Locum SHO - ST1 & ST2

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

Job summary

Medecho LTD is seeking experienced Locum SHO doctors (ST1/ST2) for NHS Trusts across London. You will provide high-quality care under consultant supervision and support a range of specialties in a dynamic NHS environment.

Successful candidates will have GMC licence, NHS experience, ALS, and be able to start ASAP. The role is on-site, contract-based with flexible placements across trusts, offering broad clinical exposure and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration with a licence to practise.
• Minimum NHS clinical experience.
• 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.
• 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).
• Experience using NHS electronic patient record systems.

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.

Skills

GMC Registration

NHS experience

ALS certificate

Right to Work

ASAP start

Communication

Teamwork

NHS governance

SHO/ST1/ST2 experience

Multiple NHS specialties

MRCP/MRCS (desirable)

NHS EPR systems

Education

Foundation Training completed

Tools

NHS EPR systems

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.

Candidate 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.
• 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.

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.

Job Details

Company: Medecho LTD

Salary: £35 to £45 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: London, N18 1QX

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 6 Nov 2026

Closing date: 6 Dec 2026

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