Consultant Radiologist - Hepatobiliary Radiology
The closing date is 07 June 2026.
We are a multidisciplinary team at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, looking for a consultant radiologist to work within the Department of Radiology at Denmark Hill. This is a replacement post supporting the delivery of HPB diagnostic and interventional imaging on a 8am–7pm consultant‑led rota.
The successful applicant will join the diagnostic or interventional rota according to their skill set, with 1:20 for diagnostic and 1:13 for intervention coverage.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high quality care to patients, including all aspects of diagnosis, treatment and relevant management duties within the Care Group.
- Shared responsibility with colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week coverage on a rota, covering annual leave and short‑term sickness as detailed in the contract.
- Provide clinical supervision of junior medical practitioners and dental practitioners, as a shared responsibility with other consultants.
- Carry out teaching, examination and accreditation duties and contribute to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
- Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.
- Contribute to the Care Group’s research interests, audit programmes, morbidity and mortality, clinical governance and learning from death.
- Actively participate in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Group Business Plan and discuss service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
- Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for the service(s).
- Exercise professional leadership for all staff in the specialty, fostering continuous professional development and maintaining post‑qualification education.
- Work with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure staff productivity and job satisfaction, including involvement in the appraisal process for peers and junior colleagues.
- Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.
- Adhere to all Trust infection prevention and control policies (hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene).
- Prepare for and undertake protective interventions in a manner consistent with evidence‑based practice and patient safety.
- Support a consultant‑led 7‑day service, contributing equally with other consultants when necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
- Registerable medical qualification FRCR or equivalent.
- Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview.
- Full registration with GMC and licence to practice.
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD(Res), PhD).
- Evidence of CCT or equivalent.
Training and Experience
- Wide experience of all aspects of radiology in the UK, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
- Recent training and experience in specialist HPB Radiology.
- Post‑CCT experience or fellowship in aspects of HPB and/or liver transplant imaging.
- Non‑vascular interventional skills – ultrasound‑guided biopsies and drainages.
Administration
- Experience in day‑to‑day organisation of radiology services in a busy hospital.
- Familiarity with the current structure of the UK National Health Service and recent initiatives and changes.
Management and Leadership
- Experience working within multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership capability within multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Completion of a management course or qualification.
Audit and Quality Improvement
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
- Ability to lead change.
Research and Publications
- Experience supporting clinical research.
- Relevant research experience in radiology.
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Teaching
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and exam preparation.
- Teaching skills course or qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year, excluding London Zone Allowance.
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