Job summary
We are pleased to offer an opportunity for an experienced and motivated Radiographer to take on a part-time (0.2 WTE) role as Radiology Governance Superintendent at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This post has arisen following the partial retirement of the current post holder and provides valuable continuity within the Radiology governance and quality structure. The successful candidate will support the coordination and delivery of governance activities across all Radiology modalities, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality imaging services.
Working closely with the Clinical Lead for Governance, Head of Imaging Services, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the ongoing development of robust systems for clinical audit, risk management, incident review, and quality improvement. You will also play a key role in maintaining compliance with national standards including IR(ME)R, CQC, and QSI, and in promoting a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement.
This role would suit an experienced Radiographer with a strong interest in quality, governance, and patient safety who is seeking a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the continued excellence of the Radiology service at King's.
Main duties of the job
As the Radiology Governance Superintendent, you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering the governance, quality, and patient safety agenda across all Radiology modalities at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Working collaboratively with the Clinical Lead for Governance, Head of Imaging Services, and Divisional governance teams, you will ensure robust systems are in place to monitor, report, and continuously improve imaging quality and safety.
You will lead the review and learning process from incidents, audits, and patient feedback; support compliance with national standards such as IR(ME)R, CQC, and QSI; and oversee policies, risk registers, and quality improvement initiatives. Promoting a culture of openness and continuous learning, you will help embed lessons into daily practice.
You will provide expert advice on governance processes, support the preparation of governance meetings, and contribute to audit, peer review, accreditation, and staff training in patient safety. This part-time role offers an opportunity to apply your radiographic and governance expertise to influence standards, strengthen accountability, and help shape a high-performing, patient-centred Radiology service aligned with the Trust's values and vision.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Governance and Quality Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the Radiology governance agenda across all Trust sites, ensuring robust systems for quality, safety, and risk management.
- Support implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), overseeing timely investigation, documentation, and learning from incidents.
- Maintain oversight of Radiology risk registers, Datix incidents, complaints, and claims, ensuring themes are identified and action plans are implemented.
- Coordinate Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with national and local standards.
- Support the development, review, and harmonisation of Radiology policies, procedures, and protocols across all sites.
- Monitor adherence to IR(ME)R and IRR 2017 regulations, working closely with Radiation Protection Advisors and Medical Physics Experts.
- Facilitate regular Radiology governance meetings, including preparation of agendas, reports, and action logs.
- Promote a culture of transparency, learning, and continuous improvement through regular feedback and shared learning across modalities.
Quality Improvement and Audit
- Support delivery of the Trusts clinical governance and quality improvement framework within Radiology.
- Lead or contribute to clinical audits, service evaluations, and peer review processes to drive service enhancement.
- Collaborate with the Patient Outcomes Team and Radiology leads to ensure data collection and reporting supports improvement initiatives.
- Ensure audit outcomes and governance findings are translated into meaningful, sustainable service changes.
- Promote innovation by identifying opportunities for improvement and sharing best practice across modalities and sites.
Education and Training
- Provide education and mentorship to staff on governance, quality, and patient safety principles.
- Support staff to understand their roles in incident reporting, duty of candour, and quality improvement.
- Deliver training sessions and debriefs following incidents or audits to embed lessons learned and strengthen governance awareness.
- Collaborate with Education Leads to develop and maintain training materials and resources relevant to governance and compliance.
- Contribute to the induction of new staff, ensuring awareness of Radiology quality systems and processes.
Communication and Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead for Governance, Head of Imaging Services, and Divisional Governance Teams to ensure alignment with Trust priorities.
- Act as a point of contact for governance-related queries, providing expert advice and guidance to Radiology staff and managers.
- Prepare concise, accurate reports for governance meetings, divisional boards, and external regulators.
- Liaise with internal and external partners including CQC, NHSE, and South East London Diagnostics Collaborative as required.
- Promote open communication within Radiology, ensuring that safety alerts, key updates, and learning from incidents are widely shared.
Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Adhere to the professional and ethical standards set by the Society and College of Radiographers.
- Model the Trusts values Kind, Respectful, Team and act as a visible ambassador for a just and learning culture.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection, information governance, and safeguarding requirements.
- Undertake regular CPD and reflective practice to maintain up-to-date knowledge of governance, quality, and regulatory developments.
General Duties
- Comply with all Trust policies and procedures, including infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives that promote inclusion, sustainability, and staff wellbeing.
- Hold and regularly check a Trust-issued @nhs.net email account to ensure timely communication.
- Take personal responsibility for promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.
- Support the Head of Imaging Services and Clinical Director in ensuring Radiology services meet regulatory and quality standards across all sites.
Infection Control
All employees are expected to follow infection prevention and control protocols and maintain high hygiene standards, in line with the Trusts Infection Control Policy and the National Code of Practice.
Safeguarding
All staff must complete mandatory safeguarding training and be familiar with internal safeguarding processes. Concerns must be reported in accordance with Trust policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Governance and Quality Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the Radiology governance agenda across all Trust sites, ensuring robust systems for quality, safety, and risk management.
