Lead Superintendent Radiographer - PRUH and South Sites

Lead Superintendent Radiographer - PRUH and South Sites Band 8b Main area Radiology Grade Band 8b Contract 12 months (Fixed term - 12 months following appointment to post) Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours

37.5 hours per week Job ref 213-CAX-

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital Town London Salary £70,387 - £80,465 per annum including HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 25/07/:59

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

This is a fixed-term post for 12 months, aligned with current service needs and evolving operational priorities. It offers an excellent opportunity to provide leadership continuity during a period of departmental planning and review.

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced individual to take on the role of Lead Superintendent Radiographer for the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) and South Sites, within the Radiology Care Group at King's College Hospital.

The post holder will provide senior leadership and operational management across radiology services, working closely with the Radiology Triumvirate, Modality and Site Superintendents, and Clinical Leads. They will oversee radiography staff to ensure high-quality, responsive, and innovative services that meet clinical and performance standards. As a member of the Radiology Management Team, they will contribute to the department's strategic direction and lead on areas such as workforce planning, service delivery, business development, incident investigations, and Trust-level projects.

We welcome flexible working applications. However, the role requires on-site presence at least 80% of the time to ensure visible leadership and direct staff support.

Main duties of the job

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Radiology services across PRUH and South Sites.
• Work collaboratively with the Radiology Triumvirate, Modality and Site Superintendents, Clinical Leads, and the wider management team.
• Bring extensive clinical experience in at least two modalities to support safe, high-quality care and strong clinical governance.
• Oversee service delivery, workforce planning, and operational policies in line with Trust and national standards.
• Lead service improvement initiatives, including 7-day working and workforce development.
• Manage delegated budgets and support financial planning, including business cases and capital bids.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and national targets, driving service improvement.
• Lead investigations into incidents and complaints, ensuring learning is shared and embedded.
• Oversee audits, compliance processes, and national accreditation requirements.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and professional development.
• Support staff training, mentorship, appraisals, and engagement with professional networks.
• Build effective relationships with external stakeholders including NHS England, South East London ICB, CQC, HEIs, Primary Care, and other Acute Trusts.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection regulations.

Working for our organisation King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Key Working Relationships

Internal: Director of Operations, Clinical Director (Radiology), Head of Imaging Services, Radiology General Manager, Radiology Deputy General Manager, Modality Leads, Clinical Leads, Quality & Governance Radiographer, Radiology Lead Nurse, Radiology Service Managers, HR, Learning & Development, Emergency Planning, Pharmacy, Radiation Protection.

External: NHS England, South East London ICB, CQC, HEIs, Primary Care Providers, other Acute Trusts.

Clinical Responsibilities

• While primarily a non-clinical leadership role, the post holder may undertake clinical duties when required, maintaining up-to-date competencies.
• Apply extensive clinical experience and specialist knowledge of X-ray and at least one additional modality to advise on service delivery and patient care.
• Support the implementation of clinical guidelines and national standards, contributing to safe, effective, and patient-centred imaging services.

Management Responsibilities

• Support the Radiology Triumvirate in the management of medical staffing, including job planning and recruitment.
• Oversee service planning and delivery, working closely with Modality and Site Superintendents to ensure services are patient-focused, safe, and aligned with Trust objectives.
• Lead local implementation of national and Trust initiatives, such as 7-day working, and service modernisation projects.
• Support strategic direction and operational delivery through attendance at management meetings and contribution to Trust-wide projects.
• Develop and monitor local operational policies, ensuring alignment with Trust strategy and national guidance.
• Lead investigations into incidents and complaints, ensuring timely responses, learning, and dissemination of outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and other statutory requirements, including safe environments, manual handling, and equipment maintenance.
• Oversee the selection and recruitment of radiographers and support staff, chairing appointment panels as required.
• Act as the lead for national reviews, accreditations, and compliance processes relevant to Radiology services at PRUH and South Sites.
• Be accountable for delegated radiology budgets, ensuring cost-effective service delivery and budget compliance.
• Monitor financial performance and take appropriate action to address variances.
• Support the development of cost-reduction, income-generation, and efficiency proposals.
• Authorise expenditure in line with Trust standing financial instructions.
• Contribute to business cases and capital bids for service developments, including equipment procurement and replacement.
• Liaise with support services (e.g., transport, portering, medical records) to ensure effective operational integration.

Performance Management

• Use activity data and performance metrics to monitor and improve service delivery, including capacity and demand analysis.
• Work with the Radiology General Manager and Service Manager to ensure service capacity meets commissioned plans and national targets.
• Support the delivery of national access standards and local KPIs, taking corrective actions where necessary.
• Promote continuous service improvement, including outpatient efficiency, reporting turnaround times, and clinical pathway redesign.
• Oversee accurate data collection and reporting in collaboration with the Service Manager.
• Ensure effective patient access, satisfaction, and clinical quality across imaging services.
• Support audits and benchmarking activities to ensure high-quality service provision.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships across clinical teams and external stakeholders, including NHS London, local commissioners, and regulatory bodies.

Professional and Practice Development, Training & Education

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence.
• Support professional development and training for all staff, ensuring compliance with Trust-mandated and role-specific competencies.
• Facilitate team development through mentorship, coaching, and participation in appraisals.
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