Job Description

Job Title: Locum Senior House Officer (SHO)

Employer: NHS TRUST

Department: Various Clinical Specialties

Reports to: Specialty Registrar / Consultant / Clinical Lead

Grade: SHO / FY2 / CT1-2 Equivalent

Location: NHS TRUST

Contract Type: Locum

Job Summary

The postholder will provide high-quality, safe, and effective medical care to patients within the assigned specialty under appropriate supervision. The role is suitable for doctors with Foundation or Core Training level experience seeking locum opportunities across a range of specialties within the NHS Trust.

The Locum SHO will work closely with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to assess, manage, and treat patients, contribute to ward rounds, clerking, and on-call duties, and ensure accurate documentation and communication of clinical information.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Perform initial clerking and assessment of patients on admission. Participate in daily ward rounds with senior clinicians. Manage acute and chronic medical/surgical conditions under supervision. Request and interpret relevant investigations appropriately. Maintain accurate and timely medical records in accordance with Trust policy. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and healthcare professionals. Participate in on-call and out-of-hours rotas as required. Ensure adherence to Trust policies on clinical governance, infection control, and patient safety. Engage in departmental teaching, audits, and quality improvement projects. Support junior colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.

Person Specification

Essential:

Full GMC registration with a license to practise Completed Foundation Year 1 (FY1) & FY2 competencies (or equivalent) Current right to work in the UK Experience in acute hospital settings Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Desirable:

Previous NHS experience in relevant specialty ALS / ATLS / APLS certification (as applicable) Participation in audit or quality improvement initiatives

Working Pattern

Standard hours: 40 hours per week (or as per rota) On-call duties: Variable (days, nights, weekends) Flexible working options available depending on departmental needs

Specialties Covered

Locum SHO roles are available across multiple clinical specialties within the NHS Trust, including but not limited to:

General Medicine

Acute / General Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine Endocrinology & Diabetes Respiratory Medicine Cardiology Gastroenterology Neurology Renal Medicine Rheumatology Infectious Diseases Dermatology

Surgical Specialties

General Surgery Trauma & Orthopaedics Urology ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Ophthalmology Vascular Surgery Cardiothoracic Surgery Plastic Surgery Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Emergency & Acute Services

Accident & Emergency (A&E) Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) / Medical Admissions Unit (MAU) Acute Surgical Unit

Women's and Children's Health

Obstetrics & Gynaecology Paediatrics Neonatology

Psychiatry

General Adult Psychiatry Old Age Psychiatry Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Liaison Psychiatry Learning Disability Psychiatry Forensic Psychiatry

Other Specialties

Anaesthetics Intensive Care Medicine / Critical Care Oncology / Haematology Palliative Care Rehabilitation Medicine Public Health / Community Medicine
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 40.00-50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 - 50 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person