- Support implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), overseeing timely investigation, documentation, and learning from incidents.
- Maintain oversight of Radiology risk registers, Datix incidents, complaints, and claims, ensuring themes are identified and action plans are implemented.
- Coordinate Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with national and local standards.
- Support the development, review, and harmonisation of Radiology policies, procedures, and protocols across all sites.
- Monitor adherence to IR(ME)R and IRR 2017 regulations, working closely with Radiation Protection Advisors and Medical Physics Experts.
- Facilitate regular Radiology governance meetings, including preparation of agendas, reports, and action logs.
- Promote a culture of transparency, learning, and continuous improvement through regular feedback and shared learning across modalities.
Quality Improvement and Audit
- Support delivery of the Trusts clinical governance and quality improvement framework within Radiology.
- Lead or contribute to clinical audits, service evaluations, and peer review processes to drive service enhancement.
- Collaborate with the Patient Outcomes Team and Radiology leads to ensure data collection and reporting supports improvement initiatives.
- Ensure audit outcomes and governance findings are translated into meaningful, sustainable service changes.
- Promote innovation by identifying opportunities for improvement and sharing best practice across modalities and sites.
Education and Training
- Provide education and mentorship to staff on governance, quality, and patient safety principles.
- Support staff to understand their roles in incident reporting, duty of candour, and quality improvement.
- Deliver training sessions and debriefs following incidents or audits to embed lessons learned and strengthen governance awareness.
- Collaborate with Education Leads to develop and maintain training materials and resources relevant to governance and compliance.
- Contribute to the induction of new staff, ensuring awareness of Radiology quality systems and processes.
Communication and Collaboration
- Work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead for Governance, Head of Imaging Services, and Divisional Governance Teams to ensure alignment with Trust priorities.
- Act as a point of contact for governance-related queries, providing expert advice and guidance to Radiology staff and managers.
- Prepare concise, accurate reports for governance meetings, divisional boards, and external regulators.
- Liaise with internal and external partners including CQC, NHSE, and South East London Diagnostics Collaborative as required.
- Promote open communication within Radiology, ensuring that safety alerts, key updates, and learning from incidents are widely shared.
Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Adhere to the professional and ethical standards set by the Society and College of Radiographers.
- Model the Trusts values Kind, Respectful, Team and act as a visible ambassador for a just and learning culture.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection, information governance, and safeguarding requirements.
- Undertake regular CPD and reflective practice to maintain up-to-date knowledge of governance, quality, and regulatory developments.
General Duties
- Comply with all Trust policies and procedures, including infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives that promote inclusion, sustainability, and staff wellbeing.
- Hold and regularly check a Trust-issued @nhs.net email account to ensure timely communication.
- Take personal responsibility for promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.
- Support the Head of Imaging Services and Clinical Director in ensuring Radiology services meet regulatory and quality standards across all sites.
Infection Control
All employees are expected to follow infection prevention and control protocols and maintain high hygiene standards, in line with the Trusts Infection Control Policy and the National Code of Practice.
Safeguarding
All staff must complete mandatory safeguarding training and be familiar with internal safeguarding processes. Concerns must be reported in accordance with Trust policy.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Experience, Personal Characteristics
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiographer (or equivalent)
- Current Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Postgraduate qualification in a diagnostic imaging discipline or equivalent level of theoretical, specialist knowledge
- Master's degree in healthcare or management or demonstrable ability to work at Masters level
- In depth knowledge of legislation pertinent to the role
- Evidence of substantial clinical experience and ability to function at level required of the post
- Thorough understanding of IR(ME)R and IRR
- Ability to collate and analyse statistical information for presentation to high level groups
- Experience of Trust policy development and implementation
- Technical knowledge of equipment and quality assurance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with a wide range of staff with differing levels of responsibility and different professional backgrounds
- The ability to use skills of negotiation and influence to develop and maintain constructive relationships with the Radiology team.
- Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and in service delivery and development
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
- Experience in a quality / governance role within Radiology services
- Previous experience of risk management role.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Experience, Personal Characteristics
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiographer (or equivalent)
- Current Health and Care Professions Council Registration
- Postgraduate qualification in a diagnostic imaging discipline or equivalent level of theoretical, specialist knowledge
- Master's degree in healthcare or management or demonstrable ability to work at Masters level
- In depth knowledge of legislation pertinent to the role
- Evidence of substantial clinical experience and ability to function at level required of the post
- Thorough understanding of IR(ME)R and IRR
- Ability to collate and analyse statistical information for presentation to high level groups
- Experience of Trust policy development and implementation
- Technical knowledge of equipment and quality assurance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with a wide range of staff with differing levels of responsibility and different professional backgrounds
- The ability to use skills of negotiation and influence to develop and maintain constructive relationships with the Radiology team.
- Commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and in service delivery and development
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
- Experience in a quality / governance role within Radiology services
- Previous experience of risk management role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
