Locum SHO Doctor
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40 to £45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Yorkshire, HD3 3EA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Medecho LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SHO |
Summary
Locum SHO – NHS Trust (ASAP Start)
Role Overview
The post is for a Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) working within an NHS Trust on an agency locum basis. The doctor will provide high‑quality clinical care, support the multidisciplinary team, and ensure safe patient management across allocated wards and clinical areas. The role requires a clinician who can start as soon as possible and who holds valid Right to Work in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver day‑to‑day clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients under consultant supervision.
Participate in ward rounds, clerking of new admissions, and ongoing patient reviews.
Support acute care areas including assessment units, emergency take, and on‑call duties (where applicable).
Request and interpret investigations in line with Trust protocols.
Prepare discharge summaries, documentation, and handovers to ensure continuity of care.
Work collaboratively with nursing staff, AHPs, and senior medical teams.
Escalate concerns promptly and contribute to safe clinical decision‑making.
Participate in rota commitments including evenings, nights, and weekends (if required).
Subspecialties Covered
(Adjust depending on the department you intend to advertise for.)
Medicine SHO
Acute Medicine
General Internal Medicine
Respiratory
Cardiology
Gastroenterology
Endocrinology & Diabetes
Care of the Elderly (Geriatrics)
Renal Medicine
Neurology
Haematology
Infectious Diseases
Stroke Medicine
Surgical SHO (if applicable)
General Surgery
Trauma & Orthopaedics
Urology
ENT
Vascular Surgery
Colorectal
Upper GI
Other SHO Streams (optional depending on Trust)
Emergency Medicine
Paediatrics
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Psychiatry
Requirements
Valid Right to Work in the UK (passport, visa, BRP, or settlement status).
Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
Up‑to‑date mandatory training and immunisation records.
Recent NHS experience at SHO/FY2+ level.
Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).
Ability to work independently with senior support available.
Contract Details
Start date: ASAP
Location: NHS Trust (details to be inserted)
Hours: Full‑time or part‑time; rota may include on‑calls
Pay: Agency locum rates (banding dependent)
Duration: Ongoing / fixed-term (as agreed with Trust)
Role Overview
The post is for a Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) working within an NHS Trust on an agency locum basis. The doctor will provide high‑quality clinical care, support the multidisciplinary team, and ensure safe patient management across allocated wards and clinical areas. The role requires a clinician who can start as soon as possible and who holds valid Right to Work in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver day‑to‑day clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients under consultant supervision.
Participate in ward rounds, clerking of new admissions, and ongoing patient reviews.
Support acute care areas including assessment units, emergency take, and on‑call duties (where applicable).
Request and interpret investigations in line with Trust protocols.
Prepare discharge summaries, documentation, and handovers to ensure continuity of care.
Work collaboratively with nursing staff, AHPs, and senior medical teams.
Escalate concerns promptly and contribute to safe clinical decision‑making.
Participate in rota commitments including evenings, nights, and weekends (if required).
Subspecialties Covered
(Adjust depending on the department you intend to advertise for.)
Medicine SHO
Acute Medicine
General Internal Medicine
Respiratory
Cardiology
Gastroenterology
Endocrinology & Diabetes
Care of the Elderly (Geriatrics)
Renal Medicine
Neurology
Haematology
Infectious Diseases
Stroke Medicine
Surgical SHO (if applicable)
General Surgery
Trauma & Orthopaedics
Urology
ENT
Vascular Surgery
Colorectal
Upper GI
Other SHO Streams (optional depending on Trust)
Emergency Medicine
Paediatrics
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Psychiatry
Requirements
Valid Right to Work in the UK (passport, visa, BRP, or settlement status).
Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
Up‑to‑date mandatory training and immunisation records.
Recent NHS experience at SHO/FY2+ level.
Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).
Ability to work independently with senior support available.
Contract Details
Start date: ASAP
Location: NHS Trust (details to be inserted)
Hours: Full‑time or part‑time; rota may include on‑calls
Pay: Agency locum rates (banding dependent)
Duration: Ongoing / fixed-term (as agreed with Trust)