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Medecho LTD; Wirral; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Medecho LTD seeks a Locum SHO in Orthopaedics & Surgery for an NHS Trust on an immediate-start basis. The candidate will work on-site in Wirral, providing acute surgical care across orthopaedics and general surgery, with focus on ward-based management and timely clinical decisions.

Essential: Full GMC registration, ALS and NHS experience in relevant rotations; ability to start ASAP and work days/nights/weekends. Locum contract with competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• ALS certification mandatory.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and management of orthopaedic and surgical inpatients.
• Participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Reviewing new admissions and emergency referrals.
• Pre-operative and post-operative patient management.
• Assisting senior clinicians with patient care and treatment plans.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Liaising with nursing staff, Allied Health Professionals, and specialty teams.
• Supporting patient discharge planning.

Skills

Acute patient assessment

Surgical ward management

Trauma assessment

Clinical communication

Time management

Basic procedural skills

Fracture clinics experience

NHS trauma & orthopaedics rotations

Flexibility across shifts

ALS certification

Job description

Location: NHS Trust, UK

Contract Type: Locum

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Locum SHO in Orthopaedics & Surgery to join an NHS Trust on an immediate-start basis. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic surgical team, providing high-quality patient care across orthopaedic and general surgical services.

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise

• Previous NHS experience in Orthopaedics, Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Surgery, or related surgical specialties

• Valid Right to Work in the UK

• Ability to start ASAP

• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills

• Experience managing acute surgical patients and ward-based care

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and management of orthopaedic and surgical inpatients

• Participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings

• Reviewing new admissions and emergency referrals

• Pre-operative and post-operative patient management

• Assisting senior clinicians with patient care and treatment plans

• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation

• Liaising with nursing staff, Allied Health Professionals, and specialty teams

Skills Required:

• Acute patient assessment

• Surgical ward management

• Trauma assessment and management

• Communication and teamwork

• Time management and prioritisation

• Basic procedural skills relevant to SHO level

• Experience with fracture clinics

• Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics rotations within the NHS

• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Locum SHO in Orthopedic and Surgery

Company: Medecho LTD

Salary: £40 to £45 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Wirral, CH49 5PE

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 17 Oct 2026

Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

Summary

NHS Trust | ASAP Start

Job Title: Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) - Orthopaedics & Surgery

Location: NHS Trust, UK

Contract Type: Locum

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Locum SHO in Orthopaedics & Surgery to join an NHS Trust on an immediate-start basis. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic surgical team, providing high-quality patient care across orthopaedic and general surgical services.

Essential Requirements:

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise

• Previous NHS experience in Orthopaedics, Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Surgery, or related surgical specialties

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification (mandatory)

• Valid Right to Work in the UK

• Ability to start ASAP

• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills

• Experience managing acute surgical patients and ward-based care

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and management of orthopaedic and surgical inpatients

• Participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings

• Reviewing new admissions and emergency referrals

• Pre-operative and post-operative patient management

• Assisting senior clinicians with patient care and treatment plans

• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation

• Liaising with nursing staff, Allied Health Professionals, and specialty teams

• Supporting patient discharge planning

Specialties Covered:

• Trauma & Orthopaedics

• General Surgery

• Acute Surgery

• Emergency Surgical Admissions

• Elective Surgical Services

• Fracture Management

• Post-Operative Care

Skills Required:

• Acute patient assessment

• Surgical ward management

• Trauma assessment and management

• Clinical documentation

• Communication and teamwork

• Time management and prioritisation

• Safe prescribing practices

• Basic procedural skills relevant to SHO level

Desirable:

• ATLS certification

• Experience with fracture clinics

• Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics rotations within the NHS

• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends

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.

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