Locum Doctor - NHS Trust

Medecho LTD; Piddinghoe; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Medecho LTD is seeking Locum Doctors for NHS Trust assignments across the UK. Roles require GMC registration, UK work rights, and DBS clearance. ALS certification is essential for most specialties and candidates should be able to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care, cover ward rounds, outpatient clinics where applicable, and participate in on-call rotas, supporting Consultants, Registrars, and Nursing teams.

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).

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.
• Leading ward rounds and managing patient pathways.
• Participation in consultant-led clinics.
• Supporting emergency admissions and referrals.
• Participation in audit, governance, and teaching activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical assessment

Prioritisation

Teamwork & 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

Consultant

• Leading and delivering specialist clinical services

• Conducting outpatient clinics and ward rounds

• 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: OL6 9RW Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 31 Oct 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026