Job summary
Applications are invited for a new 10PA full time Consultant Radiologist in Breast Radiology based at the Denmark Hill site of the Department of Radiology at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT). This new post has been created from additional funding associated with renewal of the Breast Screening Contract at King's College Hospital. The post holder will be joining a friendly dynamic department committed to providing a timely high quality imaging service. The Denmark Hill based General, Neuro, Breast and Dental Radiology services are part of the Whole Trust Radiology Care Group.
Main duties of the job
The activities and development of the Imaging Services reflect those of the Hospital with integration of undergraduate and postgraduate training and service commitments. This service includes complex imaging for inpatients referred across the range of general and tertiary specialties as well as trauma, Emergency Department and Day-case unit imaging.
The post holder will primarily be expected to provide consultant input for the Breast Radiology Service which covers the Symptomatic service for the hospital, and the screening service for South East London.
In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the imaging department, join the diagnostic radiology rota currently a 1:20 while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and associated professional groups.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts, with a turnover of £1.8bn per annum. We employ nearly 14,000 staff who together treat over 1.5 million patients every year.
Our teams provide services out of five hospitals across South East London and Kent: King's College Hospital, the Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington Hospital, Queen Mary's Hospital Sidcup, and Beckenham Beacon. Our teams are recognised for work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac, haemato-oncology, fetal medicine, stroke, major trauma, and emergency medicine.
Details
Date posted: 05 March 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: Depending on experience per annum excl. London Zone Allowance
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 213-MED-PRUH-7851663
Job locations: King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill), London, SE5 9RS
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND 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 Trust's 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, including fostering projects and maintaining post-qualification professional education and training.
11. Work with clinical and other professional colleagues to maintain productivity and staff job satisfaction; may include involvement in peer/junior appraisal.
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.
14. Prepare for and undertake protective interventions consistent with evidence-based practice and patient safety.
15. Kings is committed to providing Consultant-led 7-day services and the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.
General information
1. You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to risk management or clinical governance responsibilities.
2. You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, including statutory and professional obligations and core training.
3. You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
4. You are required to contribute to your own development and to actively contribute to colleagues' development.
5. The postholder has responsibility for infection control and must be familiar with infection control and hygiene requirements; these standards must be complied with at all times.
6. All employees must hold an NHS.net email account for Trust communications.
7. The Trust supports staff wellbeing, including local occupational health, Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing hubs, incident follow-up resources, workforce wellbeing initiatives, coaching and mentoring, and peer-review groups.
8. This job description is a guide to duties and not definitive; it will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registerable medical qualification FRCR or equivalent
* Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview
Desirable
* Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD(Res), PhD)
* CCT or equivalent
Registration
Essential
* Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
* Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
Training and Experience
Essential
* Wide experience in all aspects of radiology in the UK, culminating towards award of CCT or equivalent
* Recent training and experience in specialist Screening and symptomatic breast Radiology. Completion of breast screening radiology training in line with NHSBSP for core and VHR screening.
Desirable
* Post CCT experience or fellowship in Screening and symptomatic Breast radiology
Administration
Essential
* Experience in day-to-day organisation of radiology services in a busy Hospital
* Understanding of the NHSBSP
Desirable
* Familiarity with current structure of UK National Health Service and recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
* Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
* Leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams; management course and/or qualification
Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential
* Understanding of medical audit and quality improvement principles
Desirable
* Able to demonstrate ability to lead change
Research and Publications
Essential
* Experience of supporting clinical research
Desirable
* Relevant research experience in radiology
* Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
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.
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 are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill), London, SE5 9RS
Employer's website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/
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