Looking for radiographer jobs in the UK with visa sponsorship? King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Band 6 Radiographer at the Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington.
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Radiographer Jobs in the UK: Overview
| Job Title | Band 6 Radiographer |
| Employer | King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Location | Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington |
| Salary | £45,953–£54,254 per year including high cost allowance |
| Job Type | Permanent, Full-time |
| Experience | Post-graduate training and experience as Band 5 with role extension |
| Visa Sponsorship | Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered |
| Closing Date | 02 November 2026 |
| Vacancy Reference | 213-Division-A-8345339 |
About the Employer
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust’s strategy focuses on high-quality patient care, research, innovation, and sustainable healthcare.
Job Responsibilities
- Position patients accurately for examinations and adapt techniques to patient needs
- Provide radiographic services to departmental standards while minimising radiation exposure
- Undertake additional modality training in Computed Tomography
- Perform out-of-hours duties as part of the departmental shift system, acting as team leader where necessary
- Monitor and adjust work priorities in response to emergencies or increased A&E demand
- Ensure legal documentation on the Radiology Information System and Picture Archiving Communications System
- Assist radiologists with barium and fluoroscopy studies and safely administer contrast media
Requirements
- Essential: BSc Diagnostic Radiography
- Essential: Post-graduate training and experience as a Band 5 with evidence of role extension or working as a Band 6 in other modalities
- Essential: Understanding of clinical governance and participation in quality assurance
- Essential: Evidence of supervision of less experienced radiographers, students and departmental staff
- Desirable: CT experience, leadership experience, teaching experience, evidence of clinical audit or research
- Current UK professional registration required
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Sponsorship is not guaranteed for every candidate, but the Trust will consider eligible applicants requiring it. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Salary and Benefits
- Includes high cost area supplement
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Visa sponsorship considered
- Permanent full-time role
- Opportunity for CT training
- Closing date 02 November 2026
- Requires current UK registration
- Out-of-hours duties required
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the NHS Jobs platform. Complete the online application form and provide details of your qualifications, registration and experience.
Application Tips
- Highlight evidence of role extension and supervision of junior staff in your application
- Confirm your current HCPC registration and any CT experience
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