Registrar in General Medicine

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Orpington; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist doctor for General Internal Medicine. The successful candidate will play a key role in patient care, mentoring junior staff, and collaborative multidisciplinary meetings at their hospital sites. Essential qualifications include GMC registration and MRCP criteria to ensure quality standards.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GMC registration and MRCP Parts 1 and 2.
• Core medical training competencies required.
• Previous NHS experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Attend morning board rounds, organize support for junior staff.
• Ensure completion of discharge summaries and coordinate discharge planning.
• Provide high-quality clinical care and leadership.

Education

GMC registration

MRCP Part 1

MRCP Part 2 and PACES

Core medical training competencies (or equivalent)

Job description

Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Orpington

Salary: £61,825 a year plus additional rota allowances and London weighting

Closing date: 26 Jun 2025

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Profession: Specialist doctor, General internal medicine

Grade: Specialty registrar

Contract Type: Fixed Contract

Hours: Full Time

Setting: Hospital

Affiliate: BMJ Careers

The post will be based at the Princess Royal University Hospital or Orpington Hospital, depending on service needs. Your preferred site can be discussed at interview.

NHS experience is beneficial.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will attend morning board rounds, ward rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings. Responsibilities include organizing and supporting junior staff, ensuring discharge summaries are completed, and coordinating discharge planning. The role may involve managing medical outliers and shared care of critical care patients. Support will be provided to seriously ill patients and emergencies on the ward.

Each day begins with patient reviews, prioritizing sick patients and early discharges, followed by morning board rounds with nursing and allied health teams.

About us

The Trust operates an integrated approach to medicine across both sites (Denmark Hill and PRUH). Activity is organized on a ward-based structure, with each sub-specialty having its own ward base. Managing inpatient stays and reducing attendances are key performance areas, with collaborative intermediate care schemes and complex discharge management teams. The Trust values the link between clinical services and research, working closely with Kings College London / KHP.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Employees may work at any of the Trust's sites as required. Responsibilities include providing high-quality clinical care, effective leadership, supporting teaching and research, adhering to policies, and practicing within service plans. Maintaining confidence in business and development strategies is essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration
• MRCP Part 1
• MRCP Part 2 and PACES
• Core medical training competencies (or equivalent)

Additional attachments will be accessible after applying.

Reference: 213-PRUH-7286337

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