Locum speciality doctor
| Posting date: | 12 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £54 to £80 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Medecho LTD |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Specialitydoctor |
Summary
Specialty Doctor – NHS Trust (ASAP Start)
Location: NHS Trust (UK)
Contract: Agency Locum
Start Date: Immediate
Eligibility: Must have valid Right to Work in the UK
Role Summary:
The Specialty Doctor will provide high quality clinical care within the designated specialty service, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient centred care. The postholder will support inpatient, outpatient, and on call services as required by the department.
Essential Requirements:
• NHS experience (minimum 6–12 months in a relevant clinical setting)
• ALS certification (valid and in date)
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Valid Right to Work in the UK
• Ability to work independently at Specialty Doctor level
• Excellent communication and team working skills
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide high quality clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients
• Participate in ward rounds, clinics, and emergency cover
• Contribute to the on call rota as required
• Support junior doctors and contribute to teaching
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to clinical governance
• Participate in audits, quality improvement, and departmental meetings
• Work collaboratively with consultants and the wider MDT
Specialties Covered:
• Acute Medicine
• General Internal Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Geriatric Medicine
• Respiratory Medicine
• Cardiology
• Gastroenterology
• Anaesthetics
• ICU / Critical Care
• Psychiatry
• Paediatrics
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Surgery
Desirable Criteria
• Previous Specialty Doctor or Registrar level experience
• Additional life support certifications (ATLS, APLS, PALS)
• Experience in QI projects or teaching
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
What the Trust Offers:
• Supportive consultant supervision
• Opportunities for professional development
• Access to study leave and CPD funding
• Exposure to a wide range of clinical cases
Location: NHS Trust (UK)
Contract: Agency Locum
Start Date: Immediate
Eligibility: Must have valid Right to Work in the UK
Role Summary:
The Specialty Doctor will provide high quality clinical care within the designated specialty service, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient centred care. The postholder will support inpatient, outpatient, and on call services as required by the department.
Essential Requirements:
• NHS experience (minimum 6–12 months in a relevant clinical setting)
• ALS certification (valid and in date)
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Valid Right to Work in the UK
• Ability to work independently at Specialty Doctor level
• Excellent communication and team working skills
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide high quality clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients
• Participate in ward rounds, clinics, and emergency cover
• Contribute to the on call rota as required
• Support junior doctors and contribute to teaching
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to clinical governance
• Participate in audits, quality improvement, and departmental meetings
• Work collaboratively with consultants and the wider MDT
Specialties Covered:
• Acute Medicine
• General Internal Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Geriatric Medicine
• Respiratory Medicine
• Cardiology
• Gastroenterology
• Anaesthetics
• ICU / Critical Care
• Psychiatry
• Paediatrics
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Surgery
Desirable Criteria
• Previous Specialty Doctor or Registrar level experience
• Additional life support certifications (ATLS, APLS, PALS)
• Experience in QI projects or teaching
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
What the Trust Offers:
• Supportive consultant supervision
• Opportunities for professional development
• Access to study leave and CPD funding
• Exposure to a wide range of clinical cases