Radiographer

UK Biobank Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-day working week

30% salary uplift on Sundays & Bank/HП

15% salary uplift on Saturdays

Paid overtime

Christmas & Easter shutdown

HCPC fees paid

Job summary

UK Biobank Limited in Reading is seeking a Radiographer to join our Imaging (Radiography & Clinical Teams). This permanent role offers a stable, research-forward environment and the chance to contribute to a landmark public health programme.

You will work a 3-day week, with salary uplifts on Sundays/Bank Holidays and Saturdays, plus paid overtime and HCPC fees paid. Our team uses advanced imaging equipment to deliver high-quality scans.

Qualifications

• Qualified radiographer with HCPC registration.
• Graduates welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality images during routine scans.
• Support and contribute to the Radiography team in Reading.

Skills

Radiography

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Radiographer

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

Department: Imaging (Radiography & Clinical Teams)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Reading

Reporting To: Joanne Gunner

Compensation: £34,518.40 - £40,430.98 / year

Join our team and capture the future of healthcare

As a pioneering programme driving innovation in public health worldwide - through the biggest research study of its kind ever undertaken - UK Biobank offers Radiographers a uniquely rewarding career package.

Join us in Reading,and you’ll be a valued member of our team, enjoying the best work/life balance, and a package that includes:

• A 3-day working week, 7.30am-8.30pm, with no night shifts or ‘on call’ hours
• 30% salary uplift on Sundays & Bank Holidays
• 15% salary uplift on Saturdays
• Paid overtime available
• Christmas & Easter shutdown
• HCPC fees paid

Where every scan tells a story

Join our dedicated Radiography team and you’ll be helping improve the health of everyone, everywhere, today and for generations to come - capturing high quality images during the routine scanning of thousands of people who have volunteered to participate in our revolutionary healthcare programme.

Helping empower new possibilities in public health, you’ll enjoy full and comprehensive training - and every chance to progress - in a facility that benefits from two Siemens MRI scanners, a 3T Skyra for neuro imaging (including fMRI), a 15.T Aera for cardiac and abdominal imaging, and the very latest equipment for undertaking DEXA and Ultrasound scans of the carotid artery.

If you’re a qualified Radiographer (graduates are welcome), HCPC registered with a passion for research and the drive to make a difference, come and play your part in accelerating medical innovations, in a pioneering team.

To find out more about the team please visit: https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/about-us/careers/teams/radiography/

We actively welcome applications from people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, neurodivergent candidates, and those with diverse thinking styles. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace so that everyone can perform at their best. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please get in touch with Tommy Wilson at [e-mail] so we can support you

Your Wellbeing Matters to Us

Our wellbeing score on Indeed is rated at 77% (high), reflecting how people experience working here day-to-day. Colleagues often highlight a strong sense of purpose, supportive team culture, and the opportunity to grow.

We’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and development.

Our benefits

• 14.5% employer contribution to the USS Pension Scheme
• 26 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days' leave
• A paid day off for your birthday
• Enhanced family leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan and wellbeing support
• Subsidised lunch and free parking

The job advert closing date may change, so we recommend that if you are planning to apply that you do so without delay.