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Medecho LTD; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Medecho LTD is seeking a Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) in Orthopaedics & Surgery for an NHS Trust in Liverpool. The role is an immediate-start contract, with on-site hours and a focus on high-quality patient care across orthopaedic and general surgical services.

The successful candidate will hold Full GMC registration, ALS (mandatory), and have NHS experience in Orthopaedics or related specialties. You will work within a dynamic surgical team and contribute to discharge planning and

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise.
• ALS certification (mandatory).
• Previous NHS experience in Orthopaedics, Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Surgery, or related surgical specialties.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to start ASAP.
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.
• Experience managing acute surgical patients and ward-based care.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and management of orthopaedic and surgical inpatients.
• Participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Reviewing new admissions and emergency referrals.
• Pre-operative and post-operative patient management.
• Assisting senior clinicians with patient care and treatment plans.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Liaising with nursing staff, Allied Health Professionals, and specialty teams.
• Supporting patient discharge planning.

Skills

Acute patient assessment

Surgical ward management

Trauma assessment and management

Communication and teamwork

Time management and prioritisation

Basic procedural skills

Safe prescribing practices

Job description

Location: NHS Trust, UK

Contract Type: Locum

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Locum SHO in Orthopaedics & Surgery to join an NHS Trust on an immediate-start basis. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic surgical team, providing high-quality patient care across orthopaedic and general surgical services.

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
• Previous NHS experience in Orthopaedics, Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Surgery, or related surgical specialties
• Valid Right to Work in the UK
• Ability to start ASAP
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Experience managing acute surgical patients and ward-based care

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and management of orthopaedic and surgical inpatients
• Participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Reviewing new admissions and emergency referrals
• Pre-operative and post-operative patient management
• Assisting senior clinicians with patient care and treatment plans
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Liaising with nursing staff, Allied Health Professionals, and specialty teams

Skills Required:

• Acute patient assessment
• Surgical ward management
• Trauma assessment and management
• Communication and teamwork
• Time management and prioritisation
• Basic procedural skills relevant to SHO level

Desirable:

• ATLS certification
• Experience with fracture clinics
• Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics rotations within the NHS
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Locum SHO in Orthopedic and Surgery

Company: Medecho LTD

Salary: £40 to £45 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Liverpool, L9 7AL

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 17 Oct 2026

Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

Summary

NHS Trust | ASAP Start

Job Title: Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) – Orthopaedics & Surgery

Location: NHS Trust, UK

Contract Type: Locum

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Locum SHO in Orthopaedics & Surgery to join an NHS Trust on an immediate-start basis. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic surgical team, providing high-quality patient care across orthopaedic and general surgical services.

Essential Requirements:

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
• Previous NHS experience in Orthopaedics, Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Surgery, or related surgical specialties
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification (mandatory)
• Valid Right to Work in the UK
• Ability to start ASAP
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Experience managing acute surgical patients and ward-based care

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and management of orthopaedic and surgical inpatients
• Participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Reviewing new admissions and emergency referrals
• Pre-operative and post-operative patient management
• Assisting senior clinicians with patient care and treatment plans
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Liaising with nursing staff, Allied Health Professionals, and specialty teams
• Supporting patient discharge planning

Specialties Covered:

• Trauma & Orthopaedics
• General Surgery
• Acute Surgery
• Emergency Surgical Admissions
• Elective Surgical ServicesFracture Management
• Post-Operative Care

Skills Required:

• Acute patient assessment
• Surgical ward management
• Trauma assessment and management
• Clinical documentation
• Communication and teamwork
• Time management and prioritisation
• Safe prescribing practices
• Basic procedural skills relevant to SHO level

Desirable:

• ATLS certification
• Experience with fracture clinics
• Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics rotations within the NHS
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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