Locum SAS Doctor - ST3
| Posting date: | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £65 to £80 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2026 |
| Location: | Moorgate Rd, Rotherham S60 2UD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Medecho LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | LocumSAS |
Summary
Locum SAS Doctor (ST3+) – NHS Trust ASAP Start | ALS Required | Prior NHS
Experience Essential
Role Summary
The Locum SAS Doctor (ST3+) will provide senior clinical support across designated specialties within the NHS Trust. The postholder must hold valid ALS certification, demonstrate strong NHS experience, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The role involves direct patient care, ward-based duties, on call commitments, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
• Clinical assessment — Independently review, diagnose, and manage patients across acute and elective settings.
• Ward cover — Lead ward rounds, update care plans, and ensure safe patient flow.
• Emergency response — Provide immediate management of acutely unwell patients, including cardiac arrest response (ALS).
• On call duties — Participate in rota-based on call shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Documentation — Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with GMC and Trust standards.
• Team collaboration — Work closely with consultants, nursing teams, AHPs, and other medical staff.
• Supervision — Support junior doctors and contribute to safe clinical decision-making.
• Governance — Participate in audits, incident reviews, and quality improvement activities.
Specialties Commonly Covered by Locum SAS (ST3+) Doctors
Below is a comprehensive list of specialties typically included in ST3+ locum work. You can select or remove based on the Trust’s needs.
• Acute Medicine — AMU, SDEC, medical take
• General Internal Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Cardiology
• Respiratory Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• Endocrinology & Diabetes
• Renal Medicine
• Neurology
• Infectious Diseases
• Geriatric Medicine
• Haematology
• Oncology
• Rheumatology
• Dermatology
• ENT
• Ophthalmology
• General Surgery
• Trauma & Orthopaedics
• Urology
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Paediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Anaesthetics
• ICU / Critical Care
Essential Requirements
• GMC registration with licence to practise
• ALS certification (in-date)
• Minimum ST3+ level experience
• Previous NHS experience (minimum 6–12 months preferred)
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to work independently and manage acute presentations
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
Desirable Skills
• Audit experience
• Teaching involvement
• QIP participation
• Specialty-specific procedural competencies
Contract Details
• Start: ASAP
• Location: NHS Trust (UK)
• Hours: Full-time or part-time; rota-based
• Pay: Competitive hourly rate
Experience Essential
Role Summary
The Locum SAS Doctor (ST3+) will provide senior clinical support across designated specialties within the NHS Trust. The postholder must hold valid ALS certification, demonstrate strong NHS experience, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The role involves direct patient care, ward-based duties, on call commitments, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
• Clinical assessment — Independently review, diagnose, and manage patients across acute and elective settings.
• Ward cover — Lead ward rounds, update care plans, and ensure safe patient flow.
• Emergency response — Provide immediate management of acutely unwell patients, including cardiac arrest response (ALS).
• On call duties — Participate in rota-based on call shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Documentation — Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with GMC and Trust standards.
• Team collaboration — Work closely with consultants, nursing teams, AHPs, and other medical staff.
• Supervision — Support junior doctors and contribute to safe clinical decision-making.
• Governance — Participate in audits, incident reviews, and quality improvement activities.
Specialties Commonly Covered by Locum SAS (ST3+) Doctors
Below is a comprehensive list of specialties typically included in ST3+ locum work. You can select or remove based on the Trust’s needs.
• Acute Medicine — AMU, SDEC, medical take
• General Internal Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Cardiology
• Respiratory Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• Endocrinology & Diabetes
• Renal Medicine
• Neurology
• Infectious Diseases
• Geriatric Medicine
• Haematology
• Oncology
• Rheumatology
• Dermatology
• ENT
• Ophthalmology
• General Surgery
• Trauma & Orthopaedics
• Urology
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Paediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Anaesthetics
• ICU / Critical Care
Essential Requirements
• GMC registration with licence to practise
• ALS certification (in-date)
• Minimum ST3+ level experience
• Previous NHS experience (minimum 6–12 months preferred)
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to work independently and manage acute presentations
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
Desirable Skills
• Audit experience
• Teaching involvement
• QIP participation
• Specialty-specific procedural competencies
Contract Details
• Start: ASAP
• Location: NHS Trust (UK)
• Hours: Full-time or part-time; rota-based
• Pay: Competitive hourly rate