Locum Registrar (General Surgery, Urology, ENT & T&O)

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Locum Registrar (General Surgery, Urology, ENT & T&O)

Location: NHS Trust

Grade: Registrar (Middle Grade / SPR Equivalent)

Specialties: General Surgery, Urology, ENT (Otolaryngology), Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Locum

Hours: Full-Time / Rota-Based

Job Overview

An NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Locum Registrar to join its surgical workforce on an immediate basis. The successful candidate will provide high-quality clinical care across General Surgery, Urology, ENT, and Trauma & Orthopaedics departments, supporting both elective and emergency services as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for doctors with NHS experience who are looking for short-term or long-term locum assignments within a supportive clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, manage, and treat patients in surgical wards, clinics, and emergency settings.

• Participate in day and night on-call rotas as required.

• Clerking and reviewing acute surgical admissions.

• Performing practical procedures appropriate to Registrar level.

• Supporting Consultants in theatre, ward rounds, and outpatient clinics.

• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Participating in MDT meetings and handovers.

• Supervising junior doctors where appropriate.

• Ensuring compliance with NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards.

Essential Requirements

• GMC Registration with a licence to practise.

• Previous NHS experience at Registrar or equivalent level.

• Valid Right to Work in the UK.

• Experience in one or more of the following specialties:

o General Surgery

o Urology

o ENT (Otolaryngology)

o Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O)

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work independently in a busy NHS environment.

Desirable Requirements

• MRCS qualification or equivalent surgical membership.

• ATLS certification.

• Experience covering acute surgical on-call rotas.

• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).

Benefits

• Competitive locum rates.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Opportunities for long-term placements.

• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.

• Potential extension opportunities subject to service requirements.

Specialties Covered

• General Surgery

• Upper GI Surgery

• Colorectal Surgery

• Breast Surgery

• Hepatobiliary Surgery

• Emergency Surgery

• Urology

• ENT (Otolaryngology)

• Trauma & Orthopaedics

• Orthopaedic Trauma

• Elective Orthopaedics