Job Description

Job Title: Locum Specialty Doctor

Location: NHS TRUST

Duration: ASAP Start

Full-Time / Part-Time

Salary: Competitive rate depending on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Locum Specialty Doctor to join our NHS trust , starting immediately. This role offers a dynamic and supportive environment, ideal for doctors with experience across a range of specialties. You will provide high-quality care in a range of clinical settings and contribute to the multi-disciplinary team working across the Trust.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

Provide comprehensive medical assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for patients in your specialty area.

Work closely with senior clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Participate in the care of emergency and complex cases, liaising with other medical teams when necessary.Perform specialized procedures relevant to the specialty.

Supervision and Teaching:

Supervise junior medical staff (e.g., Foundation Year doctors, CT trainees) and provide teaching sessions.

Participate in medical education programs, grand rounds, and case presentations.

Ensure junior staff are gaining appropriate clinical experience and are supported during their rotations.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with legal and Trust policies.

Provide clear and concise clinical documentation, ensuring continuity of care.

Participate in audits, clinical governance activities, and patient safety initiatives.

Ensure that all practices conform to relevant healthcare standards and protocols.

Contribute to quality improvement projects and team meetings.

Work alongside allied health professionals (nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, etc.) to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.

Provide support during on-call or out-of-hours services, depending on the specialty and department needs.

Specialties Covered:

Documentation:

Clinical Governance:

Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

On-Call Duty (if applicable):

Acute Medicine

Anaesthetics

Cardiology

General Surgery

Orthopaedics

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Paediatrics

Trauma and Emergency Medicine

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Geriatrics

Respiratory Medicine

Neurology

Renal Medicine

Dermatology

Radiology

Urology

Rheumatology

Infectious Diseases

Endocrinology

Qualifications and Requirements:

Essential:

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a license to practice.

Specialty-specific postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MRCP, FRCS, etc.) or equivalent clinical experience.

Relevant experience in the specific specialty area for which you are applying.

Valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

Right to work in the UK (e.g., UK/EU citizen, valid visa).

Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable:

Experience in a specialty doctor role or equivalent senior clinical experience.

Completion of CT3 or ST8 training, or equivalent experience.

Postgraduate qualifications in your specialty area (e.g., Diploma, Master's, etc.).

Previous locum or NHS experience.

Leadership or management experience.

Additional Information:

Location: The role is based at [Hospital Name], located in [Location], offering excellent transport links and amenities.

On-Call / Out-of-Hours: This role may include on-call responsibilities depending on departmental needs.

Accommodation: Assistance with finding suitable accommodation may be provided for the duration of the locum.

Benefits:

Competitive locum pay rate.

NHS pension eligibility (if applicable).

Opportunity to gain diverse experience in different clinical areas.

Access to continuing medical education (CME) and development opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 54.00-80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 - 50 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person