Trauma & Upper GI Surgery Locum Consultant (12m)

King's College Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Trauma/Upper GI Surgery based in London. The post is 12 months fixed term, full-time 40 sessions per week, offering a broad surgical emergency service with teaching responsibilities.

You will work within the care group delivering major trauma care, with on-call duties and involvement in research, audit, and education alongside King's College London and partner trusts.

Qualifications

• Full FRCS and GMC registration to practise in the UK.
• Name on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for CESR/CSRS pathway.
• Experience in major trauma and emergency general surgery.
• Commitment to teaching, training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality trauma and acute surgical care within the care group.
• Share 24/7 on-call cover on a 1:8 rota, with annual leave cover.
• Engage in teaching, examinations and CPD activities.
• Contribute to outpatient clinics and peripheral hospital commitments.
• Participate in research, audits, and clinical governance programs.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and support service development.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Research

Audit

Major trauma

Emergency surgery

Education

FRCS

GMC registration

GMC Specialist Register

MD or higher degree

Job description

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Trauma/Upper GI Surgery based in London. The post is 12 months fixed term, full-time 40 sessions per week, offering a broad surgical emergency service with teaching responsibilities.

You will work within the care group delivering major trauma care, with on-call duties and involvement in research, audit, and education alongside King's College London and partner trusts.