Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking experienced and motivated

Locum Doctors

to work within NHS Trusts across the UK. Positions are available across multiple specialties and grades, offering flexible working arrangements and immediate start opportunities.

The postholder will provide high-quality clinical care to patients, working as part of a multidisciplinary team under consultant supervision. Duties may involve ward work, outpatient clinics, emergency admissions, theatre sessions, and on-call commitments, depending on the specialty and grade.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide safe and effective diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients. Undertake ward rounds, clinics, procedures, or theatre sessions as appropriate. Respond to emergency calls and provide on-call cover when required. Maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records in accordance with GMC and NHS Trust standards. Liaise effectively with nursing, allied health professionals, and other medical colleagues. Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, handovers, and discharge planning. Comply with Trust and NHS policies, including infection control, safeguarding, and confidentiality. Participate in clinical audit, governance, and quality improvement activities as requested.

Specialties Covered:

Agency locum opportunities are available across

all major medical and surgical specialties

, including but not limited to:

Medicine:

General Medicine, Acute Medicine, Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Neurology, Oncology, Haematology, Renal Medicine, Rheumatology

Surgery:

General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Vascular Surgery

Emergency and Critical Care:

Emergency Medicine (A&E), Intensive Care (ICU), Anaesthetics

Women's and Children's Health:

Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Neonatology

Mental Health:

General Adult Psychiatry, CAMHS, Old Age Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Learning Disability Psychiatry, Liaison Psychiatry

Other Specialties:

Radiology, Pathology, Public Health, Community Health, Genitourinary Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Palliative Care

Qualifications and Requirements:

Essential:

MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification. Full GMC registration with a current licence to practise. Minimum of 2 years post-graduate medical experience (relevant to grade). Right to work in the UK (visa or settled status). Valid life support certification (BLS / ALS). Occupational health clearance and up-to-date immunisation record. DBS check (enhanced level). Up-to-date mandatory training (Safeguarding, Manual Handling, Infection Control, etc.).

Desirable:

Postgraduate qualification (MRCP, MRCS, MRCEM, MRCPsych, FRCA, etc.). Previous NHS experience. Experience in teaching, audit, or leadership roles. Specialty-specific procedural competencies.

Personal Attributes:

Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work flexibly and adapt to different clinical environments. Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and high-quality care.

Additional Information:

Flexible shifts available (Days / Nights / Weekends / On-call). Travel and accommodation support may be available for certain placements. Positions available across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities supported.

Example Grades Covered:

Foundation Year 2 (FY2) Senior House Officer (SHO) / Junior Clinical Fellow Specialty Doctor Registrar / ST3+ / Middle Grade Consultant
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 43.75-99.19 per hour

Expected hours: 45 - 50 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person