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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Bank doctors (Consultant level in Anaesthetics) to cover a range of duties across specialties, including evenings, weekends and on-call shifts. This is a flexible bank role with no guaranteed hours, linked to a GMC approved designated body.
Applicants must hold UK registration, GMC/ Specialist registers, and have consultant-grade or locum consultant experience.
We are looking to recruit suitably qualified doctors to work across specialties for work ranging from a single shift to an extended post, with evening, weekend and on-call shifts available (depending on shift availability).
As this is Bank work, it is on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours.
For Bank doctors if you are subject to Approved Practice Settings (APS) we require you to already possess a designated body on your GMC for employment on the MSE NHS bank.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
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.
We are looking to recruit suitably qualified doctors to work across specialties for work ranging from a single shift to an extended post, with evening, weekend and on-call shifts available (depending on shift availability).
As this is Bank work, it is on an as and when basis with no guaranteed hours.
For Bank doctors to be connected to Mid and South Essex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a GMC approved designated body they must work a minimum of 12 shifts per month. If the applicant is already registered with an Agency then they remain the Designated Body and Responsible Officer.
GMC Registration
Essential
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mid and South Essex Trust
Essex
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Bank Recruitment Team
MSE Bank Recruitment
mse.bankrecruitment@nhs.net
03004430160
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£100 to £110 an hour
Per Hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
Bank - Consultant - Anaes
Job locations
Mid and South Essex Trust
Essex
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.