Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

FY2 Doctor - General Surgery

The closing date is 11 July 2025

Job summary

This post is for a junior doctor in the Surgical unit at FY2 Level. The main role of the post is to support the FY1 doctors in delivering In-patient care. They will be at FY2 level on the on call rota. This placement is NOT recognised for training.

Applications are invited for a full time post of FY2 in General Surgery which include colorectal, breast and general services. The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible and this will be a permanent post.

You will gain experience of working in a busy DGH as well as experience of laparoscopic colorectal, vascular, general and breast surgery. The successful candidate will also participate in the on call rota along with the current trainees.

Candidates will require full registration with the General Medical Council. The post-holder will be encouraged to develop clinical, managerial and educational skills within the Trust.

Mid and Southend Essex NHS Foundation Trust has an ongoing commitment to first class service delivery and innovative long-term initiatives and has now been awarded Associate University Hospital Teaching Status with University College London.

The Trust site is situated in the South East of England, close to London and the M25.

Main duties of the job

Within y9our role, your responsibilities will be:

Liaise between nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff

Attend to the day to day management of day case, out-patient and in-patients

Attend and participate in ward rounds and operating theatre sessions as timetabled

Attend general and specialist out-patient, diagnostic and pre-assessment clinics

Teach medical students as directed

Supervise, monitor and assist the F1 doctors in posts with an attached F1

Take part in rostered emergency work

To keep up-to date with all administrative duties including letters, results and discharge summaries as require

About us

Our 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

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Foundation Doctor

Salary

£41,541 to £46,553 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-SUR-BA-5149

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

Experience and Skills

Essential

Good communication with clear written skills

Desirable

Experience of teaching medical students or other healthcare professionals

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration
MBBS or equivalent from recognised medical school
FY1 or equivalent completed

Desirable

BSc or other relevant degree

Person Specification

Experience and Skills

Essential

Good communication with clear written skills

Desirable

Experience of teaching medical students or other healthcare professionals

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration
MBBS or equivalent from recognised medical school
FY1 or equivalent completed

Desirable

BSc or other relevant degree

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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)