, specialist teams, mental health providers, and integrated care settings depending on the local NHS workforce mix.

Job Clerk is currently tracking 27 live radiographer vacancies in London from 13 NHS employers. New posts can include permanent, fixed-term, bank, part-time, and rotational opportunities, so it is worth checking both the broad Radiographer results and the band-specific pages below.

Recent salary data for these radiographer roles ranges from about £38,488 to £73,496 per year, depending on band, specialist experience, and whether high-cost area supplements apply.

Common work areas

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)

Local employers

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust

Bands hiring in London

Current radiographer pages for London include Band 5, Band 7, Band 6, and Band 8. Use these band pages when you want salary expectations, seniority, and job descriptions narrowed to a specific level.

Local practical context

Most major NHS sites are reachable by Tube, Overground, or bus. Commuting from outer London or the home counties is common, and journey time should factor into shift-based role decisions.

London is the most expensive UK city for housing. Inner London posts receive a 20% HCAS (capped at roughly £5,800-£8,700 depending on band), outer London 15% (roughly £4,500-£5,800), and fringe areas 5%. The zone is determined by workplace postcode, not home address, so two hospitals a few miles apart can fall in different zones. After tax and NI, the net benefit is roughly 65-72% of the headline figure.