Locum SHO in Orthopedic and Surgery

Medecho LTD; Preston; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

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Medecho LTD is recruiting a Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) in Orthopaedics & Surgery for an NHS Trust in Preston. The role requires immediate start and on-site duties in a busy surgical team, with responsibilities spanning inpatient care, ward rounds and pre-/post-operative management.

The position is a contract role with on-site hours. Candidates must have GMC registration and NHS experience in orthopaedics or related surgical fields, and be available to start ASAP.

Competenze

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise.
• Previous NHS experience in Orthopaedics, Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Surgery, or related surgical specialties.
• Experience in managing acute surgical patients and ward-based care.

Mansioni

• 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 and other healthcare professionals.
• Supporting patient discharge planning.

Conoscenze

Acute patient assessment

Surgical ward management

Trauma assessment and management

Communication and teamwork

Time management and prioritisation

Basic procedural skills

Fracture clinics

Trauma & Orthopaedics rotations NHS

Flexibility to work days, nights, andW

Formazione

Full GMC Registration

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

• 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

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

Skills Required:

• Acute patient assessment
• Surgical ward management
• Trauma assessment and management
• Communication and teamwork
• Time management and prioritisation
• Basic procedural skills relevant to SHO level
• Experience with fracture clinics
• Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics rotations within the NHS
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends

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Locum SHO in Orthopedic and Surgery

Company: Medecho LTD

Salary: £40 to £45 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Preston, PR2 9HT

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 17 Oct 2026

Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

Summary

NHS Trust | ASAP Start

Job Title: Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) – Orthopaedics & Surgery

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
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification (mandatory)
• 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

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

Specialties Covered:

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

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

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

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