Job summary
We have a wonderful opportunity to join the Accident and Emergency department at Basildon Hospital as a Speciality Doctor covering a 24-hour Emergency Department roster along with opportunities for professional development.
Our ED is a Trauma Unit part of the North East London Trauma Network, on average we see 147,000 attendances per year. Opportunities for variation in skills from Minor Injuries to life saving treatment in our state of the art Resus area.
The post holder will be clinically and educationally responsible to the Consultants in Emergency Medicine; with active participation in the reception, initial diagnosis, investigation and treatment of patients attending the Emergency Department alongside on-going referral if required In addition to Provide support for foundation doctors and junior clinical fellows grade doctors within the Emergency Department, taking the form of advice regarding diagnosis and treatment.
The post holder will supervise the junior medical staff's performance of procedures appropriate to their level of experience.
The Consultants are very committed to teaching and post-graduate training and will ensure appropriate opportunities for professional development including CESR programme.
Main duties of the job
The post Holder will be part of a full shift pattern providing 24 hour cover to the Emergency Department; your role will be the assessment, resuscitation, management and safe transfer (where necessary) of seriously ill and injured patients, care of patients on the observation ward as required., referral of patients to in-patient facilities as appropriate., supervision of junior staff and the involvement in Emergency Medicine multi-disciplinary teams and meetings.
You will be involved in the proactive patient management to achieve timely and high quality assessment and management, the teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and nursing staff and be actively involved in audit and the development of departmental policies.
You will play an active role in the day-to-day management and administration of the Emergency department. Out of hours you will be expected to assist in the running of the shop floor and support the department. The department has initiated new patterns of working to achieve the current targets and integral within these are the 'resus lead' and 'rapid assessment team' which are roles which will be undertaken by the CESR doctors within the department.
About us
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
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£61,542 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-MR-DoM-BA-5717-D
Job locations
Basildon
NetherMayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Are you a willing, friendly and organised Doctor with a desire for improvement and promotion, then we want to hear from you?
Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Are you a willing, friendly and organised Doctor with a desire for improvement and promotion, then we want to hear from you?
Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or Equivalent
* Completed 4 years full time post graduate training with 2 years in Speciality Training
Desirable
* Speciality Training within Emergency Medicine
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
Desirable
* Minimum of four years full time experience at SHO grade or equivalent, with at least 2 year being Accident & Emergency Medicine
Teaching
Essential
* Knowledge & experience of supervising undergraduates, junior Drs & Other staff
Desirable
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or Equivalent
* Completed 4 years full time post graduate training with 2 years in Speciality Training
Desirable
* Speciality Training within Emergency Medicine
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
Desirable
* Minimum of four years full time experience at SHO grade or equivalent, with at least 2 year being Accident & Emergency Medicine
Teaching
Essential
* Knowledge & experience of supervising undergraduates, junior Drs & Other staff
Desirable
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
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
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Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
NetherMayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
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