ST3+ Paediatrics - Altnagelvin Hospital

Direct Medics Ltd.; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Approved supplier

Recruitment support

Compliance assistance

Free training

Weekly payroll

Job summary

Direct Medics Ltd. are seeking a locum Doctor at ST3+ level in Paediatrics for Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry/Londonderry. The assignment runs from 2 November to 18 December 2026.

GMC registration with full Licence to Practice and right to work in the UK are essential, with a minimum of six months’ UK experience in a similar role. Candidates will join a trusted supplier providing locum cover across NHS settings, supported by dedicated consultants.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration with full Licence to Practice required.
• Right to Work in the UK required.
• Minimum 6 months of medical experience in this role or a similar UK role.

Job description

About Direct Medics

This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.

Direct Medics are currently seeking a locum Dr for the below post:

Grade: ST3+

Specialty: Paediatrics

Hospital: Altnagelvin Hospital

Dates: 2nd November - 18th December 2026

Essential Requirements

• Valid GMC Registration with full Licence to Practice
• Right to Work in the UK
• Minimum 6 months of medical experience in this role or a similar role within the UK

What We Offer:

• Approved and Trusted Supplier: Placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across leading healthcare systems such as the NHS and HSE, covering a wide range of settings and specialties.
• Dedicated Recruitment Consultants: We provide one-to-one support from our recruitment specialists with in-depth local market knowledge.
• Comprehensive Compliance Assistance: Full guidance on documentation and ongoing regulatory requirements.
• FREE Accredited Training: Remain compliant and current with training delivered by our in-house experts.

Benefits

We offer our medical candidates a complete end-to-end support package worth up to £2,000 annually. The following services are included and provided at no cost to our candidates:

• Free Annual Appraisal (worth £600 per year)
• Free Multi-Source Feedback (worth £200 per exercise)
• Free Revalidation Recommendations (worth £200 per recommendation)
• Free Governance Support: in the event of Fitness to Practice concerns (unlimited with no charge regardless of resources required)
• Free Enhanced Criminal Records Check
• Free Serology Reporting
• Free Occupational Health Assessment
• Unlimited Colleague Referral Bonus Scheme*
• Priority Locum Bookings
• Weekly Payroll & Choice of Payment Options
• Negotiable Payrates
• 24/7 On Call Assistance
• *T&Cs Apply

To discuss this role in further detail, contact our medical recruitment consultant directly on 02890 590077 or email at [e-mail] for further information.