Annual Salary
£31,000 to £47,000
Average UK salary in 2024 was £37,430
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Radiographers take scans of patients to diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries.
Average UK salary in 2024 was £37,430
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on a rota
There will be
3.8% more Radiographer jobs in 2029.
As a diagnostic radiographer, you could:
As a therapeutic radiographer, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing and a uniform.
You could work in an NHS or private hospital or at a hospice.
Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding.
You can get into this job through:
You'll need to do a degree or postgraduate qualification approved by the Health and Care Professions Council to become a radiographer.
Your choice of degree course will depend on whether you want to work in diagnostic or therapeutic radiography.
You may be able to take a fast-track postgraduate qualification over 2 years if you're a health professional or have a relevant degree.
Extra student financial support may be available through the NHS Learning Support Fund.
You can also train as a radiographer in the armed forces. Find out more at:Army; Royal Air Force; Royal Navy
You'll usually need:
You may be able to do a Diagnostic or Therapeutic Radiographer Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
This takes a minimum of 36 months and is a mix of learning in the workplace and academic study at an approved university.
You'll usually need:
You can start as a radiography assistant and work your way up to assistant practitioner. With the support of your employer you may then be able to work and study part-time for a radiography degree and professional qualification.
Volunteering in a hospital may give you the chance to speak with radiography staff to help you decide whether you want to train as a diagnostic or therapeutic radiographer.
You'll need to:
You'll be expected to show an understanding of the NHS values when applying for jobs and training.
You can find out more about a career in radiography from Health Careers and The College of Radiographers.
With experience, you could become a sonography specialist, radiography team leader or consultant practitioner.
You could also take further qualifications to specialise in:counselling and palliative care; the use of certain techniques or equipment; working with specific groups of patients; research and teaching
You'll need to register with the Health and Care Professions Council
You can find out more about a career in radiography from Health Careers and the The Society of Radiographers.
You'll need: