Job summary
The department is looking for a 12 month fixed term locum Consultant Interventionist Radiologist to cover maternity leave. A specialist interest in gynaecological imaging is desirable. There is an expectation for cross-site working to support Interventional Radiology at the Denmark Hill site.
We are looking for a proactive, compassionate and committed colleagues to share in the challenge of providing patient centred acute and specialist care. The department offers a broad range of sub-specialist opportunities such as the ongoing development within interventional radiology as well as specialist areas within head and neck, cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal and acute radiology.
Main duties of the job
This is a Locum 12-month Fixed term Consultant post to cover maternity leave and is based at the PRUH sites but with cross site working. The remit of this role will be to enhance the delivery of Interventional Radiology services at the PRUH site and support general Radiology workloads. The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team providing a range of Radiology services for Interventional Radiology. A special interest in gynaecology imaging to support the gynaecology MDM is also preferable.
The department has rolled out a home reporting solution for all radiologists allowing for the potential of home reporting DCC sessions. In addition, the successful individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Care Group while also having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and associated professional groups. It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of these services depending upon their interests and experience. There is also an opportunity for cross-site work and supporting Interventional Radiology at the Denmark Hill site.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts - and we are delighted you are considering a career with us.
Our teams provide services out of five hospitals across South East London and Kent, namely King's College Hospital, the Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington Hospital, Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup, and Beckenham Beacon.
We employ nearly 14,000 staff, who together treat over 1.5 million patients every year.
We provide a full range of local and specialist services, and our teams are nationally and internationally recongised for our work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac, haemato-oncology, fetal medicine, stroke, major trauma, and emergency medicine.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum excluding London Zone Allowance
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
213-MED-PRUH
Job locations
Princess Royal University Hospital
Farnborough Common
Orpington
BR6 7AS
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
2. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.
3. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
5. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure.
6. Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
7. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.
8. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
9. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
10. Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
11. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
12. Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.
13. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
14. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
15. Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
2. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.
3. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
5. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure.
6. Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
7. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.
8. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
9. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
10. Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
11. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
12. Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.
13. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
14. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
15. Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registerable medical qualification
* Full FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
* Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Registration
Essential
* Full Registration with GMC
* Training in Clinical Radiology
Desirable
* Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
Training and Experience
Essential
* Wide experience in all aspects of Radiology, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or award of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialty Registration (CESR) by GMC
* Specialist training in Interventional Radiology
Desirable
* Specialist training in Gynaecology Imaging
Administration
Essential
* Experience in day-to-day organisation of Radiology services in a busy Teaching Hospital
* Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills including the use of PACS
* Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
* Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
* Management course and/or qualification
Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential
* Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
* Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
Desirable
* Audit Publications
Research and Publications
Essential
* Experience of clinical research
* Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Desirable
* Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Radiology
Teaching
Essential
* Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
Desirable
* Teaching skills course/qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registerable medical qualification
* Full FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
* Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Registration
Essential
* Full Registration with GMC
* Training in Clinical Radiology
Desirable
* Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
Training and Experience
Essential
* Wide experience in all aspects of Radiology, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or award of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialty Registration (CESR) by GMC
* Specialist training in Interventional Radiology
Desirable
* Specialist training in Gynaecology Imaging
Administration
Essential
* Experience in day-to-day organisation of Radiology services in a busy Teaching Hospital
* Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills including the use of PACS
* Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
* Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
* Management course and/or qualification
Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential
* Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
* Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
Desirable
* Audit Publications
Research and Publications
Essential
* Experience of clinical research
* Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Desirable
* Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Radiology
Teaching
Essential
* Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
Desirable
* Teaching skills course/qualification
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Princess Royal University Hospital
Farnborough Common
Orpington
BR6 7AS
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Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Princess Royal University Hospital
Farnborough Common
Orpington
BR6 7AS
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