Job overview

Are you ready to take your surgical career to the next level in a dynamic, forward-thinking team?

We are looking for a dedicated Specialty Doctor in General Surgery to join our vibrant surgical unit at Basildon Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that is passionate about delivering high-quality elective and emergency surgical care while actively engaging in service improvement, education, and clinical governance.

As a key member of the department, you'll work alongside a supportive team of consultants, surgical care practitioners, and trainees. Your role will include hands-on involvement in inpatient and day case operating, outpatient clinics, and contributing to the on-call rota. You’ll also be encouraged to pursue teaching, research, and leadership opportunities.

Why join us?
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest in the UK, offering excellent development opportunities, flexible working, and a diverse, collaborative culture. We are committed to supporting your career through tailored training, access to cutting-edge facilities, and a structured path for progression. Located just outside London with great transport links, the area also offers a fantastic quality of life—whether you prefer vibrant towns or coastal tranquillity.

If you're ambitious, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialty Doctor in General Surgery at Basildon Hospital, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality elective and emergency surgical care. Your responsibilities will include managing surgical admissions, participating in theatre lists, outpatient clinics, as well as contributing to the on-call rota. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive timely, safe, and effective care. We're looking for candidates with strong clinical skills in general and emergency surgery , excellent communication, and a proactive, team-focused attitude. Teaching, audit, and involvement in service development are also key aspects of the role—making it ideal for someone committed to both clinical excellence and continuous improvement.

Working for our organisation

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.  

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.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations.  We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

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.