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Medical Radiographers

Medical (diagnostic) radiographers operate x-ray machines, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and other imaging devices for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, assist in the diagnosis of injuries and diseases and are involved in intervention procedures such as the removal of kidney stones. They operate under the supervision of senior staff. Therapeutic radiographers specialise in the planning and administration of radiotherapy treatment for patients with cancer.

Wages

New workers
AVERAGE
Experienced
£20,461
£39,565
£58,584

New workers start around £20,461. Normal pay is £39,565 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £58,584.

Available jobs

In the past year there were 36,970 vacancies for this type of job

6.31%

Projected job growth over the next 8 years

Related courses

People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.

What they do most days?

  • Carries out post-treatment reviews and follow-ups.

  • Explains treatment to patient and management of any side effects.

  • Calculates radiation dosage and maps volume to be treated.

  • Plans course of treatment with clinical oncologists and physicists.

  • Maintains records of all radiographic/therapeutic work undertaken.

  • Positions patient and operates x-ray, scanning or fluoroscopic equipment.

  • Decides length and intensity of exposure or strength of dosage of isotope.

  • Verifies identity of patient and ensures that necessary preparations have been made for the examination/treatment.

  • Assesses patients and interprets clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic treatments.

  • Uses a range of imaging devices for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Hard Skills

Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.

Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.

  • Radiology

  • Interventional Radiology

  • Auditing

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging

  • Medical Ultrasonography

  • Radiography

  • Neuroradiology

  • Clinical Governance

  • Biopsies

  • Oncology

Soft Skills

Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.

Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.

  • Teaching

  • Research

  • Communication

  • Management

  • Leadership

  • Innovation

  • English Language

  • Investigation

  • Writing

  • Problem Solving

How do I get a job like this?

People in these types of job started their career paths after studying courses like the ones below.

Routes to this career

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Diagnostic Radiography

Canterbury Christ Church University

BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Canterbury · 09/2025

Tariff points: N/A

Medical Sciences

Bangor University

BMedSci H · 3 Years · Full-time · Bangor, Gwynedd · 22/09/2025

Tariff points: 120/136

Diagnostic Radiography

Birmingham City University

BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Birmingham · 09/2025

Tariff points: 120/120

Medical Sciences

University of South Wales

BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Pontypridd · 22/09/2025

Tariff points: 120/120

Healthcare Professions' Support

Newham College of Further Education

HND · 4 Years · Part-time · London · 08/09/2025

Tariff points: 64/64

Diagnostic Radiography

University of Bradford

BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Bradford · 09/2025

Tariff points: 128/128

Diagnostic Radiography

University of Plymouth

BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Plymouth · 09/2025

Tariff points: N/A

Diagnostic Radiography

University of Suffolk

BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Ipswich · 09/2025

Tariff points: 112/112

Medical Science

Oxford Brookes University

BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Oxford · 15/09/2025

Tariff points: 104/120

Diagnostic Radiography

Buckinghamshire New University

BSc · 3 Years · Full-time · High Wycombe · 09/2025

Tariff points: 120/136

Diagnostic Imaging

Glasgow Caledonian University

BSc (Hons) · 4 Years · Full-time · Glasgow · 15/09/2025

Tariff points: 102/112

Diagnostic Radiography

York St John University

BSc · 3 Years · Full-time · York · 22/09/2025

Tariff points: 120/120

Medical Biology

University of Bolton

BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Bolton · 09/2025

Tariff points: 96/96

Diagnostic Radiography

University of Hull

BSc (Hons) · 2 Years · Full-time · Hull · 15/09/2025

Tariff points: 120/120

Diagnostic Radiography

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

MDRMDR · 4 Years · Full-time · Edinburgh · 08/09/2025

Tariff points: N/A

Diagnostic Radiography

Bristol, UWE

BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Bristol · 15/09/2025

Tariff points: 120/120

Diagnostic Radiography

University of Salford

BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Salford · 09/2025

Tariff points: 120/120

Diagnostic Radiography

City, University of London

BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · London · 09/2025

Tariff points: 120/120

Diagnostic Radiography

University of Derby

BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Derby · 09/2025

Tariff points: 128/128

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