Locum Doctor - NHS Trust

Medecho LTD; Basildon; Vor Ort; GBP 83.000 - 117.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Medecho LTD is seeking a Locum Doctor to work within a NHS Trust in the UK. The role involves direct patient care across specialties, ward rounds, and on-call duties. It requires GMC registration, right to work in the UK, and DBS clearance. The post is on-site and ongoing/fixed-term within a Trust setting.

Candidate will work with Consultants, Specialty Registrars, junior doctors, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective patient care and meet Trust objectives.

Qualifikationen

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain).
• ALS certification (Essential for most specialties).
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Aufgaben

• Ward rounds and daily patient reviews.
• Clerking admissions and discharge summaries.
• Ordering and interpreting investigations.
• Participation in on‑call rota.
• Communication with patients and relatives.
• Escalating concerns to senior clinicians.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Team leadership

Patient safety

NHS policies

Electronic records

Ausbildung

Jobbeschreibung

Locum Doctor - NHS Trust (Generic Job Description)

Location: NHS Trust, UK

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing / Fixed Term

Contract Type: Locum

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
• Valid Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain)
• ALS certification (Essential for most specialties)
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

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Job Summary

The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care within the relevant specialty, supporting clinical services across the Trust. The role involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, ward cover, outpatient clinics (where applicable), and participation in on-call rotas.

The doctor will work closely with Consultants, Specialist Registrars, Junior Doctors, Nursing Teams, and Allied Healthcare Professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care.

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Generic Duties & Responsibilities

SHO (Senior House Officer)

• Ward rounds and daily patient reviews
• Clerking admissions and discharge summaries
• Ordering and interpreting investigations
• Participation in on-call rota
• Communication with patients and relatives
• Escalating concerns to senior clinicians
• Maintaining accurate clinical records

SPR (Specialty Registrar)

• Independent clinical decision‑making
• Leading ward rounds and managing patient pathways
• Supervising junior doctors
• Participation in consultant‑led clinics
• Supporting emergency admissions and referrals
• Participation in audit, governance, and teaching activities
• On‑call commitments as required

Consultant

• Leading and delivering specialist clinical services
• Conducting outpatient clinics and ward rounds
• Supervising junior medical staff
• Clinical leadership within the department
• Participation in governance, education, and service development
• Supporting Trust objectives and quality improvement initiatives
• On‑call duties where applicable

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We welcome applications from doctors with NHS experience in the following specialties:

Medical Specialties

• Elderly Care / Geriatrics
• Respiratory Medicine
• Renal Medicine
• Infectious Diseases

Surgical Specialties

• Hepatobiliary Surgery
• Cardiothoracic Surgery

Women's & Children's Services

• Community Paediatrics

Emergency & Critical Care

• Mental Health

Other Specialties

• Ophthalmology

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Skills Required

• Excellent communication skills
• Clinical assessment and decision-making
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Team-working and leadership skills
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care
• Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures
• Electronic patient record experience preferred

Skills RequiredExcellent communication skillsClinical assessment and decision-makingAbility to prioritise workload effectivelyTeam-working and leadership skillsCommitment to patient safety and quality careKnowledge of NHS policies and proceduresElectronic patient record experience preferred

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Company Details

Company: Medecho LTD

Hours: Full-time

Location: SS16 5NL

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 30 Oct 2026

Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

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