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Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
• Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate qualification in Radiography, CT, IR or Leadership and Management (or working towards)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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.

IMPORTANT

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• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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