Locum Trust Grade SHO - General Surgery - ENT - Orthopaedics
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35 to £45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Medecho LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | LOCUMSHO |
Summary
Locum Trust Grade SHO – General Surgery / ENT / Orthopaedics
Location: NHS Trust (UK)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Agency Locum
Grade: SHO / Trust Grade (Equivalent to FY2–CT1 level)
Hours: Full time (rota based), including on calls, nights, and weekends as required
Job Summary
The postholder will work as a Locum SHO across General Surgery, ENT, and Orthopaedics, supporting inpatient wards, emergency admissions, theatres, and outpatient activity. The role involves delivering safe, timely, and effective clinical care under the supervision of registrars and consultants. The doctor will be expected to integrate quickly into the team and contribute to smooth departmental workflow.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
General Clinical Duties
• Provide day to day medical care for surgical inpatients across General Surgery,
ENT, and Orthopaedics.
• Participate in the surgical on call rota, including clerking emergency admissions and reviewing unwell patients.
• Perform initial assessment, investigation, and management of acute surgical presentations.
• Escalate concerns appropriately to senior clinicians and follow local escalation pathways.
• Support ward rounds, documenting clearly and ensuring timely completion of clinical tasks.
• Request and interpret basic investigations (bloods, imaging, microbiology) under supervision.
• Assist in theatres, including pre operative preparation and post operative reviews.
• Contribute to outpatient clinics where required.
Specialty Specific Exposure
General Surgery:
• Clerking acute abdomen cases, peri operative management, post op reviews, fluid management, and wound care.
ENT:
• Initial management of common ENT emergencies (epistaxis, tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, airway concerns) with senior support.
Orthopaedics:
• Assessment of fractures, post operative care, compartment syndrome awareness, and assisting in trauma lists.
Rota & Working Pattern
• Full time rota including days, long days, nights, and weekends.
• Mix of ward cover, admissions unit, and theatre support.
• On call commitments as per departmental needs.
• Flexibility required due to cross cover between surgical specialties.
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum of two years’ NHS experience at FY2/SHO level or above
Valid right to work in the UK
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Previous UK surgical experience at FY2/SHO level or above.
• Competent in basic surgical skills, cannulation, venepuncture, catheterisation, and initial emergency management.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate senior support.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Up to date mandatory training and right to work in the UK.
Governance & Professionalism
• Adhere to GMC Good Medical Practice and local Trust policies.
• Participate in handovers, morbidity & mortality meetings, and clinical governance activities where possible.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and discharge summaries.
• Ensure safe prescribing and follow antimicrobial stewardship guidelines.
Why This Role Suits a Locum SHO
• Broad exposure across three major surgical specialties.
• Ideal for building operative and acute surgical experience.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Immediate start for doctors seeking urgent locum work.
Location: NHS Trust (UK)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Agency Locum
Grade: SHO / Trust Grade (Equivalent to FY2–CT1 level)
Hours: Full time (rota based), including on calls, nights, and weekends as required
Job Summary
The postholder will work as a Locum SHO across General Surgery, ENT, and Orthopaedics, supporting inpatient wards, emergency admissions, theatres, and outpatient activity. The role involves delivering safe, timely, and effective clinical care under the supervision of registrars and consultants. The doctor will be expected to integrate quickly into the team and contribute to smooth departmental workflow.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
General Clinical Duties
• Provide day to day medical care for surgical inpatients across General Surgery,
ENT, and Orthopaedics.
• Participate in the surgical on call rota, including clerking emergency admissions and reviewing unwell patients.
• Perform initial assessment, investigation, and management of acute surgical presentations.
• Escalate concerns appropriately to senior clinicians and follow local escalation pathways.
• Support ward rounds, documenting clearly and ensuring timely completion of clinical tasks.
• Request and interpret basic investigations (bloods, imaging, microbiology) under supervision.
• Assist in theatres, including pre operative preparation and post operative reviews.
• Contribute to outpatient clinics where required.
Specialty Specific Exposure
General Surgery:
• Clerking acute abdomen cases, peri operative management, post op reviews, fluid management, and wound care.
ENT:
• Initial management of common ENT emergencies (epistaxis, tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, airway concerns) with senior support.
Orthopaedics:
• Assessment of fractures, post operative care, compartment syndrome awareness, and assisting in trauma lists.
Rota & Working Pattern
• Full time rota including days, long days, nights, and weekends.
• Mix of ward cover, admissions unit, and theatre support.
• On call commitments as per departmental needs.
• Flexibility required due to cross cover between surgical specialties.
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum of two years’ NHS experience at FY2/SHO level or above
Valid right to work in the UK
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Previous UK surgical experience at FY2/SHO level or above.
• Competent in basic surgical skills, cannulation, venepuncture, catheterisation, and initial emergency management.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate senior support.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Up to date mandatory training and right to work in the UK.
Governance & Professionalism
• Adhere to GMC Good Medical Practice and local Trust policies.
• Participate in handovers, morbidity & mortality meetings, and clinical governance activities where possible.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and discharge summaries.
• Ensure safe prescribing and follow antimicrobial stewardship guidelines.
Why This Role Suits a Locum SHO
• Broad exposure across three major surgical specialties.
• Ideal for building operative and acute surgical experience.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Immediate start for doctors seeking urgent locum work.