Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor - Anaesthesia

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Job summary

The primary role for the successful candidate will be to join the Anaesthetic Team covering elective theatres, Obstetric anaesthetics, with on-call commitments.

We are looking for a Speciality doctor in Anaesthetics who has considerable experience.

You will be expected to have an understanding and awareness of clinical governance and be passionate about patient care and safety.

The successful candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing staff in order to provide a complete Anaesthetics Service.

The Trust is committed to offering a much more patient focussed service and Anaesthetics has made their services available seven days a week and the successful applicant will be expected to participate in these services. Anaesthesia services are provided for 2-day Surgery theatres at Orsett.

Basildon has 7 main theatres, 3-day surgery theatres, Hybrid, Van Guard and 2 maternity theatres.

The day unit also feeds patients into the main theatres. In addition, anaesthetic services are provided for A&E, X-ray, Cardiology and patients requiring ECT.

Main duties of the job

You will get a chance to work across a variety of Anaesthesia services including joining our team based at our Orsett site as well as in our main theatres in Basildon.

You will provide anaesthetic support across our seven main theatres, three day surgery theatres and two maternity theatres. The day unit also feeds patients into the main theatres. You will also get a chance to work alongside colleagues in A&E, X-ray, and Cardiology.

Your career development will be fully supported and you will be given the opportunity to learn and undertake further training so that you can progress to where you want to go. Including support for the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) Application process by the General Medical Council.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum (Pro rata) - MC75

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-TAC-BA-6105-A

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • 2 years minimum experience in Anaesthesia 4 years ST experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding principles of Audit

Desirable

  • Undertaking Audit projects
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • 2 years minimum experience in Anaesthesia 4 years ST experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding principles of Audit

Desirable

  • Undertaking Audit projects

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

GS Anil Kumar

anil.gskumar@nhs.net

01268524900

Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum (Pro rata) - MC75

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-TAC-BA-6105-A

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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