Consultant Radiographer

Metabolic; Knightsbridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metabolic is a specialist private clinic in Knightsbridge, London, seeking a HCPC-registered Consultant Radiographer to lead our imaging service and shape imaging pathways within our metabolic care model. The role combines expert clinical practice with leadership, education and service development, reporting to the senior clinical team and engaging in multidisciplinary governance.

You will ensure high standards of image quality, safety and regulatory compliance, including IR(ME)R and GDPR, while

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and Society and College of Radiographers membership.
• Experience in DEXA, musculoskeletal or cardiovascular imaging desirable.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom and satisfactory DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the imaging service and set clinical standards for the team.
• Provide expert consultation for complex imaging cases.
• Develop imaging protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support training and professional development of imaging staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and clinical governance across imaging services.

Skills

HCPC Radiographer

Leadership experience

Education oversight

Research awareness

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

MSc in a relevant field

Job description

Knightsbridge, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/24/2026

Metabolic is a specialist private clinic in Knightsbridge, London, offering integrated care for diabetes, obesity, cardiometabolic disease and related metabolic conditions. Imaging is central to how we diagnose, risk-stratify and monitor these conditions over time, spanning bone density scanning through to cardiovascular and metabolic imaging.

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced, HCPC-registered Consultant Radiographer to lead our imaging service. This is a senior post at the top of the four-tier radiography career framework. You will combine expert clinical practice with professional leadership, education and service development. You will shape how imaging supports diagnosis and monitoring across our multidisciplinary metabolic care model.

Core Responsibilities

1. Expert Clinical Practice

• Acquire and, where within agreed scope of practice, report on imaging studies including DEXA and other modalities relevant to metabolic and cardiovascular care.
• Undertake Practitioner and/or Operator duties under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R) as appropriate to the role.
• Correlate imaging findings with clinical history and other investigations to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Maintain the highest standards of image quality, diagnostic accuracy and radiation safety.

2. Professional Leadership and Consultancy

• Lead the imaging service and set the clinical standard for the team to follow.
• Act as the senior point of reference for complex imaging cases.
• Advise the wider clinical team on imaging pathways, protocols and equipment.
• Represent imaging services in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical governance forums.

3. Education, Training and Service Development

• Support, oversee and supervise the training and development of clinical colleagues involved in imaging.
• Lead on the development of imaging protocols, standard operating procedures and service improvements.
• Keep the imaging service aligned with current Society and College of Radiographers guidance.

4. Research and Evaluation

• Contribute to clinical audit, service evaluation and research relevant to metabolic and cardiovascular imaging.
• Use evidence and outcome data to inform service improvement and clinical decision-making.

5. Quality, Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure imaging services comply with Care Quality Commission (CQC) Fundamental Standards and contribute to inspection readiness.
• Ensure compliance with IR(ME)R 2017, the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17), employer procedures and local rules.
• Follow safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults, including mandatory training to the required level.
• Handle patient information in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Requirements

Key Requirements and Skills

Education

• BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification supporting advanced or consultant-level practice, such as an MSc in a relevant clinical specialism.

Registration

• Current HCPC registration as a Radiographer.
• Active membership of the Society and College of Radiographers.

Experience

• Significant experience working at advanced or consultant practice level within diagnostic imaging.
• Demonstrable experience in DEXA, musculoskeletal or cardiovascular imaging is desirable.
• Evidence of contribution to service development, education or research.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Skills and Competencies

• Expert clinical judgement across a broad range of imaging modalities.
• Confident leadership and the ability to influence practice across a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous service improvement.

Regulatory and Compliance Context

This role operates within the regulatory framework of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Proficiency for Radiographers. The post-holder will work in accordance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR17. All relevant UK employment legislation applies, including the Equality Act 2010. Patient information must be handled in full compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Competency

Expert Clinical Practice

Delivers advanced imaging care with consistent accuracy and sound judgement.

Professional Leadership

Sets the clinical standard and supports colleagues in raising their own.

Education and Development

Builds capability in others and keeps the service current with best practice.

Research and Evaluation

Uses evidence and audit to drive real improvements in imaging care.

Regulatory Compliance

Keeps the service inspection-ready under CQC and IR(ME)R requirements at all times.

Communication

Clear, credible and collaborative across clinical and operational teams.