Locum SHO - ST1 & ST2

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Job Title - Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) - ST1 & ST2

Location - NHS Trust Hospitals across the UK

Contract Type Locum | Full-Time | Fixed-Term / Ad Hoc Shifts

Start Date ASAP

Role Overview

An NHS Trust is seeking experienced and motivated Locum SHO Doctors (ST1 & ST2 level) to join its clinical workforce. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team, supporting consultant-led services across a range of specialties.

This is an excellent opportunity for doctors with NHS experience who are available to start immediately and are looking to gain further experience in a dynamic NHS environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, investigate, diagnose and manage patients under consultant supervision.

• Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, admissions and discharge planning.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.

• Request and interpret investigations appropriately.

• Liaise effectively with consultants, nursing staff and allied healthcare professionals.

• Escalate concerns regarding deteriorating patients promptly.

• Ensure compliance with NHS clinical governance and patient safety policies.

• Participate in the departmental rota, including on-call duties where required.

Specialties Covered

Candidates may be considered for roles within:

• General Medicine

• Acute Medicine

• Care of the Elderly (Geriatrics)

• Respiratory Medicine

• Gastroenterology

• Cardiology

• Endocrinology & Diabetes

• Nephrology

• Stroke Medicine

• General Surgery

• Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O)

• Urology

• Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

• Vascular Surgery

• Obstetrics & Gynaecology

• Paediatrics

• Emergency Medicine (A&E)

• Psychiatry

• Rehabilitation Medicine

Essential Requirements

• GMC Registration with a licence to practise.

• Minimum NHS clinical experience required.

• In-date Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate.

• Valid Right to Work in the UK.

• Ability to start work immediately / ASAP.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Understanding of NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience working at SHO / ST1 / ST2 level.

• Experience working within multiple NHS specialties.

• MRCP Part 1, MRCS Part A or equivalent postgraduate qualifications (desirable but not essential).

• Experience using NHS electronic patient record systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive locum rates.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Opportunities across multiple NHS Trusts.

• Supportive clinical environment.

• Ongoing placement opportunities for high-performing doctors.

• Access to a broad range of specialties and career development opportunities.