Job summary
This post will close as soon as sufficient applications received. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
The post is for a fixed term of 12 months. You must hold full GMC registration.
The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for surgery patients and to provide and develop services for King's surgical patients. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support General Surgery with on-call commitment supporting Emergency care, ITU, wards as well as supporting the management of the elective service.
The post holder will be expected to contribute and participate in the department's ongoing clinical audit programme, and will carry out all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of their patients.
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £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.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£59,068 to £65,048 a year per annum plus London allowance
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
213-DivisionC
Job locations
Princess Royal University Hospital
Farnborough Common
Orpington
BR6 8ND
Job description
Job responsibilities
The General Surgery service at Kings College NHS Foundation Trust is a single Trust service and, though it is envisaged that the post will primarily be based at the Princess Royal University Hospital site near Bromley, attendance at other sites including Kings College Hospital may be required.
SPECIFIC AREASInpatientsGeneral Surgery has its own dedicated ward space at the Princess Royal UniversityHospital in support of a busy elective schedule and a busy 24 hour Emergency Department.
TheatresGeneral Surgery has an average of fourteen elective main theatre sessions per week as well as a daily emergency list. In addition, General Surgery has an average of five day theatre sessions per week.
ClinicsGeneral Surgery has a busy outpatient clinic schedule. Most clinics are based at the Princess Royal University Hospital site but clinics are also held in a small number of local satellite locations.
MDTGeneral Surgery has a Trust-wide single colorectal cancer multidisciplinaery team with a weekly MDM at the Kings College Hospital site in Camberwell.
CLINICAL ORGANISATIONGeneral Surgery is part of the Liver, Renal and Surgery division of Kings College NHS Foundation Trust.Though a single Trust-wide service, a clinical team of over forty is based primarily at the Princess Royal University Hospital site. The team is led by eight consultants with a wider team of Speciality Doctors, SpRs, Junior and Clinical Fellows and FY1 and FY2 trainees.
AUDIT AND ADMINISTRATIONThe post holder will be expected to contribute and participate in the departments ongoing clinical audit programme, and will carry out all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of their patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The General Surgery service at Kings College NHS Foundation Trust is a single Trust service and, though it is envisaged that the post will primarily be based at the Princess Royal University Hospital site near Bromley, attendance at other sites including Kings College Hospital may be required.
SPECIFIC AREASInpatientsGeneral Surgery has its own dedicated ward space at the Princess Royal UniversityHospital in support of a busy elective schedule and a busy 24 hour Emergency Department.
TheatresGeneral Surgery has an average of fourteen elective main theatre sessions per week as well as a daily emergency list. In addition, General Surgery has an average of five day theatre sessions per week.
ClinicsGeneral Surgery has a busy outpatient clinic schedule. Most clinics are based at the Princess Royal University Hospital site but clinics are also held in a small number of local satellite locations.
MDTGeneral Surgery has a Trust-wide single colorectal cancer multidisciplinaery team with a weekly MDM at the Kings College Hospital site in Camberwell.
CLINICAL ORGANISATIONGeneral Surgery is part of the Liver, Renal and Surgery division of Kings College NHS Foundation Trust.Though a single Trust-wide service, a clinical team of over forty is based primarily at the Princess Royal University Hospital site. The team is led by eight consultants with a wider team of Speciality Doctors, SpRs, Junior and Clinical Fellows and FY1 and FY2 trainees.
AUDIT AND ADMINISTRATIONThe post holder will be expected to contribute and participate in the departments ongoing clinical audit programme, and will carry out all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of their patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registerable medical qualification.
* MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
* ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years
Audit and Research
Essential
* Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
Training and Experience
Essential
* Specialist training and experience in General Surgery.
* Experience of and ability to work in multi-professional teams. The ability to empathise with patients and work co-operatively with others. Use a non- judgmental approach to patients and colleagues
* The ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registerable medical qualification.
* MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
* ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years
Audit and Research
Essential
* Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
Training and Experience
Essential
* Specialist training and experience in General Surgery.
* Experience of and ability to work in multi-professional teams. The ability to empathise with patients and work co-operatively with others. Use a non- judgmental approach to patients and colleagues
* The ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Princess Royal University Hospital
Farnborough Common
Orpington
BR6 8ND
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Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Princess Royal University Hospital
Farnborough Common
Orpington
BR6 8ND
Employer's website
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