Metabolic is a pioneering healthcare clinic based in Knightsbridge, London, delivering comprehensive, technology-enabled, and patient-centric care for individuals with diabetes, obesity, cardiometabolic conditions and other metabolic disorders. We are redefining chronic disease management through an integrated care model, continuous monitoring technologies, and a multidisciplinary team approach that places the patient at the centre of every clinical decision.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a qualified and experienced GMC-registered Radiologist to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the diagnostic pathway of our patients, performing and interpreting imaging studies that support the diagnosis and management of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorders, obesity-related complications and associated metabolic conditions. The post-holder will work collaboratively across our integrated care model and contribute to the continued development of imaging services at Metabolic.
Key Responsibilities1. Image Interpretation
- Perform, interpret, and analyze a comprehensive range of medical imaging modalities—including DEXA, X-rays, CT, MRI, and ultrasound—with a specific focus on metabolic and cardiovascular care.
- Deliver precise, timely, and clinically relevant diagnostic reports to referring clinicians, strictly adhering to Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) standards.
- Synthesize imaging findings with clinical histories, laboratory data, and parallel investigations to facilitate holistic patient assessments.
- Execute image-guided procedures safely and effectively, aligned with established scope of practice.
2. Patient Care
- Consult with patients to explain diagnostic findings and answer questions regarding imaging procedures, ensuring informed consent is obtained in line with GMC guidance.
- Ensure patient comfort, dignity, privacy and safety throughout all imaging procedures.
- Follow up with patients as clinically appropriate and communicate sensitively, particularly where findings are significant or unexpected.
3. Collaboration and Consultation
- Work closely with other healthcare professionals — including endocrinologists, cardiologists, bariatric physicians, surgeons, GPs and allied health practitioners — to deliver coordinated, comprehensive care.
- Participate actively in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to discuss complex cases and contribute to shared management plans.
- Liaise with external referrers, tertiary centres and NHS partners as required.
4. Quality, Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain the highest standards of diagnostic quality and clinical governance.
- Ensure compliance with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R) and the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17), including duties as a Practitioner and/or Operator as appropriate.
- Comply with all Care Quality Commission (CQC) Fundamental Standards and contribute to evidence for inspections and internal audits.
- Adhere to information governance obligations under the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and Caldicott principles.
- Understand, follow and actively support all clinic infection prevention and control programmes.
- Participate in clinical audit, peer review (e.g. RCR Radiology Events and Learning Meetings) and discrepancy meetings.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in radiology and implement evidence-based best practice.
5. Professional and Administrative Duties
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and complete patient records.
- Participate in continuous professional development (CPD) in line with RCR requirements and engage fully with annual appraisal and GMC revalidation.
- Maintain appropriate professional indemnity / medical malpractice cover at all times.
- Complete all mandatory training, including (but not limited to) Basic Life Support, fire safety, manual handling, equality and diversity, information governance and infection prevention and control.
- Assist in the development and implementation of departmental policies, standard operating procedures and service improvement initiatives.
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent) recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise and entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology (via CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent).
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) or recognised equivalent.
- Active membership of, and CPD compliance with, the Royal College of Radiologists.
- Right to work in the United Kingdom.
- Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Minimum of 5 years of post-CCT (or equivalent) experience preferred.
- Demonstrable experience in musculoskeletal, abdominal and cardiovascular imaging is desirable; experience in metabolic imaging modalities (e.g. DEXA, CT calcium scoring, hepatic MRI/MR elastography) is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with PACS / RIS systems and digital radiology workflows.
- Strong diagnostic and analytical skills with meticulous attention to clinical detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Fluent English (written and spoken) to the standard required by the GMC.
- Patient-centred approach with a commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a multidisciplinary, integrated model of care.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for innovation in chronic disease management and digital health.
- Reliability, professionalism and sound clinical judgement.
- The opportunity to work in a cutting-edge, patient-first integrated care model in the heart of Knightsbridge.
- A supportive, collegiate and innovative clinical environment.
- Continuous learning and career development in chronic disease management and digital health.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Remuneration: Competitive salary
- Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave
- Development: Support for specialist training and professional development in metabolic medicine.
- Bonus: Performance-related bonus scheme, reviewed annually, based on the achievement of agreed operational, governance, and service development objectives. Bonus payments are entirely discretionary, non-contractual, and will never be linked to prescribing volumes, medicines sales, or any clinical decision making. Full details of the scheme will be provided at offer stage.