Radiographer CV Template UK — what NHS panels actually look for
Your CV in the NHS isn't ranked by algorithms — a human reads it against the person spec. That means the layout, ordering, and language all matter less than whether each essential and desirable criterion is clearly evidenced. This template is built around how shortlisters actually read.
The 7 sections every radiography CV needs
1. Header — name, HCPC number, contact, location radius.
2. Professional summary — 3 lines, named bands and modalities only.
3. Registration & mandatory training — HCPC, SoR/CoR, BLS, IR(ME)R, IPC.
4. Clinical experience — reverse chronological with modalities, volumes and audit involvement.
5. CPD & courses — accredited PgCert/PgDip/MSc, RCR/SCoR/CoR, recent reflective summaries.
6. Leadership, governance & QI — audits led, students mentored, incidents investigated.
7. Research & publications (optional but high signal for Band 7+).
What to cut
Hobbies sections that aren't relevant to clinical practice.
Generic 'team player, hard working' statements with no evidence.
Pre-qualification jobs older than 5 years unless directly relevant.
A photo — never include one on a UK NHS CV.
Newly qualified vs experienced
Newly qualified: lead with clinical placements, modality logbooks and your dissertation if it's clinically applicable. Don't try to hide that you're new — name your competencies precisely.
Experienced (Band 6+): lead with reporting / advanced practice scope, audit and leadership. Cut placement detail entirely.
Build a radiography CV that scores
Build a UK-format NHS radiography CV section-by-section, with examples for every band.
Open the CV BuilderFrequently asked questions
How long should a radiographer CV be in the UK?
Two pages for Band 5–6, up to three for Band 7+. Anything longer signals poor editing and rarely improves your score.
Do I need a separate covering letter or supporting statement?
NHS Jobs and TRAC use a supporting statement instead of a covering letter. The CV evidences what you've done; the supporting statement maps it to the person spec.