Locum SHO medicine

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

Job summary

Medecho LTD is seeking a dedicated Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) in General Medicine for a busy NHS Trust. The role supports the medical team across acute and general medical services, ideal for doctors with NHS experience who can start immediately.

Requirements include GMC registration, ALS, NHS experience, and UK work rights, with strong teamwork and communication to operate within a multidisciplinary team.

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.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

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

ALS certification

NHS experience

Right to Work UK

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Clinical documentation

Job description

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

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Locum SHO medicine

Company: Medecho LTD Salary: £40 to £45 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: WS2 9PS 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

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.