Locum SHO medicine

nhs trust; Snitterfield CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Trust in England seeks a Locum SHO in General Medicine to join a busy medical team, delivering high-quality patient care across acute and general services. The post supports the medical team under consultant supervision and offers immediate start for doctors with NHS experience.

Applicants must hold GMC registration with licence, ALS certification, and a valid Right to Work in the UK; strong teamwork and communication are essential for effective multidisciplinary care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must hold GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• ALS certification is essential.
• Previous NHS experience is essential.
• Must have a valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Available to start ASAP.
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Recognition and escalation of deteriorating patients.
• Clinical decision-making and prioritisation.
• Effective communication and handover 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, and other healthcare professionals and senior clinicians.
• Ensure compliance with NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards.

Skills

GMC registration

ALS certification

NHS experience

Right to Work in UK

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical decision-making

Handover skills

Job description

• 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

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, 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