Job Description

Locum Specialty Trainee (ST) -

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Type:

Locum / Full-time or Part-time

Grade:

ST1-ST3 / ST4-ST8 (depending on role)

1. Role Summary

The NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and reliable

Locum Specialty Trainee

. The post is available for an

immediate start

and offers the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality patient care in line with NHS standards.

The successful candidate will provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients under consultant supervision while contributing to the smooth operation of the department.

This locum post may be offered within one of the following specialties:

Acute Medicine General Internal Medicine Emergency Medicine General Surgery Trauma & Orthopaedics Obstetrics & Gynaecology Paediatrics Psychiatry Anaesthetics Intensive Care Medicine ENT Ophthalmology Radiology Cardiology Gastroenterology Respiratory Medicine Neurology Renal Medicine Oncology / Haematology

3. Key Duties & Responsibilities

Provide safe and effective clinical care under consultant supervision. Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews, clerking, and documentation. Participate in emergency assessments and acute take (where applicable). Support outpatient clinics, theatres, and procedural work (depending on specialty). Ensure timely completion of discharge summaries and clinical notes. Work collaboratively with nursing, AHPs, and wider MDT. Participate in the on-call rota as required. Follow Trust policies, clinical guidelines, and GMC Good Medical Practice. Engage in audits, teaching, and quality improvement activities.

4. Qualification Requirements

Essential:

MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical degree. Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice. Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent. Relevant clinical experience for ST level applied (ST1-3 or ST4-8). Up-to-date ALS certification (or willingness to obtain). Right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

Previous NHS experience at the same specialty/grade. Additional life-support qualifications (e.g., APLS, ATLS, PALS, ILS depending on specialty). Evidence of participation in audits, QI, research or teaching.

5. Skills & Competencies

Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving ability. Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare staff. Ability to work under pressure in busy clinical settings. Professionalism, reliability, and excellent time-management. Commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical governance.

6. Additional Requirements

Enhanced DBS clearance. Occupational health clearance (including immunity screening). Compliance with Trust mandatory training. Ability to participate in on-call and shift patterns as required.

7. Benefits

Competitive locum hourly rate / NHS pay scale depending on grade. Flexible working opportunities. Supportive team and structured handover process. Exposure to a broad range of clinical cases
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 60.00-80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 - 50 per week

Work Location: In person