King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow - General Adult and Acute Medicine

The closing date is 16 February 2026

Job summary

We are recruiting a a post of Clinical Fellow.

The position will be based on either a General Medicine, Adult Medicine or Acute Medicine Ward. Depending on the service need.

Once you are placed on a Ward this position is a fixed term contract for 12 months .

GMC Registration is essential. NHS experience is beneficial.

Overview

Acute Medicine at the Princess Royal forms part of the Acute and Emergency Medicine Division and works closely with the Emergency Department to provide acute care services on the site based in the Acute Medical Unit and the Ambulatory unit. The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team comprising of 8 Acute Medicine Consultants and 24 junior doctors.

Individuals will get the chance to work on the acute medical take focusing on managing acutely unwell patients within the first 48 hours of admission, and more stable acute patients in the ambulatory unit. The appointee will gain experience in managing a large range of medical conditions and the opportunity to gain confidence in assessing and treating unstable patients.

Main duties of the job

This post would be suitable for any trainee who has, or are on course to, successfully complete a 2-year Foundation School programme or has achieved equivalent competencies who will join at a Clinical Fellow level. Ideally trainees will have an up to date certification for Adult Life Support training, or be able to fulfil the necessary qualification upon appointment.

Although this appointment is not accredited for training through HEE, the appointee will be expected to participate fully in the many educational and training opportunities within the department and the hospital. The appointee will have a named clinical/ education supervisor. Annual leave and study leave is commensurate with other post foundation doctors.

The experience and opportunities offered would be excellent experience for applicants planning a career in any medical specialty.

Previous post holders have been successful in gaining entry to training programmes upon completion as well as completing their Royal College membership exams.

About us

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

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.

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 to £65,048 a year per annum, plus London weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DivisionB-7776167

Job locations

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provision of a first-class clinical service. Effective leadership for all staff engaged in the specialty. Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Kings College London / KHP. Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies. Conducting clinical practice in line with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans. Maintaining the confidentiality of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group, or the Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provision of a first-class clinical service. Effective leadership for all staff engaged in the specialty. Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Kings College London / KHP. Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies. Conducting clinical practice in line with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans. Maintaining the confidentiality of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group, or the Trust.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience within General Medicine or Acute Medicine
  • Successful completion of a Foundation School Training Programme in the UK (or able to prove equivalent competencies)

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
  • MB BS (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • MRCP part 1 (or equivalent)
  • Academic honours or prizes
  • Valid ALS (or equivalent).

Other skills

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
  • The willingness to conduct or support clinical research.
  • EExperience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
  • Flexible and resilient.
  • Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff

Desirable

  • Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
  • Teaching skills course / qualification.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience within General Medicine or Acute Medicine
  • Successful completion of a Foundation School Training Programme in the UK (or able to prove equivalent competencies)

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
  • MB BS (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • MRCP part 1 (or equivalent)
  • Academic honours or prizes
  • Valid ALS (or equivalent).

Other skills

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
  • The willingness to conduct or support clinical research.
  • EExperience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
  • Flexible and resilient.
  • Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff

Desirable

  • Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
  • Teaching skills course / qualification.

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).

Additional information

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

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Staffing

Medical Staffing Recruitment

01689865869

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 to £65,048 a year per annum, plus London weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DivisionB-7776167

Job locations

Princess Royal University Hospital

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND


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