SOC 2020 · 2254
Medical radiographers
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Eligible
This occupation appears on Appendix Skilled Occupations.
Salary floor
£41,700
The higher of the going rate and the general threshold.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
Salary the job must pay
A Skilled Worker job must pay at least the higher of the general threshold and the going rate for its occupation code.
Going rate (standard)
—
General threshold
£41,700
Visa thresholds from
Minimum for this role
£41,700
Home Office going rates from
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
- General threshold£41,700
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £33,990 |
| 25th | £39,854 |
| 50th | £48,439 |
| 75th | £54,805 |
| General threshold | £41,700 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £33,990 | £39,854 | £48,439 | £54,805 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £54,804 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £41,204 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £47,855 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £48,114 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
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.
Typical tasks
uses a range of imaging devices for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
assesses patients and interprets clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic treatments
verifies identity of patient and ensures that necessary preparations have been made for the examination/treatment
decides length and intensity of exposure or strength of dosage of isotope
positions patient and operates x-ray, scanning or fluoroscopic equipment
maintains records of all radiographic/therapeutic work undertaken
plans course of treatment with clinical oncologists and physicists
calculates radiation dosage and maps volume to be treated
explains treatment to patient and management of any side effects
carries out post-treatment reviews and follow-ups
Entry routes and qualifications
Entrants for medical radiography possess a degree in radiography recognised by the Health Professions Council (HPC). Those with a relevant first degree may qualify by completing a pre-registration postgraduate diploma or a Masters qualification. Post-qualifying courses are available for specialist areas.