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The majority of radiography jobs in the UK is in the diagnostic field. The NHS employs 90% of all radiographers, with the other radiography jobs being in private clinics and industry. An example of a diagnostic radiographer would be a sonographer who performs non obstetric, obstetric or gynecological ultrasounds.  Therapeutic radiographers include those who provide radiation therapy to cancer patients and other therapeutic treatments such as pain relief.

It’s easy to see where the radiography jobs are by looking at an employment website for health care professionals. These websites list contract, locum, and permanent jobs in London, the North West, the South East, West Midlands, Ireland and Scotland. You can search for jobs by city so you can work close to home or look for the ideal job overseas. Most of the radiography jobs will be in London of course but there are jobs across the UK.

The pay for radiography jobs in the NHS varies depending on the job and its location, but averages Band 5 for a diagnostic or therapeutic radiographer diagnostic, Band 6 for a radiographer specialist and an radiographer advanced might start at Band 7. If you want to work in London, you’ll be paid more but your living expenses will be higher. Jobs require a BSc in radiography,  HPC Registration, and many require a drivers license.