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One of the UK’s largest NHS Foundation Trusts, treating 1.5 million patients a year across five sites in SE London & Kent, and specialist treatment to millions more. We are one of the biggest and busiest Trusts in the country, providing care for 1 million people and acting as a specialist centre for millions more. ’s is Kind and Respectful, delivering the best outcomes for patients.

🎉 Happy ! Today, we’re celebrating our brilliant 280+ radiographers and the wider radiology team at King’s. Every month...
08/11/2025

🎉 Happy !

Today, we’re celebrating our brilliant 280+ radiographers and the wider radiology team at King’s.

Every month, we complete around 60,000 imaging exams across our hospitals - helping diagnose, treat, and support patients through expert imaging care.

Our radiology teams work across a wide range of types of imaging, including:

🩻 X-ray (static & mobile)
🎥 Fluoroscopy (static & mobile)
🧠 CT
🧲 MRI
💓 Ultrasound
🩸 Interventional Radiology & Cardiology
👩‍⚕️ Neuroradiology
🎗️ Breast Imaging
😁 Dental Imaging
☢️ Nuclear Medicine

Note: This work is delivered by our radiology team, including radiographers, radiologists, sonographers, medical physicists, nurses, technicians, radiology department assistants and administrative colleagues.

💬 We also spoke to Katie Fordyce, Clinical Specialist Radiographer at King's, to learn find out what’s the most rewarding part of her job.

"No two days are the same. Each day is unpredictable and challenging, but equally rewarding in helping and assisting patients, providing support and care alongside our diagnostic services."

Thank you to all our teams for the essential role you play in patient care every day.

07/11/2025

📹✋ Watch Ouien Ygot, Occupational Therapist (OT) at King's specialising in .

With 20 years’ experience in hand therapy - starting from 2005 in various hand units across the UK, to then joining King’s in May 2017 - Ouien recently completed her Master's in Advanced Clinical Practice, becoming the first OT in the Trust to achieve this milestone!

Ouien, said: "Hand Therapy helps people recover from injuries and conditions affecting the hand, wrist and arm. It combines specialist rehabilitation, exercise and splinting to restore movement, strength and function, so patients can get back to doing the things they love."

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💚 For , we spoke with Nikolla Qirjaj, a Rehabilitation Assistant in the Occupational Therapy (OT) Department at King’s....
07/11/2025

💚 For , we spoke with Nikolla Qirjaj, a Rehabilitation Assistant in the Occupational Therapy (OT) Department at King’s.

• We asked Nikolla what inspired him to join the OT team.

💬 He said: “What inspired me most was the opportunity to help people regain their independence - to adapt someone’s environment and daily activities so they can get back to doing what’s meaningful to them after an injury or illness. It’s rewarding to see how small changes can make such a big difference in someone’s life.”

• We also asked what’s something most people wouldn’t guess is part of his job.

💬 “Being a Rehabilitation Assistant at King’s Outreach Therapy Service means no two days are the same. I get to support both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy practices, developing a wide range of skills - from helping patients with mobility and daily living tasks to assisting with equipment assessments and community visits.”

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Clive Kay, Chief Executive at King’s, has today confirmed his plan to retire from the role in summer 2026.Clive has been...
06/11/2025

Clive Kay, Chief Executive at King’s, has today confirmed his plan to retire from the role in summer 2026.

Clive has been Chief Executive of King’s since April 2019, and led the organisation throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and the subsequent superb recovery efforts by Trust staff.

A respected consultant radiologist for more than 17 years, he moved into full-time NHS management in 2015.

Clive said: “It has been one of the greatest honours of my career to lead this superb organisation, and to work alongside the most committed, dedicated colleagues, who do their very best for patients every day.”

Sir David Behan, Trust Chair, described Clive as a ‘true champion of King’s, and the NHS’ and praised his ‘outstanding leadership, and extraordinary commitment to King’s, our people, and the communities we serve.’

Read more: https://bit.ly/47sxdxc

💚 For , meet Julia Ryder, an Occupational Therapist at Princess Royal University Hospital. • How do you support patient...
05/11/2025

💚 For , meet Julia Ryder, an Occupational Therapist at Princess Royal University Hospital.

• How do you support patients?

💬 “I ask a lot of questions, ideally in a conversational style, to discover their daily routine, interests and values, and then complete a thorough functional and cognitive assessment to determine the most appropriate interventions and/or support.”

• What inspired you to become an OT?

💬 “I love the ethos of Occupational Therapy - humans are occupational beings, and to achieve optimum health and well-being, we all need to be able to engage in day-to-day activities which are meaningful to us, as individuals. There can be many disrupters to this, including ill-health, both physical and psychological, the aging process, and injury, alongside occupational injustice, which occurs when a person is denied, or excluded from their ability to pursue meaningful activities. We look beyond the diagnosis or limitation, and consider the environment, the person, and the tasks they want or need to perform, and work with them to create a practical and personal plan.”

