Locum SHO medicine

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

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Medecho LTD is seeking a Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) in General Medicine to join a busy NHS Trust in a full-time on-site role. The candidate will support the medical team across acute and general services, starting ASAP, with various specialties covered and senior supervision available.

Essential requirements include GMC registration, NHS experience, and ALS certification, plus the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification is essential.
• Must have previous NHS experience.
• Must have a valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Available to start ASAP; strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, investigate, and manage patients admitted under General Medicine.
• Participate in ward rounds, patient reviews, and discharge planning.
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions under consultant supervision.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Liaise with nursing staff, allied healthcare professionals, and senior clinicians.
• Ensure compliance with NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards.

Skills

GMC registration

NHS experience

ALS certification

Right to Work (UK)

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Position: Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) – General Medicine

Location: NHS Trust

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Locum

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Locum SHO in General Medicine to join a busy NHS Trust. The successful candidate will support the medical team in providing high-quality patient care across a range of acute and general medical services. This is an excellent opportunity for doctors with previous NHS experience who are available to start immediately.

Essential Requirements

• Must hold a valid GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Must have previous NHS experience
• Must have a valid Right to Work in the UK
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, investigate, and manage patients admitted under General Medicine
• Participate in ward rounds, patient reviews, and discharge planning
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions under consultant supervision
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Liaise with nursing staff, allied healthcare professionals, and senior clinicians
• Ensure compliance with NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards

Specialties Covered

• General Internal Medicine
• Care of the Elderly (Geriatric Medicine)
• Respiratory Medicine
• Endocrinology & Diabetes
• Renal Medicine
• Infectious Diseases

Skills Required

• Acute patient assessment and management
• Recognition and escalation of deteriorating patients
• Clinical decision-making and prioritisation
• Effective communication and handover skills
• Time management and organisational skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Locum SHO medicine

Company: Medecho LTD Salary: £40 to £45 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: BL4 0JR Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 8 Oct 2026 Closing date: 7 Nov 2026

Summary

Position: Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) – General Medicine

Location: NHS Trust

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Locum

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Locum SHO in General Medicine to join a busy NHS Trust. The successful candidate will support the medical team in providing high-quality patient care across a range of acute and general medical services. This is an excellent opportunity for doctors with previous NHS experience who are available to start immediately.

Essential Requirements

• Must hold a valid GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification is essential
• Must have previous NHS experience
• Must have a valid Right to Work in the UK
• Available to start ASAPStrong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, investigate, and manage patients admitted under General Medicine
• Participate in ward rounds, patient reviews, and discharge planning
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions under consultant supervision
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Liaise with nursing staff, allied healthcare professionals, and senior clinicians
• Ensure compliance with NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards

Specialties Covered

• Acute Medicine
• General Internal Medicine
• Care of the Elderly (Geriatric Medicine)
• Respiratory Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• Cardiology
• Endocrinology & Diabetes
• Renal Medicine
• Stroke Medicine
• Infectious Diseases
• Haematology
• Oncology
• Rheumatology

Skills Required

• Acute patient assessment and management
• Recognition and escalation of deteriorating patients
• Clinical decision-making and prioritisation
• Effective communication and handover skills
• Time management and organisational skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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.