Locum Senior House Officer (SHO)

nhs trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust is seeking experienced Locum SHOs (ST1/ST2 level) to join its clinical workforce. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team, supporting consultant-led services across a range of specialties.

GMC Registration with a licence to practise, in-date ALS, and the right to work in the UK are required, with the ability to start immediately. This role offers flexible locum arrangements and competitive rates, with opportunities to gain

Qualifications

• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Minimum NHS clinical experience.
• In-date Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to start work immediately / ASAP.
• Understanding of NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess, investigate, diagnose and manage patients under consultant supervision.
• Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, admissions and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Request and interpret investigations appropriately.
• Liaise with consultants, nursing staff and allied healthcare professionals.
• Escalate concerns regarding deteriorating patients promptly.
• Ensure compliance with NHS clinical governance and patient safety policies.
• Participate in the departmental rota, including on-call duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

An NHS Trust is seeking experienced and motivated Locum SHO Doctors (ST1 & ST2 level) to join its clinical workforce. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team, supporting consultant-led services across a range of specialties.,

• Assess, investigate, diagnose and manage patients under consultant supervision.
• Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, admissions and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Request and interpret investigations appropriately.
• Liaise effectively with consultants, nursing staff and allied healthcare professionals.
• Escalate concerns regarding deteriorating patients promptly.
• Ensure compliance with NHS clinical governance and patient safety policies.
• Participate in the departmental rota, including on-call duties where required. This is an excellent opportunity for doctors with NHS experience who are available to start immediately and are looking to gain further experience in a dynamic NHS environment., GMC Registration with a licence to practise.
• Minimum NHS clinical experience required.
• In-date Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to start work immediately / ASAP.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience working at SHO / ST1 / ST2 level.
• Experience working within multiple NHS specialties.
• MRCP Part 1, MRCS Part A or equivalent postgraduate qualifications (desirable but not essential).
• Experience using NHS electronic patient record systems. Competitive locum rates.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities across multiple NHS Trusts.
• Supportive clinical environment.
• Ongoing placement opportunities for high-performing doctors.
• Access to a broad range of specialties and career development opportunities.