Locum Doctor - NHS Trust

Medecho LTD; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Medecho LTD is seeking a Locum Doctor to provide high‑quality patient care across NHS Trust settings in the UK. The role spans SHO, SPR, and Consultant levels, with ward rounds, clinics, and on‑call duties. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective patient care.

Applicants should hold GMC registration, possess UK work rights, and be able to start ASAP. Relevant NHS experience and ALS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Independent clinical decision‑making and supervision of junior doctors.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Prioritise workload

Team leadership

Patient safety

NHS policies

Electronic patient record

Job description

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)

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

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

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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Locum Doctor - NHS Trust

Company: Medecho LTD Hours: Full‑time Location: PE3 9GZ Working pattern: On‑site Job type: Contract Posting date: 30 Oct 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

Summary

Locum Doctor - NHS Trust (Generic Job Description)

Position: Locum Doctor (SHO / SPR / Consultant)

Location: NHS Trust, UK

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing / Fixed Term

Contract Type: Locum

Essential Requirements

• Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
• Valid Right to Work in the UK
• Previous NHS Experience
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications for grade applied
• Up‑to‑date Mandatory Training
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain)
• ALS certification (Essential for most specialties)
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

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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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.