King's International Observership Programme: Colorectal Surgery

Programme overview

Observership at King's College Hospital where observers can directly observe surgery; no UK registration needed as there is no direct patient contact.

Source intake statement at last review: Official institution page; current intake not confirmed

A published programme or position count does not establish a current vacancy.

Training and clinical exposure

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

International applicant assessment

Acceptance, medical registration and immigration are separate decisions. Clinical training does not automatically confer operative privileges.

Can international surgeons apply?

Eligibility unclear — confirm with the programmeCaptured from the official source listed below

Clinical role and hands-on restrictions

Observation only; no direct patient contactCaptured from the official source listed below

Medical registration

No GMC or NMC registration requiredCaptured from the official source listed below

Language

EnglishCaptured from the official source listed below

Visa or work authorisation

Valid UK visa must be obtained as part of the application processCaptured from the official source listed below

Application timeline and contact

Application deadline

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Commencement / intake

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Application cycle

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Published positions — not remaining vacancies

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

How to apply

Submit CV, informal interview, then selection and contractCaptured from the official source listed below

Official programme contact

kch-tr.EnquiriesKingsCommercial@nhs.net; +44 (0)20 3299 7560Captured from the official source listed below

Eligibility and application documents

Published entry requirements

Healthcare professionals supported by overseas employer, government or recognised sponsoring body; English expected at about IELTS 6.0 / OET B / TOEFL 90-100 (no certificate formally required)Captured from the official source listed below

Application documents

Detailed CV; informal interview; references, background checks and Occupational Health clearance; observership contractCaptured from the official source listed below

Benefits, funding and costs

Salary or funding

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Fees and upfront expenses

Placement and administration fees apply; amounts not statedCaptured from the official source listed below

Benefits and support

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Accommodation or relocation

Not yet confirmed from an official sourceNot yet confirmed

Unknown funding does not mean unpaid; unknown fees do not mean free. Confirm the written appointment terms before committing.

Host institution

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · King's Commercial Services

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · King's Commercial Services in London, United Kingdom hosts this official-source SurgFellow record in Colorectal Surgery. Listings do not imply endorsement or an open intake.