Job summary
The King's Radiology team are seeking enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and motivated radiographers to bring strong clinical expertise, leadership, and teaching support to our dynamic, forward-thinking team. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dedicated workforce within a prestigious Trust, where innovation, a commitment to making a difference, and a passion for patient-centred care define our approach. We welcome applications from experienced radiographers who share these values.
As a Band 7 Senior Radiographer, you will play a proactive role in the daily management of your modalities and deputise for superintendents when required. The role calls for candidates confident in training and mentoring rotational radiographers, particularly in advanced imaging applications, while developing their own clinical, managerial, and leadership skills.
The position involves rotation between two of the following areas: CT, IR (including Neuro IR), and Cardiac Catheter Labs. While comprehensive training will be provided, applicants must demonstrate expertise in two of these skills. Responsibilities will also include coordinating work within the general x-ray department when necessary.
Candidates with experience in Neuroangiography are particularly encouraged to apply.
The department has recently undergone significant upgrades, with two new angiography systems installed recently, a third system due for completion in June 2026, and a new CT scanner scheduled for Spring 2026.
Main duties of the job
- Actively lead in the training and development of radiographers, assistant practitioners and student radiographers, assuming professional responsibility for their work.
- Act as team leader, providing support and leadership for the other radiographers working within the department.
- Ensure clinical governance protocols are complied with and corrective actions taken where required.
- Perform out of hours duties, leading the Radiology on-call service for both ED and in-patients requiring emergency specialist imaging or intervention.
- Monitor and adjust work priorities in conjunction with other professionals to take into account changing demands on the imaging service due to emergencies, ensuring that the Trust emergency imaging targets are met, particularly during out of hours duties.
- Act as a source of knowledge on CT, interventional radiology and/or cardiac imaging matters to be consulted by other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Communicate complex information relating to procedures and radiation risks to staff, patients and carers and ensure informed consent for examinations.
- Contribute to service development initiatives in response to the findings of audit and recent evidence by implementing recommendations and monitoring their effectiveness.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the out-of-hours rota as part of a four-day week shift pattern.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 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
For further details regarding the responsibilities of this role see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the responsibilities of this role see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
- Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in Radiography, CT, IR or Leadership and Management (or working towards)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Post graduate training and substantial experience in two relevant modalities, with evidence of recent CPD relevant to the role
- Experience in supervision and training of less experienced radiographers, students and departmental staff in a specialised modality
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Evidence demonstrating the ability to lead a team of radiographers and/or radiology support staff
- Able to present oral and written information effectively
- Awareness of NHS targets relevant to the Radiology department
- Understanding of clinical governance and adverse incident reporting
Desirable
- Experience as a Radiation Protection Supervisor
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and/or research
- Experience in advanced imaging techniques in at least one modality, e.g. cardiac CT, CT virtual colonoscopy, cone-beam CT.
- Certificate of competence in administering intravenous injections
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Demonstrates a positive approach to patient care
- Able to self-motivate and work on own initiative
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Flexible approach to working practice, evidence of responding to service needs
- Able to accept and respond to constructive criticism
- Ability to multitask, dealing with multiple problems and distractions while working
- Able to evaluate complex information
- Ability to work effectively in a large and diverse team
- Able to lead, support and motivate other members of the team
- Commitment to upholding the King's Values
- Able to undertake on call, shifts and weekend duty commitments
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to operate manual handling aids as provided by the department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys.
- Able to wear radiation protective equipment for long periods.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
- Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in Radiography, CT, IR or Leadership and Management (or working towards)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Post graduate training and substantial experience in two relevant modalities, with evidence of recent CPD relevant to the role
- Experience in supervision and training of less experienced radiographers, students and departmental staff in a specialised modality
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Evidence demonstrating the ability to lead a team of radiographers and/or radiology support staff
- Able to present oral and written information effectively
- Awareness of NHS targets relevant to the Radiology department
- Understanding of clinical governance and adverse incident reporting
Desirable
- Experience as a Radiation Protection Supervisor
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and/or research
- Experience in advanced imaging techniques in at least one modality, e.g. cardiac CT, CT virtual colonoscopy, cone-beam CT.
- Certificate of competence in administering intravenous injections
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Demonstrates a positive approach to patient care
- Able to self-motivate and work on own initiative
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Flexible approach to working practice, evidence of responding to service needs
- Able to accept and respond to constructive criticism
- Ability to multitask, dealing with multiple problems and distractions while working
- Able to evaluate complex information
- Ability to work effectively in a large and diverse team
- Able to lead, support and motivate other members of the team
- Commitment to upholding the King's Values
- Able to undertake on call, shifts and weekend duty commitments
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to operate manual handling aids as provided by the department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys.
- Able to wear radiation protective equipment for long periods.
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).
