Locum SHO medicine

Medecho LTD; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Part 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 for an NHS Trust. The role supports acute and general medical services, with immediate availability for suitably registered doctors.

The successful candidate will hold GMC registration with licence to practise, NHS experience, ALS certification, and strong teamwork skills to operate in a multidisciplinary environment. On-site work at BA21 4AT with NHS governance compliance.

Qualifications

• Proficient in acute patient assessment and management.
• Ability to recognise and escalate deteriorating patients promptly.
• Sound clinical decision-making and prioritisation under pressure.
• Effective communication and structured handover with the team.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care within NHS settings.

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 allied health professionals.
• Ensure compliance with NHS governance and patient safety standards.

Skills

Acute assessment

Escalation of deterioration

Clinical decision-making

Communication and handover

Time management

High-quality patient care

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
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification is essential

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
• 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

Locum SHO medicine

Company: Medecho LTD

Salary: £40 to £45 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: BA21 4AT

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 9 Oct 2026

Closing date: 7 Nov 2026

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