Job summary
Interested in living and working in London?

Want to work in the exciting field of Emergency Medicine?

We are looking for doctors with post foundation experience to work at Junior Registrar (ST3) level in Emergency Medicine.

The posts are for 6- or 12-months duration, full time, commencing 5th August 2026. The post is at Denmark Hill ED which is a designated Major Trauma Centre (SE5 9RS)

Successful candidates will join a dynamic emergency workforce treating a wide spectrum of emergency medicine presentations. This is a great opportunity to broaden your experience while working in a friendly and supportive environment.

There is a strong training culture incorporating lecture-room teaching and clinical supervision, opportunities to attend relevant clinics and courses, and full immersion simulation sessions.There may be opportunities for flexible working, provided all shifts are covered. The post holders will work up to 48 hours per week (including night shifts and weekend duties).

The rota is self-rostered.

Main duties of the job
The primary duties of the post are to assess and manage patients within the Emergency Department. Support is provided by consultants until midnight daily and by Middle Grades 24/7.

About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King's Strategy - 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; being 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. Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King's, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each other

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 responsibilities
This is a 6-or-12-month post in the Emergency Department. This is excellent opportunity to be signed off for adult competencies.The department is a Level 1 Major Trauma Centre for both adults and children and fully accredited for Paediatric Emergency Medicine training.

Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC
• MRCEM

Desirable

• Relevant parts of post-graduate diplomas
• ATLS, ALS, APLS (or equivalent)

Experience
Essential

• Significant qualification work in acute or emergency specialties

Desirable

• Previous ED experience
• Relevant procedural skills
• Research experience or publications

Skills
Essential

• Teaching and training skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• IT skills: Powerpoint, Excel etc
• Good organisational skills

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.

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).

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, London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Staffing Manager - ED, Helen Talbot, helentalbot1@nhs.net

Details
Date posted: 03 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year per annum, plus London weighting £2,162
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 213-DivisionB-8155150-A
Job locations: King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom