Locum SHO medicine

Medecho LTD; Scotland; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 62 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Medecho LTD is seeking a Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) in General Medicine to join an NHS Trust on a locum basis. The post requires GMC registration, NHS experience, and availability to start ASAP. The role emphasizes acute and general medical care, multidisciplinary teamwork, and adherence to NHS governance.

Responsibilities include ward rounds, patient reviews, discharge planning, and accurate documentation. ALS certification and a right to work in the UK are essential for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be GMC registered with licence to practise.
• ALS certification is essential.
• Must have NHS experience and right to work in the UK.
• Strong clinical, communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilités

• 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 health professionals and senior clinicians.
• Ensure NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards.

Connaissances

Acute patient assessment

Escalation of deteriorating patients

Clinical decision-making

Communication & handover

Time management

High-quality patient care

Outils

ALS certification

Description du poste

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.

• 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

The post may involve working across one or more of the following specialties:

• 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

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Locum SHO medicine

Company: Medecho LTD Salary: £40 to £45 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: DG2 8RX Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 9 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 ASAP
• 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

The post may involve working across one or more of the following specialties:

• 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

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