Job summary
We are looking to recruit suitably qualified doctors to work across specialties, 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.

Designated Body
We require all bank doctors to already possess a designated body on your GMC for employment on the MSE NHS bank.

Main duties of the job

• 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 us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Once we have reached the required number of applicants for this post, we have the right to close or withdraw this vacancy.

Details
Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty registrar
Salary: £62 to £72 an hour Per Hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: Bank SD - Paediatrics
Closing date: 13 November 2026

Person Specification
Registration/Qualification

• Essential: GMC
• Desirable: MBBS

Experience

• Essential: Years at Speciality
• Desirable: 4 Years post grade experience

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. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Contact
Bank Recruitment Team, mse.bankrecruitment@nhs.net, 03004430160