Surgical Senior Clinical Fellow ST3 | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Southend-on-Sea is seeking Clinical Fellows to join its General Surgery teams on a full-time fixed-term basis, contracted until 30th September 2026. The role involves performing surgical duties under supervision, providing in-patient care, and participating in a shift on-call rota. Candidates should have post-core surgical training or equivalent, focusing on personal development in a vibrant department that promotes staff innovation and career growth.

Benefits

Opportunity for career development and innovation

Qualifications

• Experience in performing surgical duties under supervision.
• Ability to provide in-patient care and work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Leadership in clinical responsibilities after competency verification.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties with supervising consultant's guidance.
• Support consultants and doctors in delivering care.
• Provide surgical services for diagnosis and treatment.
• Ensure continuity of care for patients on the ward.
• Participate in the on-call rota as needed.

Skills

Post-core surgical training or equivalent

Clinical Fellow ST3+ level preferred

Job description

Overview

Mid and South Essex NHS Trust's Surgery Department is looking for Clinical Fellows to join our General Surgery teams on a fixed‑term full‑time basis, contracted until 30th September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in concert with the supervising consultant, who has final medical responsibility for all patients under his/her care.
• Support the consultants and FY1 to ST2 doctors in delivering in‑patient care within this busy and forward‑thinking department.
• Provide surgical services, including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of surgical illness.
• Work closely with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to deliver high‑quality patient care.
• Take clinical responsibilities and be placed on the on‑call rota only after the supervising consultant deems competent to do so.
• Meet with the educational supervisor to discuss personal development plans within the first six weeks of commencing the post.
• Perform operations and assist in theatres.
• Ensure continuity of care for patients on the ward.
• Participate in a 1 in 13 shift on‑call rota.

Qualifications

Post‑core surgical training (or equivalent) or more senior clinicians seeking further complex operative experience prior to taking up a consultant post. Clinical Fellow ST3+ level is preferred.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with an ambitious department that aims to deliver excellent local and specialist services, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Application

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. This advert closes on Friday 21 Nov 2025.