Locum SHO in Orthopedic and Surgery

Medecho LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Medecho LTD is seeking a Locum SHO in Orthopaedics & Surgery to join an NHS Trust in Manchester on an immediate-start basis. You will work within a dynamic surgical team, providing high-quality patient care across orthopaedic and general surgical services.

Applicants must hold GMC registration, ALS, and NHS experience, with eligibility to work in the UK. The role demands excellent communication, acute decision-making, and flexibility to cover days, nights, and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Experience in NHS Orthopaedics/Trauma & Orthopaedics or related surgical specialties.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• ALS certification is mandatory.
• Available to start ASAP.
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills.
• Experience managing acute surgical patients and ward-based care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage orthopaedic and surgical inpatients.
• Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Review new admissions and emergency referrals.
• Pre-operative and post-operative patient management.
• Assist senior clinicians with patient care and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Liaise with nursing staff, AHPs, and specialty teams.
• Support patient discharge planning.

Skills

Acute patient assessment

Surgical ward management

Trauma management

Clinical documentation

Communication teamwork

Time management

Safe prescribing

Basic procedures

Job description

Location: NHS Trust, UK

Contract Type: Locum

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Locum SHO in Orthopaedics & Surgery to join an NHS Trust on an immediate-start basis. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic surgical team, providing high-quality patient care across orthopaedic and general surgical services.

Essential Requirements

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
• Previous NHS experience in Orthopaedics, Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Surgery, or related surgical specialties
• Valid Right to Work in the UK
• Ability to start ASAP
• Excellent communication and clinical decision‑making skills
• Experience managing acute surgical patients and ward‑based care
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification (mandatory)

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment and management of orthopaedic and surgical inpatients
• Participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Reviewing new admissions and emergency referrals
• Pre‑operative and post‑operative patient management
• Assisting senior clinicians with patient care and treatment plans
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Liaising with nursing staff, Allied Health Professionals, and specialty teams
• Supporting patient discharge planning

Skills Required

• Acute patient assessment
• Surgical ward management
• Trauma assessment and management
• Clinical documentation
• Communication and teamwork
• Time management and prioritisation
• Safe prescribing practices
• Basic procedural skills relevant to SHO level

Specialties Covered

• Trauma & Orthopaedics
• General Surgery
• Acute Surgery
• Emergency Surgical Admissions
• Elective Surgical Services
• Fracture Management
• Post‑Operative Care

Desirable

• ATLS certification
• Experience with fracture clinics
• Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics rotations within the NHS
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company Information

Company: Medecho LTD

Salary: £40 to £45 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Manchester, M23 9LT

Working pattern: On‑site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 17 Oct 2026

Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

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.

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