Job summary
Are you looking to progress your surgical career while working at a major London teaching hospital? This is an exciting time to join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and work within our leading surgical and allied surgical teams.
We are recruiting for CT1/2 Local Core Surgical Training Programme posts, starting in August 2026, on a two-year programme. Suitable candidates will have completed Foundation Training (or equivalent) and will demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a surgical career. As an organisation, we are committed to delivering high-quality, expert and safe care. Equally, we place great importance on our role in medical education and research.
We offer high-quality surgical training programmes across several specialties and have developed our own Local Core Surgical Training Programme. Delivered across our sites in North West London, the programme provides tailored core-level equivalent training. It is managed, quality assured, supported and mentored by our Local Training Programme Director and education team. Successful completion of the programme, along with a satisfactory final annual review, will result in the award of a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training (CREHST), confirming that you have achieved the competencies and experience required for progression to higher surgical training.
Main duties of the job
The programme offers themed rotations across a range of surgical specialties, including:
- ENT Surgery
- General Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Rotations may also include allied specialties such as Intensive Care Medicine, Transplant Surgery and Major Trauma. Additional or alternative placements may be considered following discussion with the Local Training Programme Director.
For further information, please visit our website at: Local core surgical training programme | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Successful candidates can expect:
- Appointment to a 2-year contract with 4- or 6-month rotations, providing structure and stability.
- Regular scheduled operating, clinic, acute & elective surgical experience, aligned with guidance and standards detailed by the Joint Committee on Surgical Training (JCST).
- A named Educational Supervisor for the duration of the programme
- 10 days of study leave per year together with an enhanced personal study budget.
- Access to ISCP e-portfolio (Trust funded as part of the enhanced study budget).
- Annual Review Process & support to achieve core surgical training requirements.
- Access to opportunities in quality improvement, research, & relevant teaching.
- Ongoing support from the Local Training Programme Director, Educational Supervisor & specialty consultants, covering career development, competency progression, MRCS preparation & readiness for higher surgical training.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The work of the department, service activity, clinical staffing, research and teaching activities varies across rotations: Information will be provided at local induction for each placement.
Key areas of responsibilities
Provide high quality care to patients in each specialty rotation
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain full GMC registration with licence to practise.
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Governance
To participate in clinical audit and incident reporting.
To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to.
To keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas.
To role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Leadership and team working
To demonstrate excellent leadership skills regarding individual performance and clinical teams.
To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College London as required.
To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties.
To adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
Research opportunities
Excellent research opportunities are available throughout the Trust and with Imperial College London.
Teaching opportunities
You would be expected to engage with and teach undergraduate and elective students. Opportunities may also arise for more formal teaching sessions.
For full details, please see the Job Description and Person specification attached. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The work of the department, service activity, clinical staffing, research and teaching activities varies across rotations: Information will be provided at local induction for each placement.
Key areas of responsibilities
Provide high quality care to patients in each specialty rotation
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain full GMC registration with licence to practise.
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Governance
To participate in clinical audit and incident reporting.
To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to.
To keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas.
To role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Leadership and team working
To demonstrate excellent leadership skills regarding individual performance and clinical teams.
To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College London as required.
To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties.
To adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
Research opportunities
Excellent research opportunities are available throughout the Trust and with Imperial College London.
Teaching opportunities
You would be expected to engage with and teach undergraduate and elective students. Opportunities may also arise for more formal teaching sessions.
For full details, please see the Job Description and Person specification attached. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Higher qualifications
Essential
- oBachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS, MBBS) degree or other equivalent medical qualification
- oBe eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the General Medical Council (GMC) at the advertised post start date for the vacancy.
- oMeet the standards set out in Good Medical Practice, and not subject to fitness-to-practise restrictions preventing full performance of the role.
- oYou must be able to provide complete details of your employment history, including any gaps.
- oHave evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent (e.g. CREST form) by commencement of post
Desirable
- oAdditional related qualifications such as post graduate degree, BSc
Academic achievements
Essential
- oUnderstanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
Desirable
- oEvidence of academic achievements relevant to surgery e.g. presentations/ PubMed-cited publications
Audit
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
- oKnowledge of evidence-informed practice.
Desirable
- oEvidence of involvement in undertaking clinical audit (second cycle/closed audit loop).
- oEvidence of a quality improvement initiative
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oAt least 12 months' relevant experience following award of medical qualification
- oExperience of/ aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to the role
- oRecognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
Desirable
- o Ability to apply required clinical knowledge and judgement to situations and prioritise workload based on clinical need
Speciality interest/experience
Essential
- oDemonstrates an interest in and understanding of one or more of the surgical specialty streams as outlined by the job description
Desirable
- oA minimum of 6 months NHS experience
Language
Essential
- oAble to communicate in spoken and written English to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Higher qualifications
Essential
- oBachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS, MBBS) degree or other equivalent medical qualification
- oBe eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the General Medical Council (GMC) at the advertised post start date for the vacancy.
- oMeet the standards set out in Good Medical Practice, and not subject to fitness-to-practise restrictions preventing full performance of the role.
- oYou must be able to provide complete details of your employment history, including any gaps.
- oHave evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent (e.g. CREST form) by commencement of post
Desirable
- oAdditional related qualifications such as post graduate degree, BSc
Academic achievements
Essential
- oUnderstanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
Desirable
- oEvidence of academic achievements relevant to surgery e.g. presentations/ PubMed-cited publications
Audit
Essential
- oUnderstanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
- oKnowledge of evidence-informed practice.
Desirable
- oEvidence of involvement in undertaking clinical audit (second cycle/closed audit loop).
- oEvidence of a quality improvement initiative
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oAt least 12 months' relevant experience following award of medical qualification
- oExperience of/ aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to the role
- oRecognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
Desirable
- o Ability to apply required clinical knowledge and judgement to situations and prioritise workload based on clinical need
Speciality interest/experience
Essential
- oDemonstrates an interest in and understanding of one or more of the surgical specialty streams as outlined by the job description
Desirable
- oA minimum of 6 months NHS experience
Language
Essential
- oAble to communicate in spoken and written English to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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.
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.
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).
