Senior Radiographer - CT / Interventional Radiology

The Radiology department on the Denmark Hill site are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and motivated radiographer to provide strong clinical skills, leadership and teaching support within our busy, forward-looking department.,

• 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 Main 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 and interventional radiology 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.


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  This is an opportunity to be part of our dedicated workforce in this prestigious Trust. Innovation, the desire to make a difference, and our passion for patient-centred care, are key to what attracts candidates from around the UK and the rest of the world to join our team here at King's. If you are an experienced radiographer who can relate to this approach, we would like to hear from you.


As a Band 7 radiographer you will be expected to be proactive in the day-to-day running of a modality and to deputise for the superintendents in their absence. We are looking for a candidate with the confidence to train and mentor our rotational radiographer staff group, particularly in advanced imaging applications.You will be able to continue to develop your clinical knowledge, managerial and leadership skills in this post.

This Band 7 post will incorporate rotation between CT and Interventional Radiology. While training will be given in all areas, successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate expertise in two of these specialist areas.

Candidates will be expected to participate in the out of hours rota which forms part of the 4 day week shift pattern.

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.