(**) Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£63,696 - £102,689 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southend on Sea, SS0 0RY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Applicants are invited to apply for a permanent full time Specialty Doctor post within the Anaesthetics Department at Southend University Hospital. This post is to commence as soon as possible, subject to successful pre-employment checks.

The proposed timetable provides Anaesthetic cover for a range of surgical specialties, on the basis of ten programmed activities of cover plus optional Additional Programmed activities which is based on a 7 week cycle. Participation in a 1:7 duty rota is expected. (This includes weekends).

Specialty doctors wishing to pursue CESR will have access to guidance and support from our CESR lead coordinator and the clinical supervisors

N.B. we are unable to count Clinical Fellow/Specialty Registrar experience when calculating your salary as per the 2021 Terms and Conditions.

• The proposed timetable within the Job Description provides Anaesthetic cover for a range of surgical specialities, on the basis of ten programmed activities of cover.

• Participation in on call duty rota which includes weekends and nights.

• Other duties include pre- and post-operative visiting of patients, audit, administrative, and other departmental functions.

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

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.

This advert closes on Sunday 8 Nov 2026

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