Consultant Breast Surgeon with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship, international applicants must verify their visa/work permit eligibility directly with the employer before applying. Do not assume eligibility based on the sponsorship offer alone.

Job Opportunity

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Consultant Breast Surgeon to join their team in London, UK. This is an excellent opportunity for international medical professionals looking to work in the UK healthcare system with sponsorship available for eligible candidates.

Key Job Details

Job Title: Consultant Breast Surgeon
Company: King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Denmark Hill, London
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Reference Number: 213-MED-PRUH-7932406

Compensation

The position offers a competitive salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, excluding London zone allowance. This reflects the importance and seniority of the role within the NHS consultant pay scale.

Working Pattern and Contract

This is a full-time position with a permanent contract. The post holder will be expected to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and developing care for the Breast service. The proposed Job Plan is up to 10 PAs (Programme Activities), subject to review within 3 months of commencement.

Job Overview

This is a consultant post where the remit is to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for Breast service, and to provide and develop acute surgical emergency services to the Trust’s patients. The individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Care Group while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.

Main Duties

The post will be based at Denmark Hill, and all employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trust’s sites as required by the service. As a senior employee of the Trust, you will work in close co-operation with other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust’s patients. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing a high-quality care service to patients
• Shared responsibility with other colleagues for covering periods of leave and sickness
• Providing clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners
• Carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties
• Contributing to research interests and audit programmes
• Taking an active role in the formulation and monitoring of the Care Group’s Business Plan

Person Specification – Qualifications

Essential: Registerable medical qualification, CCT in Breast Surgery or CSER equivalent, Full MRCP, FRCS, Full Registration with GMC, Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment. On the day of interview, applicants must be within 6 months of CCT or must have fully completed CESR application and be fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register.

Person Specification – Experience

Essential: Wide experience in all aspects of Breast surgery, culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialty Registration (CESR) by GMC. Specialist training in Breast surgery, including localisation, onco-plastic and reconstructive approaches.

Person Specification – Skills

Essential: Experience in day-to-day organisation of breast services in a busy Teaching Hospital, familiarity with information technology and general computer skills, familiarity with current structure of UK National Health Service, able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.

About the Employer

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts. Our teams provide services out of five hospitals across Southeast London and Kent, namely King’s College Hospital, the Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington Hospital, Queen Mary’s Hospital Sidcup, and Beckenham Beacon.

We employ nearly 14,000 staff, who together treat over 1.5 million patients every year. The Trust is nationally and internationally recognised for its work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac, haemato-oncology, fetal medicine, stroke, major trauma, and emergency medicine.

Employer’s Commitment

Our Strong Roots, Global Reach strategy sets out our BOLD vision towards Brilliant People, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and post holders would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues in this regard.

About the Location

The position is based at Denmark Hill in London, one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. London offers excellent transportation links, cultural attractions, and a high quality of life. The Trust provides services across multiple sites in Southeast London and Kent, providing varied working environments.

Visa and Sponsorship Information

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates. 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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants 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. International applicants must verify their visa/work permit eligibility directly with the employer before applying.

UK Registration Requirements

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. The General Medical Council (GMC) registration is essential for practicing medicine in the UK. International qualifications must be assessed for equivalence with UK standards.

Application Process

The application process involves submission of your CV and supporting documents through the NHS Jobs website. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. On the day of interview, applicants must be within 6 months of CCT or must have fully completed CESR application and be fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register.

Contact Information

For questions about the job, contact Ms Cynthia Stewart (Medical Staffing Manager Primary Department) at cynthia.stewart@nhs.net. Please note that phone contact information is not provided for this position.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 17 May 2026. Early application is recommended as the position may be filled before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and submit your application. International applicants should ensure they verify their visa/work permit eligibility with the employer before applying. The application should include your CV, qualifications, and any relevant supporting documents. All applicants must have current UK professional registration through the GMC.

Repeat Apply Instructions

Step 1: Visit the NHS Jobs website and locate the vacancy reference number 213-MED-PRUH-7932406. Step 2: Prepare your CV and supporting documents including proof of GMC registration, qualifications, and any relevant experience certificates. Step 3: Submit your application through the NHS Jobs portal before the closing date of 17 May 2026. Step 4: If shortlisted, attend an interview where you must demonstrate your qualifications and experience. Step 5: Upon successful interview, complete the required pre-employment checks including Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Supporting Documents

The job description and person specification (JDPS.pdf) is available for download. Applicants should review this document carefully before preparing their application. Additional documentation may be requested during the selection process.

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.

Privacy Notice

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust values your privacy. Please review their privacy notice for information on how your personal data will be processed and protected during the application and recruitment process.

Additional Information

All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trust’s sites as required by the service. The Trust is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and post holders would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues in this regard. Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.

Conclusion

This represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Breast Surgeon to join one of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals. The Trust offers a supportive working environment, competitive remuneration, and the opportunity to work in a diverse and challenging healthcare setting. International candidates with the required qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply, with sponsorship available for eligible candidates.