Job summary We have an exciting opportunity, following investment, to grow our General Medicine Department team, to offer enthusiastic, dynamic and friendly colleagues a chance to help develop new models of care and services that support all patients attending the hospital and within the local community in various specialties. These roles will undertake general outpatient clinics, perform inpatient in-reach and liaison work on the wards, contribute to advice and guidance and triaging of referrals from the primary care sector, as well as supervising the Speciality Registrars and Clinical Nurse Specialists. You will be welcomed into an inclusive, supportive and forward thinking Trust whose core values focus on both patient care and staff well being and be given encouragement to get involved in other areas of special interest with the opportunity for teaching and part time work available. You have an idea, we listen, support, nurture and make these visions into reality. Come and join our team Main duties of the job Your role will be to provide expert opinion on and treatment of our patients, sharing in the leadership of the multidisciplinary team and be dedicated to developing sustainable departments that delivers high quality care to all our patients whilst allowing for great work life balance. You will be expected to work alongside experienced dynamic colleagues with a variety of specialist interests, to develop clinical services, local pathways and to teach Primary Care and Junior Medical colleagues through a mixture of case-based review and formal teaching activity. As one of our valued Consultants, you will engage with and contribute to Safety and National Clinical Data Collection systems as required, helping and supporting the promotion of a friendly, team based working environment in line with Trust Values and undertake managerial and budgetary responsibilities as required with mandatory involvement in appraisals on an annual basis. We will 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. About us 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. Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation. 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. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-MED-BR-3135 Job locations Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities Are you a friendly, dynamic Consultant looking to join our supportive and forward thinking Trust, then we want to hear from you? Please see the attached Job Description about this exciting opportunity. We look forward to your application Job description Job responsibilities Are you a friendly, dynamic Consultant looking to join our supportive and forward thinking Trust, then we want to hear from you? Please see the attached Job Description about this exciting opportunity. We look forward to your application Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or Equivalent Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent MRCP (UK) or equivalent Desirable MD/PhD or other higher degree Postgraduate diploma ALS Experience Essential Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems. Experience of working independently as a senior clinician Experience of teaching trainees / multidisciplinary staff Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision. Desirable Previous experience as a Medical Consultant (locum or substantive) A special interest within Medicine complementing those currently in the directorate. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or Equivalent Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent MRCP (UK) or equivalent Desirable MD/PhD or other higher degree Postgraduate diploma ALS Experience Essential Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems. Experience of working independently as a senior clinician Experience of teaching trainees / multidisciplinary staff Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision. Desirable Previous experience as a Medical Consultant (locum or substantive) A special interest within Medicine complementing those currently in the directorate. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)