• What’s something you do as an Occupational Therapist that most people would never guess is part of your job?

💬 “We look at cognition in function - to help determine what is impacting on patients' ability to engage safely in their day-to-day activities.”

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To mark Armistice Day, we will be holding a two-minute silence at 11am on Tuesday 11 November across our hospitals. Serv...
04/11/2025

To mark Armistice Day, we will be holding a two-minute silence at 11am on Tuesday 11 November across our hospitals.

Services will begin at around 10.50am at:

- St Luke’s Chapel at King's College Hospital
- The chapel at Princess Royal University Hospital

All patients and staff are warmly welcome to attend either event.

For our chapel info, visit: https://tinyurl.com/4ann6pef

💚 Happy ( Week), to all of our brilliant 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣+ OTs at King’s.From helping people regain independence after illne...
03/11/2025

💚 Happy ( Week), to all of our brilliant 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣+ OTs at King’s.

From helping people regain independence after illness or injury, to supporting patients with acute or long-term conditions to live life to the fullest, OTs play a vital role across our hospitals. They work with patients and families to build confidence, set goals, and make sure every person gets the care that’s right for them.

🫶💬 If you’ve been cared for by one of our OTs and would like to share a message of thanks, please leave a comment below. We’ll make sure your words reach the team.

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💊 to celebrations at King's.The celebration events were held across King's College Hospital and Princess Royal Unive...
02/11/2025

💊 to celebrations at King's.

The celebration events were held across King's College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital, with awards, competitions, games and quizzes.

Pharmacy technicians and Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs) play a vital role in keeping services running safely and efficiently across the Trust.

💬 Maria Silva Yanez, a Pharmacy Technician at King's, who attended the events, said:

"Collectively, our teams support the safe supply of thousands of medicines every week, contribute to medicines optimisation at ward level, and ensure patients receive the right treatment at the right time.

"This day was an opportunity to recognise that behind every safe discharge, every stocked ward, and every prepared IV, there’s a technician or ATO making it happen.

"It was a chance to pause, reflect, and recognise the skill, teamwork, and professionalism that underpin so much of what pharmacy delivers at King’s."

🕯 – Tomorrow (Saturday 1 November), join us at our Adult Memorial Service at 2pm in St Luke’s Chapel at King's College ...
31/10/2025

🕯 – Tomorrow (Saturday 1 November), join us at our Adult Memorial Service at 2pm in St Luke’s Chapel at King's College Hospital.

Our Chaplaincy Team will hold a memorial service to remember those who have died at our hospitals. The service will contain a selection of readings, music, poems and quiet reflection as we gather in remembrance of those we love who have sadly died.

The memorial service is open to people of all religious beliefs or none.

For more info, including details on the Babies and Children’s Memorial Service in December, visit ➡️https://tinyurl.com/3kxuk883

💬 “Seeing the positive impact our ongoing service improvements have on our patients is what makes it all worthwhile." - ...
30/10/2025

💬 “Seeing the positive impact our ongoing service improvements have on our patients is what makes it all worthwhile." - Lynne Jerreat, Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse.

Last week, the diabetes service at Princess Royal University Hospital welcomed Gareth Bacon for Orpington, MP for Orpington, to showcase its pioneering work.

During the visit, staff spoke about new clinics:

▪️ RAID - supports diabetes patients attending via A&E
▪️ DWARD - a discharge clinic reducing hospital stays
▪️ A clinic supporting cancer patients needing urgent scans that could be delayed due to diabetes-related complications

These initiatives have helped reduce admissions and improve patient safety.

Mr Bacon also met a patient who shared their experience of the specialist support provided by the team.

Read more about the visit here: ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/579date7

📸 Raising Awareness of cholesterol levels at King’s College Hospital🍎 On Tuesday 28 October, our Lipid Clinic team at Ki...
30/10/2025

📸 Raising Awareness of cholesterol levels at King’s College Hospital

🍎 On Tuesday 28 October, our Lipid Clinic team at King’s College Hospital, in collaboration with the hospital’s dietitians and vascular scientists, helped shine a spotlight on the importance of managing . They shared tips on healthy living and handed out delicious fresh fruit and personalised advice and guidance for patients, visitors, and staff members.

The Vascular Science team also offered carotid Doppler scans at the stand, giving attendees valuable insights into cardiovascular health and disease risk.

It’s never too early to start taking care of your heart health. Learn more about how to look after your cholesterol ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2s4yam58

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