Job Description

Job Title:

Locum Specialty Doctor (ST3-ST8 Level) - Multiple Specialties

Employer:

NHS Trust (various locations)

Reports to:

Consultant(s) / Clinical Lead in relevant specialty

Grade:

Specialty Doctor (Middle Grade) - Equivalent to ST3-ST8 level

Job Summary:

The Locum Specialty Doctor will provide high-quality medical care to patients within their appointed specialty, at a level equivalent to a Specialty Registrar (ST3-ST8). The post-holder will work under the supervision of consultant staff, while exercising a high degree of clinical autonomy in managing patients, supervising junior doctors, and contributing to departmental service delivery.

The role will involve direct patient care, participation in on-call rotas (as required), multidisciplinary team working, and active involvement in clinical governance and audit activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care within the specialty. Undertake ward rounds, outpatient clinics, theatre lists, procedural sessions, and emergency duties as appropriate. Assess, investigate, diagnose, and treat patients in line with departmental protocols and national guidelines. Lead and participate in the management of acute and emergency cases, including on-call work. Supervise and support junior medical staff (FY1-CT2 level). Liaise effectively with nursing, allied health professionals, and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement projects, morbidity & mortality meetings, and departmental audits. Engage in teaching of junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare staff. Maintain accurate, timely, and legible clinical records. Comply with Trust policies on infection control, safeguarding, and patient confidentiality. Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with GMC requirements.

Person Specification:

Essential:

GMC registration with a license to practise. Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience, including at least 2 years in the relevant specialty. Equivalent competence to ST3-ST8 level in the UK. Ability to work independently and make safe clinical decisions.

Desirable:

MRCP/MRCS/MRCPsych/FRCA or equivalent postgraduate qualification. NHS experience.

Specialties Covered:

This locum pool may include placements in one or more of the following specialties:

Acute & General Medicine Specialties

Acute Medicine Cardiology Endocrinology & Diabetes Gastroenterology Geriatric Medicine Haematology Infectious Diseases Nephrology Neurology Oncology Palliative Medicine Rehabilitation Medicine Respiratory Medicine Rheumatology

Surgical Specialties

General Surgery Breast Surgery Colorectal Surgery Upper GI Surgery Hepatobiliary Surgery Trauma & Orthopaedics Vascular Surgery Urology Plastic Surgery Cardiothoracic Surgery ENT (Otolaryngology) Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Paediatric Surgery

Emergency & Critical Care

Emergency Medicine Intensive Care Medicine Anaesthetics

Women's & Children's Health

Obstetrics & Gynaecology Paediatrics Neonatology

Mental Health Specialties

General Adult Psychiatry Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (CAMHS) Old Age Psychiatry Liaison Psychiatry Forensic Psychiatry Learning Disability Psychiatry Substance Misuse Psychiatry

Other Specialties

Dermatology Ophthalmology

Typical Working Pattern:

40 hours per week (full-time) or pro rata for part-time. Shift patterns may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call duties.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 60.00-80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 - 50 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LOCUM ST3+