About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join the specialist registrar group for 6 months within Diabetes & Endocrinology and General Medicine which will be based at King's CollegeHospital at Denmark Hill, London.
It is suitable for:1. A doctor wishing to gain further subspecialist experience in diabetes and endocrinology. 2. A doctor with general internal medicine skills wishing to expand their skills in diabetes and endocrinology.
The post offers excellent opportunities to enhance CVs and gain specialist experience in diabetes and endocrinology, quality improvement, audit and research. The post holder will join the general medical oncall rota and diabetes & endocrinology weekend cover. Access to educational opportunities are similar to specialist registrars in the specialist rotations.
The post holder will be assigned an educational and clinical supervisor for support and career guidance. The successful applicant should hold MRCP or equivalent and have valid references. It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of aspects of these services depending upon their interests and experience.
Speciality Registrar ST3+ in Endocrinology and Diabetes.
6 months fixed term maternity cover
GIM and on-call rota for Diabetes and Endocrinology
Main duties of the job
Clinical activity- diabetes and endocrinology SPR clinics.Endocrinology MDTDiabetes MDTDiabetic Foot rotationInpatient and pregnancy bleep responsibilityGeneral Internal Medicine ward rota commitment- LD, weekends and nightsDiabetes and Endocrinology Weekends on call- day.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Diabetes and Endocrinology
The post will be based at Kings College Hospital (Denmark hill). As an employee of the Trust the post holder will work in close co-operation and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in the diabetes and endocrinology departments in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients.
The post is suitable for candidates looking to develop their skills in diabetes. The post holder will join the endocrinology and diabetes specialist registrar rotation at Kings. Additional contributions to general internal medicine could be arranged via bank. Timetables are attached.
The specialist rotation at Kings College Hospital is ranked highly in terms of trainees satisfaction within London and nationally according to the latest national trainees survey.
An induction programme to the Trust and the departments will be organised to familiarise the post holder to Kings and the various services and activities in diabetes and endocrinology.
Integral to these responsibilities are the following:
The provision of a first-class clinical service A supportive role to the trainee doctors engaged in the specialties Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust
Person Specification
Essential Essential
MBBS/MBChB or equivalent MRCP or equivalent Full registration with GMC with Licence to practice
Desirable
Experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology
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
Camberwell
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)