Radiographer
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
- Free parking
- Subsidised lunches (when working on site) and refreshments
- Generous leave allowance (including additional day off for your birthday)
- Holiday buy scheme (you can buy up to 1 week additional leave per year)
- Enhanced family leave
- USS contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
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/
Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.
Your Wellbeing Matters to Us
We’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and work-life balance - right from day one. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:
- 🗓️ 26 Days’ Annual Leave- Plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
- ➕ Holiday Buy Scheme- Purchase up to one additional week of leave per year.
- 🎂 Birthday Leave- Enjoy a paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
- 🏦 USS Pension Scheme- Hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution pension plan.
- 🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan- Claim back costs for everyday health expenses.
- 👶 Enhanced Family Leave -Available from day one for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
- 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme- Save on a new bike and accessories.
- 🚆 Season Ticket Loan- Interest-free loan to help with commuting costs.
- 📄 Professional Subscriptions- Reimbursement where applicable.
- 📚 Learning budget- Annual funds for courses, books, or anything else that fuels your personal and professional growth.
- 🍽️ Subsidised Canteen Lunches- Enjoy healthy meals at reduced prices.
- 🚗 Free Car Parking- On-site parking available for staff.
- 🛍️ Employee Discounts Portal- Access to savings across retail, travel, and more.
- 📞 Employee Assistance Programme- Confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
- 💉 Annual Flu Vaccination- Stay protected with free flu jabs.
- 🛡️ Life Assurance Cover- Financial protection for your loved ones.
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About UK Biobank
UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants.
The database, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, is anonymised and made widely accessible by UK Biobank to global researchers who use it to find new scientific discoveries about common and life-threatening diseases – such as cancer, heart disease and stroke which strike in mid-later life.
UK Biobank is an innovative organisation with over 350 staff across four sites in the UK that fosters an engaging environment and supports the development of our staff. Our dedicated teams work alongside the world's leading biomedical scientists in our joint mission to improve public health.
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