Locum SHO - ST1 & ST2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Exposure to multiple NHS Trusts

Supportive clinical environment

Ongoing placement opportunities

Broad range of specialties and career開

Job summary

Medecho LTD is recruiting experienced Locum SHO Doctors (ST1/ST2) to join NHS Trusts across the UK. These contract roles are on-site with immediate start and flexible patterns.

Successful candidates will provide high-quality care under consultant supervision, participate in ward rounds and clinics, and assist with discharge planning across multiple specialties.

On offer is comprehensive exposure to NHS care pathways and ongoing placement opportunities within a supportive clinical environment.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with 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.

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

Communication skills

Teamwork

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.

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

• 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.

Additional Details

Company: Medecho LTD

Salary: £35 to £45 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Wigan, WN1 2NN

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 6 Nov 2026

Closing date: 6 Dec 2026

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