Job summary

This is a permanent position pending a satisfactory 1st year review and outcome.

Candidate should have in place GMC Registration, with at least 6 months NHS experience.

See emergency admissions presenting to A&E. During your post you will see the full range of fracture and acute Orthopaedic problems.Be involved in the day to day management of elective Orthopaedic and trauma patients on the wards.Attend theatre to assist and be taught basic surgical techniques.Learn and develop communication skills.Develop your skills in team working and working with other health professionals.Understand the process of discharge planning for patients with complex health and social care requirements.Become competent in practical procedures such as application of plaster of Paris, aspiration of joints, closed reduction techniques for joint dislocation, simple fractures, traction pin insertion, setting up of skeletal traction.Understanding the principles and practice of resuscitation in the trauma situation

Main duties of the job

Please see the job summary details:Clinical fellow grades are rostered for some clinic and theatre slots to ensure they receive clinical training and supervision.See emergency admissions presenting to A&E. During your post you will see the full range of fracture and acute Orthopaedic problems.Understand the process of discharge planning for patients with complex health and social care requirements.Attend theatre to assist and be taught basic surgical techniques.Learn and develop communication skills.

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

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£45,715 to £59,406 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-SUR-SO-8463

Job locations

Southend Hospital

Prittlewell chase

Southend on sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 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

• MBBS or equivalent from a recognised Medical School
• Full Registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice

Desirable

• UK NHS hospital experience
• MRCS part 1 +- part 2

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience at ST1-2 or equivalent level for at least 12 months in Trauma & Orthopaedics/Surgery. Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit.
• Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting. Understanding of the basic principles of research.
• Able to organise own learning and CPD

Desirable

• UK NHS hospital experience
• Experience of collecting and analysing and presenting data orally and in writing.
• Interest in or experience of research publications.
• ALS, ATLS, CCrISP

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent from a recognised Medical School Full Registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice Desirable UK NHS hospital experience MRCS part 1 +- part 2 Experience Essential Previous experience at ST1-2 or equivalent level for at least 12 months in Trauma & Orthopaedics/Surgery. Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit. Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting. Understanding of the basic principles of research. Able to organise own learning and CPD Desirable UK NHS hospital experience Experience of collecting and analysing and presenting data orally and in writing. Interest in or experience of research publications. ALS, ATLS, CCrISP

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

Southend Hospital

Prittlewell chase

Southend on sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

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

Southend Hospital

Prittlewell chase

Southend on sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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