Locum SHO - ST1 & ST2

Medecho LTD; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive locum rates

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Medecho LTD is seeking Locum SHO Doctors at ST1/ST2 level for NHS Trust positions in Taunton. You will work within a dynamic team, supporting consultant-led services across multiple specialties and ensuring high-quality patient care on-site. Immediate availability is preferred and the role offers broad exposure across hospitals.

The position requires GMC registration, NHS clinical experience and ALS, with rights to work in the UK. MRCP/MRCS are desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with licence to practise is essential.
• Minimum NHS clinical experience is required.
• In-date Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate is required.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to start work ASAP.

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.
• Liaise with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety.

Skills

GMC Registration

Right to Work (UK)

ALS (Advanced Life Support)

Excellent communication

Teamwork

NHS governance knowledge

Education

Foundation Training completed

MRCP Part 1 / MRCS Part A (desirable)

Tools

Cerner

EPIC

Lorenzo

Sunrise

Job description

Locum SHO - ST1 & ST2

Company: Medecho LTD

Salary: £35 to £45 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Taunton, TA1 5DA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 6 Nov 2026

Closing date: 6 Dec 2026

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.

Candidates may be considered for roles within

• Care of the Elderly (Geriatrics)
• Respiratory Medicine
• Endocrinology & Diabetes
• GMC Registration with a licence to practise.
• Minimum NHS clinical experience required.
• 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.

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.
• Previous experience working as an SHO (ST1/ST2) within an NHS Trust.
• Additional life support qualifications such as ATLS, APLS or EPALS.
• Experience using NHS electronic patient record systems (e.g., Cerner, EPIC, Lorenzo or Sunrise).
• Completion of Foundation Training (or overseas equivalent).
• Previous rotational experience across multiple medical and surgical specialties.

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.
• Competitive locum rates.

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.