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Medecho LTD; Piddinghoe; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Medecho LTD in the United Kingdom is seeking a Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) in General Medicine to join an NHS Trust. The post is an on-site contract with immediate start and a competitive hourly rate of £40–£45.

You will support the medical team across acute and general services and participate in ward rounds, reviews, and discharge planning. Essential requirements include GMC registration with licence to practise, ALS certification, NHS experience, and right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification is essential
• Must have previous NHS experience
• Must have a valid Right to Work in the UK

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

Skills

Acute patient assessment and treatment

Recognition and escalation of deterior

Clinical decision-making

Effective communication

Time management

Teamwork and collaboration

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.

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

The post may involve working across one or more of the following specialties:

• General Internal Medicine
• Care of the Elderly (Geriatric Medicine)
• Respiratory Medicine
• Endocrinology & Diabetes
• Renal Medicine
• Infectious Diseases

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

The post may involve working across one or more of the following specialties:

• 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

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Locum SHO medicine

Company: Medecho LTD

Salary: £40 to £45 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: OL6 9RW

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 9 Oct 2026

Closing date: 7 Nov 2026

Essential Requirements

• Must hold a valid GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification is essential
• Must have previous NHS experience
• Must have a valid Right to Work in the UK
• Available to start ASAP
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.