Locum SHO - ST1 & ST2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive locum rates

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities across NHS Trusts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Medecho LTD is seeking Locum SHO doctors (ST1/ST2) to join NHS Trusts across the UK. The role offers flexible placement across multiple sites with on-site work and immediate start for qualified doctors with GMC registration.

Responsibilities include ward rounds, clinics, and discharge planning within a consultant-led team. Competitive locum rates apply, with opportunities across a broad range of NHS specialties.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration with a licence to practise is essential.
• Minimum NHS clinical experience required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

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 health care professionals.
• Escalate concerns regarding deteriorating patients promptly.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to start ASAP

Education

GMC Registration with licence to practise

Tools

NHS EPR systems (Cerner, EPIC, Lorenzo, Sunrise)

Job description

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.

Candidates may be considered for roles within:

• Care of the Elderly (Geriatrics)
• Respiratory Medicine
• Endocrinology & Diabetes
• GMC Registration with a licence to practise.
• Minimum NHS clinical experience required.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.

1. Previous experience working as an SHO (ST1/ST2) within an NHS Trust.
2. Additional life support qualifications such as ATLS, APLS or EPALS.
3. Experience using NHS electronic patient record systems (e.g., Cerner, EPIC, Lorenzo or Sunrise).
4. Completion of Foundation Training (or overseas equivalent).
5. Previous rotational experience across multiple medical and surgical specialties.

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Locum SHO - ST1 & ST2

Company: Medecho LTD Salary: £35 to £45 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Surrey, KT2 7QB Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 6 Dec 2026

Summary

Job Title - Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) - ST1 & ST2

Location - NHS Trust Hospitals across the UK

Contract Type Locum | Full-Time | Fixed-Term / Ad Hoc Shifts

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

Candidates may be considered for roles within:

• 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.

Essential requirements

1. Previous experience working as an SHO (ST1/ST2) within an NHS Trust.
2. Additional life support qualifications such as ATLS, APLS or EPALS.
3. Experience using NHS electronic patient record systems (e.g., Cerner, EPIC, Lorenzo or Sunrise).
4. Completion of Foundation Training (or overseas equivalent).
5. Previous rotational experience across multiple medical and surgical specialties.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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