Job summary

This is a 6-month fixed-term, non-training clinical post within the Neurosurgery Department at King's College Hospital. The post holder will work as a Trust grade SHO, with clinical duties spanning the full breadth of neurosurgical subspecialties and close collaboration with ICU, anaesthetics and paediatrics.

Responsibilities include inpatient care and out-of-hours on-call duties. The post is ideal for doctors with an interest in Acute Medicine, Critical Care, Neurosurgery or Neurology.

Main duties of the job

The appointees will offer 24h cover over Neuro HDU (Kinnier Wilson) and Neurosurgery (three inpatient wards). There is continuous support by the neurointensive care consultants throughout the working week and by the neuroanaesthetists during the weekends.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

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

09 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 a year per annum, plus £2162 London Weighting and on-call commitment

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DivisionC-8384315

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The clinical duties of the posts will be the day to day care of patients admitted to the neurosurgical department including admission, clinical examination, co-ordination of investigation, liaison with senior colleagues and pre-assessment of elective neurosurgical patients. JCFs will be rostered to attend neurosurgical operating theatres on a regular basis.

There is a robust program of educational supervision and a teaching program aimed specifically at the ST1-2 level trainees and non-training grade post holders are expected to take a full part. The department has an excellent record of career advancement in neurosurgery for previous JCF post-holders and provides a unique experience.

Job description Job responsibilities The clinical duties of the posts will be the day to day care of patients admitted to the neurosurgical department including admission, clinical examination, co-ordination of investigation, liaison with senior colleagues and pre-assessment of elective neurosurgical patients. JCFs will be rostered to attend neurosurgical operating theatres on a regular basis. There is a robust program of educational supervision and a teaching program aimed specifically at the ST1-2 level trainees and non-training grade post holders are expected to take a full part. The department has an excellent record of career advancement in neurosurgery for previous JCF post-holders and provides a unique experience.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration
• Degree from recognized medical school

Desirable

• PhD, MD (original research)
• MRCP I or MRCS I or FRCA (Primary)

Previous experience

Desirable

• ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years
• Accident & Emergency Experience
• Previous experience at SHO/JCF level

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

• Knowledge of the new clinical governance framework and a commitment to continuous professional development
• Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project
• Experience and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable

• Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine
• Commitment to teaching undergraduate and Health Care Professionals

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential GMC registration Degree from recognized medical school Desirable PhD, MD (original research) MRCP I or MRCS I or FRCA (Primary) Previous experience Desirable ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years Accident & Emergency Experience Previous experience at SHO/JCF level Skills/Knowledge/Ability Essential Knowledge of the new clinical governance framework and a commitment to continuous professional development Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project Experience and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams Desirable Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine Commitment to teaching undergraduate and Health Care Professionals

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

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)