Locum Consultant Interventional Radiologist

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Locum Consultant Interventional Radiologist

The closing date is 25 February 2026

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 colleague 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 recognised for our work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac, haemato-oncology, fetal medicine, stroke, major trauma, and emergency medicine.

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. King's 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.

Qualifications

• Full FRCR or equivalent
• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)

Registration

• Full Registration with GMC
• Training in Clinical Radiology
• Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment

Training and Experience

• 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
• Specialist training in Gynaecology Imaging

Administration

• 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

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
• Management course and/or qualification

Audit and Quality Improvement

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
• Audit Publications

Research and Publications

• Experience of clinical research
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Radiology

Teaching

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
• 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.

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum excluding London Zone Allowance