Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Colorectal Clinical Fellow with interest in pelvic floor

The closing date is 17 November 2025

Job summary

We welcome applications to this fixed term post for a Senior Clinical Fellow in the General Surgery department with an interest in pelvic floor at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation trust.

The post is intended to give the successful applicant hands-on experience in a busy Pelvic Floor Unit. It is expected that the appointee will be given opportunity to work across all 3 main sites (Southend, Basildon and Broomfield) to deliver the best exposure to all the service can offer.

The first designated Pelvic Floor clinics were started at Southend in 2007 followed shortly by PTNS and Rectal Irrigation Services. The Regional Pelvic Floor Unit was formally established at Southend in 2015 with the building of a brand new dedicated Unit and appointment of a Pelvic Floor CNS and a Pelvic Floor Fellow. This is a busy centre offering comprehensive pelvic floor service to patients from mid and south Essex areas

It may be possible, by agreement, to support exposure to other areas of general and colorectal interest within the department based on individual experience and interest including, and not limited to: general surgery day case operating, endoscopy and other areas of subspeciality interest such as abdominal wall, IBD, colorectal cancer, TAMIS, robotic-assisted surgery and complex pelvic surgery including exenteration.

So, if this sounds like the right opportunity for you please apply today.

Main duties of the job

If successful, you will be supported by a network of clinical and administrative staff, both at Southend and across Essex, providing multi-disciplinary care and guiding patients through their complex pathways.

Joining this expanding team will provide invaluable experience within the field of Colorectal Surgery in addition to offering high quality multi-disciplinary team working.

You will assist the Consultant Surgeons in the provision of Services including:

  • Clinics -You will support new and follow-up clinics.
  • Theatres -You will have the opportunity to participate and be trained in a wide range of procedures appropriate to their level of training
  • Ward duties -You willundertake daily ward rounds supporting the existing team of junior doctors and consultants
  • Academic/Research -It is expected to play a contributory role in current departmental research, audit, quality improvement projects and teaching as well as lead research projects under the supervision of Consultants.
  • On-Call -This post will participate in a General Surgery middle grade on-call rota.

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

Details

Date posted

13 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,170 to £67,610 a year + 1A 50% Banding, Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-SUR-BR-5742

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are looking for an exciting new surgical role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are looking for an exciting new surgical role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council
  • MBBS or equivalent. MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

  • FRCS (Plas) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience at SpR (ie ST1-ST8) or equivalent level

Desirable

  • Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest
  • NHS experience
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council
  • MBBS or equivalent. MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

  • FRCS (Plas) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience at SpR (ie ST1-ST8) or equivalent level

Desirable

  • Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest
  • NHS experience
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary team

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

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Colorectal & Pelvic Floor Consultant

Mr Praveen

bandipalyam.praveen@nhs.net

01702435555

Details

Date posted

13 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,170 to £67,610 a year + 1A 50% Banding, Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-SUR-BR-5742

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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