Locum Registrar

nhs trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive locum rates

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• Grade: Registrar (Middle Grade / SPR Equivalent) with GMC registration.
• MRCS or equivalent surgical membership desirable.
• ATLS certification desirable.
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) is advantageous.

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.
• Support Consultants in theatre, ward rounds, and outpatient clinics.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in MDT meetings and handovers.
• Supervise junior doctors where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

NHS experience

Education

GMC Registration with licence to practise

MRCS or equivalent surgical membership

Tools

ATLS certification

Job description

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. Grade: Registrar (Middle Grade / SPR Equivalent), 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).
• Competitive locum rates.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for long-term placements.