Locum Sho
2 weeks ago
**Position Title**: Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) - ST1 & ST2
**Location**: Various NHS Trusts across the UK
**Contract Type**: Agency Locum
**Specialty Areas**: Various Medical & Surgical Specialties
**Duration**: Flexible (Various shifts available, typically 3-6 months)
**Job Overview**:
We are currently seeking experienced and dedicated **Locum SHO** doctors (ST1 & ST2 level) to work across various NHS Trusts. The role will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care across multiple specialties, supporting consultants, senior medical staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- **General Medical Care**: Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients across various specialties under the supervision of consultants and senior medical staff.
- **Patient Management**: Involve in daily ward rounds, history taking, physical examinations, and medical decision-making.
- **Documentation**: Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation of patient care including clinical notes, discharge summaries, and treatment plans.
- **Communication**: Liaise with other medical professionals, nursing staff, and allied healthcare teams to deliver integrated care.
- **On-call Duties**: Participate in on-call shifts as per the rota, providing emergency care when required.
- **Clinical Skills**: Perform medical procedures within the scope of your competencies (e.g., cannulation, venepuncture, wound care, etc.).
- **Patient Safety & Quality**: Ensure adherence to clinical guidelines, protocols, and policies to maintain the highest standards of patient care and safety.
- **Multidisciplinary Teamwork**: Collaborate with a wide range of healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care plans and optimal patient outcomes.
- **Continuing Professional Development**: Actively participate in educational activities, clinical audits, and quality improvement projects.
**Specialty Areas (depending on availability)**:
- **Acute Medicine**:
- **Emergency Medicine**:
- **General Surgery**:
- **Orthopaedics**:
- **Paediatrics**:
- **Obstetrics & Gynaecology**:
- **Anaesthetics**:
- **Psychiatry**:
- **Cardiology**:
- **Gastroenterology**:
- **Respiratory Medicine**:
- **Endocrinology**:
- **Nephrology**:
- **Neurology**:
- **Urology**:
- **Plastic Surgery**:
- **ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat)**
(Additional specialties may be available depending on the trust and location.)
**Person Specification**:
- **Essential Criteria**:
- **Must have a minimum of 6 months NHS experience** at SHO (ST1 & ST2) level.
- UK medical qualifications (MBBS or equivalent).
- GMC registration with a valid license to practice.
- Right to work in the UK.
- **No clinical attachments will be considered.** Only applicants with direct NHS experience are eligible.
- Proven ability to manage patients effectively, with strong clinical and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team.
**Desirable Criteria**:
- ALS (Advanced Life Support) or equivalent certification.
- Good understanding of NHS policies and procedures.
- Ability to handle emergency situations and provide appropriate responses.
**Working Hours**:
- Full-time and part-time hours available (flexible shifts).
- On-call rota and weekend working may be required depending on the department.
**Benefits**:
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Flexible working hours with a variety of shift patterns.
- Opportunity to work in a diverse range of specialties and hospitals.
- Accommodation and travel arrangements provided, if applicable.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £40.00-£50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 - 50 per week
**Benefits**:
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- No weekends
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SHO
