Bank - Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Great Notley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare institution in England is seeking qualified doctors to work across various specialties on a flexible basis. This role involves supporting patient care through effective communication with nurses and clinicians, participating in daily activities, and maintaining high professional standards. Ideal candidates will be forward-thinking and dynamic, with opportunities for career development and training access. Shifts can vary, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Career development access

Qualifications

• Qualified doctor with relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with nurses and patients.
• High standards of professionalism and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support safe care by liaising between nurses, clinicians, and patients.
• Participate in board rounds and ward rounds.
• Provide supervision to other staff as needed.

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• To liaise between nurses, other clinicians, patients, relatives in order to support safe care
• To attend and participate in board rounds, ward rounds and other related daily activities
• To provide appropriate workplace supervision to other staff as and when needed as requested
• To maintain high standards of professionalism, especially in relation to documentation
• To arrive on time for the booked shift and be available for work from the arranged start time
• Attend local induction as appropriate when working in new areas
• Comply with Trust policies, including upholding the trust’s values and behaviours
• Other duties commensurate with the post/grade as advised by the speciality clinical

About Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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.

Designated Body

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.

Closing date

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025