Specialty Doctor - General Surgery
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Job summarySpecialty Doctor in General SurgeryAre you ready to take your surgical career to the next level in a dynamic, forward-thinking team?We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in General Surgery to join our thriving surgical department at Basildon Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team committed to delivering outstanding elective and emergency surgical care while driving innovation, education and service improvement.Working alongside experienced Consultants, Surgical Care Practitioners and trainee doctors, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care across a range of surgical specialties. Your responsibilities will include inpatient and day-case operating, outpatient clinics, emergency surgical care and participation in the on-call rota.We are looking for a motivated clinician who is passionate about patient care, values teamwork and is keen to develop professionally. Alongside your clinical duties, you will have opportunities to contribute to teaching, clinical governance, quality improvement and service development projects, helping to shape the future of surgical services.This role offers a supportive environment, excellent multidisciplinary collaboration and the chance to make a real difference to patients' lives. If you are ambitious, compassionate and eager to further your surgical career within a progressive and welcoming team, we would love to hear from you.Main duties of the jobDeliver comprehensive care for elective and emergency general surgical patients, ensuring high standards of safe, effective and patient-centred care.Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute surgical conditions, including participation in emergency admissions, trauma management and on-call services.Participate in consultant-led ward rounds, providing ongoing clinical management and coordinating patient care throughout the surgical pathway.Undertake outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and endoscopy lists, contributing to the timely assessment and treatment of patients.Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication, continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.Participate in the full-shift on-call rota, supporting the provision of 24-hour emergency surgical services.Supervise, teach and support junior doctors, medical students and allied health professionals, contributing to education and workforce development.Engage actively in clinical audit, governance, quality improvement and service development initiatives, promoting continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of clinical practice.About usOur ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.DetailsDate posted07 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeSpecialty DoctorSalary 63,696 to 102,689 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number390-SUR-BA-8580Job locationsBasildonNethermayneBasildonSS16 5NLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesDeliver comprehensive care for elective and emergency general surgical patients, ensuring high standards of safe, effective and patient-centred care.Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute surgical conditions, including participation in emergency admissions, trauma management and on-call services.Participate in consultant-led ward rounds, providing ongoing clinical management and coordinating patient care throughout the surgical pathway.Undertake outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and endoscopy lists, contributing to the timely assessment and treatment of patients.Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication, continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.Participate in the full-shift on-call rota, supporting the provision of 24-hour emergency surgical services.Supervise, teach and support junior doctors, medical students and allied health professionals, contributing to education and workforce development.Engage actively in clinical audit, governance, quality improvement and service development initiatives, promoting continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of clinical practice. Job description Job responsibilitiesDeliver comprehensive care for elective and emergency general surgical patients, ensuring high standards of safe, effective and patient-centred care.Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute surgical conditions, including participation in emergency admissions, trauma management and on-call services.Participate in consultant-led ward rounds, providing ongoing clinical management and coordinating patient care throughout the surgical pathway.Undertake outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and endoscopy lists, contributing to the timely assessment and treatment of patients.Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication, continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.Participate in the full-shift on-call rota, supporting the provision of 24-hour emergency surgical services.Supervise, teach and support junior doctors, medical students and allied health professionals, contributing to education and workforce development.Engage actively in clinical audit, governance, quality improvement and service development initiatives, promoting continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of clinical practice.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMBBS or EquivalentMRCS/FRCS (or equivalent) Knowledge & Experience EssentialMinimum of 4 years experience as Foundation Doctor, Core trainee, Registrar or equivalentComprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems, both emergency and elective within General SurgeryDemonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional teamSkills in emergency surgeryThe full range of skills necessary to participate in the on-call rota for General SurgeryDesirableAble to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision. Teaching and Research EssentialKnowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staffKnowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMBBS or EquivalentMRCS/FRCS (or equivalent) Knowledge & Experience EssentialMinimum of 4 years experience as Foundation Doctor, Core trainee, Registrar or equivalentComprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems, both emergency and elective within General SurgeryDemonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional teamSkills in emergency surgeryThe full range of skills necessary to participate in the on-call rota for General SurgeryDesirableAble to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision. Teaching and Research EssentialKnowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staffKnowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameMid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressBasildonNethermayneBasildonSS16 5NLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameMid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressBasildonNethermayneBasildonSS16 5NLUnited KingdomEmployer's website