About this role
Job summary
The post will be based at Denmark Hill and the proposed Job Plan is attached (this is subject to change)
There will be a minimum of 10 programmed activities; 8.5 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with 1.5 Programmed Activity being allocated for Supporting Professional Activities which includes 0.5 SPA for Educational Supervision. Weekend working is planned and will be part of the 10 PA allocation. The appropriate supplement will be paid for any on-call commitment. The job plan is based on the provision of a Consultant delivered service seven days a week and into the evening in accordance with principles of Acute Medicine endorsed by the Royal College of Physicians and NHS England (London). The weekend/ on-call/ out-of-hours commitment may evolve as the establishment is increased and Modernising Medicine optimises clinical pathways. Currently the Acute Physicians (by rotation) support the Acute Medical take extended hours Monday to Friday with planned attendance at weekends to cover the Ambulatory Care Unit and AMU. Weekend take duties are currently under review. It is envisaged these will be shared across the acute and general physicians with all consultants making a contribution to the overnight on-call rota. These duties are subject to change as the needs of the trust, care group and department evolves and develops; any substantial change to working practice would form part of a formal job planning review.
Main duties of the job
Together with the other Acute and General Internal Medicine Consultants, to provide a service for Acute and General Medicine. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
Shared responsibility with the other Acute Medicine and contributing GIM Consultants for providing 24 hour, 7 day a week cover for medicine on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleague's periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Professional Development and clinical governance initiatives.
Responsible for out-patient and/ or ambulatory clinic commitments as agreed with the Divisional management team.
To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework. To contribute to the Audit Programme, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from deaths.
To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Division's Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies.
To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan.
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
Together with the other Acute and General Internal Medicine Consultants, to provide a service for Acute and General Medicine. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
Shared responsibility with the other Acute Medicine and contributing GIM Consultants for providing 24 hour, 7 day a week cover for medicine on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Professional Development and clinical governance initiatives.
Responsible for out-patient and/ or ambulatory clinic commitments as agreed with the Divisional management team.
To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework. To contribute to the Audit Programme, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from deaths.
To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies.
To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan.
To exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
To work in conjunction with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for junior colleagues.
To undertake divisional management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director/Divisional Manager.
To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area of responsibility.
To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registerable medical qualification Full FRCOphth or equivalent Full Registration with GMC Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
Desirable
Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Training and Experience Essential
Wide experience in all aspects of Ophthalmology, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or award of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialty Registration (CESR) by GMC. Fellowship in Corneal or equivalent Competence in performing all types of Corneal surgery
Desirable
Competence in performing high volume and complex cataract surgery
Management and Leadership Essential
Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
Management course and/or qualification
Audit and Quality Improvement Essential
Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
Audit Publications
Research and Publications Essential
Experience of clinical research. Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Desirable
Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Ophthalmology
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
Kings College Hospital
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)