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Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London is seeking a Trauma Fellow to enhance its Major Trauma services. The role involves critical responsibilities in trauma surgery, patient management, and collaboration with a dedicated surgical team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality trauma care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Must have a registrable medical qualification and MRCS.
Full registration with GMC is essential.
Experience equivalent to SpR is required.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day care of major trauma patients.
Participate in immediate triage and life-saving surgery.
Assist in decision-making and surgical procedures.

Skills

Advanced General Surgery Experience

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Resuscitation Skills

Education

Registrable medical qualification

MRCS or equivalent qualification

Full registration with GMC

Job summary

We currently have a SCF post in Trauma and Emergency General Surgery. The Trauma Centre at King's has been growing steadily and these posts have been designed to expand and enhance the service.

The Trauma Fellow posts are designed to underpin the clinical activities of the Major Trauma / Emergency General Surgery team on the King's Denmark Hill Campus. This is an exciting time; King's went live as a Major Trauma Centre from April 2010 and this post will help develop improved ways of delivering care for trauma patients in SE London.

Main duties of the job

The post holder's principal responsibilities will be the day to day management of the Major Trauma / Emergency surgical in-patients:

To be part of the Trauma SpR rota and share in the immediate (< 5min of arrival) triage and assessment of critical major trauma patients and to undertake immediate life-saving surgery
To be integral part of the resuscitation team
To assist the Consultant (General) Trauma Surgeon or any other subspecialty surgeon in the process of decision making, transfer to theatres, and phase I emergency surgery
To attend the daily general surgical hand-over meeting in order to be informed of any overnight problems with Major trauma/ Emergency Surgery patients; to participate in daily ITU/HDU and trauma ward rounds as key surgical communicator; and to participate in the daily morning trauma meeting and to put into action any surgical plans resulting hereof
To provide surgical continuity of care for all major trauma patients including performance/assistance in delayed emergency procedures and overseeing patients in the Trauma ward.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£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 Reachis 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.

Details Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £87,592 a year per annum plus London zone £2,162

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CAY-7221782

Job locations

Kings College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Job description Job responsibilities

To be resident on-site and share in the immediate (< 5min of arrival) triage and assessment of critical major trauma patients and to undertake immediate lifesaving surgery
To be integral part of the resuscitation team
To assist the Consultant (General) Trauma Surgeon or any other sub speciality surgeon in the process of decision making, transfer to theatres, and phase I emergency surgery
To attend the daily general surgical hand-over meeting from 7:30 to 8:00 am in order to be informed of any overnight problems with Major trauma/ Emergency Surgery patients
To participate in daily ITU/HDU and trauma ward rounds as key surgical communicator
To participate in the daily morning trauma meeting and to put into action any surgical plans resulting hereof
To provide surgical continuity of care for all major trauma patients including performance/assistance in delayed emergency procedures
To be responsible for the day to day management of patients on the Trauma ward, maintains regular contact with the on call General Surgery consultant (and other speciality consultants where required), liaises closely with them about the management plan for each patient.
To prepare all relevant surgical data for comprehensive monthly audit
To rotate through Kings specialty services to obtain specific trauma-related subspecialty training
To support service provision in relation to OPD minor operations as required

Job description Job responsibilities

To be resident on-site and share in the immediate (< 5min of arrival) triage and assessment of critical major trauma patients and to undertake immediate lifesaving surgery
To be integral part of the resuscitation team
To assist the Consultant (General) Trauma Surgeon or any other sub speciality surgeon in the process of decision making, transfer to theatres, and phase I emergency surgery
To attend the daily general surgical hand-over meeting from 7:30 to 8:00 am in order to be informed of any overnight problems with Major trauma/ Emergency Surgery patients
To participate in daily ITU/HDU and trauma ward rounds as key surgical communicator
To participate in the daily morning trauma meeting and to put into action any surgical plans resulting hereof
To provide surgical continuity of care for all major trauma patients including performance/assistance in delayed emergency procedures
To be responsible for the day to day management of patients on the Trauma ward, maintains regular contact with the on call General Surgery consultant (and other speciality consultants where required), liaises closely with them about the management plan for each patient.
To prepare all relevant surgical data for comprehensive monthly audit
To rotate through Kings specialty services to obtain specific trauma-related subspecialty training
To support service provision in relation to OPD minor operations as required

Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential

Registrable medical qualification
MRCS or equivalent qualification
Full registration with GMC

Knowledge and Experience Essential

Equivalent to experience SpR
Advanced General Surgery Experience

Desirable

Specialist Trauma/ Emergency Surgical Experience

Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential

Registrable medical qualification
MRCS or equivalent qualification
Full registration with GMC

Knowledge and Experience Essential

Equivalent to experience SpR
Advanced General Surgery Experience

Desirable

Specialist Trauma/ Emergency Surgical Experience

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

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UK Registration

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Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Kings College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London