Locum SHO - ST1 & ST2

Medecho LTD; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive locum rates

Flexible placements across NHS Trusts

Broad range of specialties

Supportive clinical environment

Opportunities for ongoing placements

Job summary

Medecho LTD is seeking experienced Locum SHO doctors (ST1 & ST2) to join NHS Trusts across the UK. Based in Barnsley, this on-site contract role offers exposure to a broad range of specialties and a dynamic NHS environment with consultant-led services.

You will provide high-quality patient care, participate in ward rounds and clinics, manage investigations, and contribute to safe discharge planning. GMC registration, NHS experience, ALS, and UK work eligibility are required, with ASAP start

Qualifications

• GMC registration with licence to practise in the UK.
• In-date ALS certificate.
• Minimum NHS clinical experience.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to start ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Assess, investigate, diagnose and manage patients under consultant supervision.
• Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, admissions and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Request and interpret investigations appropriately.
• Liaise with consultants, nursing staff and allied professionals.
• Escalate deteriorating patients promptly.
• Comply with NHS governance and patient safety policies.
• Participate in departmental rota and on-call duties.

Skills

GMC Registration

Clinical teamwork

Effective communication

Immediate availability

Education

GMC Registration (licence to practise)

ALS (Advanced Life Support)

MRCP Part 1 / MRCS Part A (desirable)

Tools

NHS EPR systems

Job description

Locum SHO - ST1 & ST2

Company: Medecho LTD

Salary: £35 to £45 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Barnsley, S75 2EP

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 6 Nov 2026

Closing date: 6 Dec 2026

Location - NHS Trust Hospitals across the UK

Start Date ASAP

Role Overview

An NHS Trust is seeking experienced and motivated Locum SHO Doctors (ST1 & ST2 level) to join its clinical workforce. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team, supporting consultant-led services across a range of specialties.

This is an excellent opportunity for doctors with NHS experience who are available to start immediately and are looking to gain further experience in a dynamic NHS environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, investigate, diagnose and manage patients under consultant supervision.
• Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, admissions and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Request and interpret investigations appropriately.
• Liaise effectively with consultants, nursing staff and allied healthcare professionals.
• Escalate concerns regarding deteriorating patients promptly.
• Ensure compliance with NHS clinical governance and patient safety policies.
• Participate in the departmental rota, including on-call duties where required.

Specialties Covered

• General Medicine
• Acute Medicine
• Care of the Elderly (Geriatrics)
• Respiratory Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• Cardiology
• Endocrinology & Diabetes
• Nephrology
• Stroke Medicine
• General Surgery
• Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O)
• Urology
• Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
• Vascular Surgery
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Paediatrics
• Emergency Medicine (A&E)
• Psychiatry
• Rehabilitation Medicine

Essential Requirements

• GMC Registration with a licence to practise.
• Minimum NHS clinical experience required.
• In-date Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to start work immediately / ASAP.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience working at SHO / ST1 / ST2 level.
• Experience working within multiple NHS specialties.
• MRCP Part 1, MRCS Part A or equivalent postgraduate qualifications (desirable but not essential).
• Experience using NHS electronic patient record systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive locum rates.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities across multiple NHS Trusts.
• Supportive clinical environment.
• Ongoing placement opportunities for high-performing doctors.
• Access to a broad range of specialties and career development opportunities.

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