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Liverpool Source: WhatJobs
£40 to £45 an hour

Position: Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) – General Medicine

Location: NHS Trust

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Locum

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Locum SHO in General Medicine to join a busy NHS Trust. The successful candidate will support the medical team in providing high-quality patient care across a range of acute and general medical services. This is an excellent opportunity for doctors with previous NHS experience who are available to start immediately.

  • Must hold a valid GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • Must have previous NHS experience
  • Must have a valid Right to Work in the UK
  • Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess, investigate, and manage patients admitted under General Medicine
  • Participate in ward rounds, patient reviews, and discharge planning
  • Manage acute and chronic medical conditions under consultant supervision
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Liaise with nursing staff, allied healthcare professionals, and senior clinicians
  • Ensure compliance with NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards

The post may involve working across one or more of the following specialties:

  • General Internal Medicine
  • Care of the Elderly (Geriatric Medicine)
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Endocrinology & Diabetes
  • Renal Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Skills Required

  • Acute patient assessment and management
  • Recognition and escalation of deteriorating patients
  • Clinical decision-making and prioritisation
  • Effective communication and handover skills
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care

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Locum SHO medicine

Company: Medecho LTD

Salary: £40 to £45 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: L7 8YE

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 9 Oct 2026

Closing date: 7 Nov 2026

Summary

Position: Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) – General Medicine

Location: NHS Trust

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Locum

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Locum SHO in General Medicine to join a busy NHS Trust. The successful candidate will support the medical team in providing high-quality patient care across a range of acute and general medical services. This is an excellent opportunity for doctors with previous NHS experience who are available to start immediately.

Essential Requirements

  • Must hold a valid GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification is essential
  • Must have previous NHS experience
  • Must have a valid Right to Work in the UK
  • Available to start ASAP
  • Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess, investigate, and manage patients admitted under General Medicine
  • Participate in ward rounds, patient reviews, and discharge planning
  • Manage acute and chronic medical conditions under consultant supervision
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Liaise with nursing staff, allied healthcare professionals, and senior clinicians
  • Ensure compliance with NHS clinical governance and patient safety standards

Specialties Covered

The post may involve working across one or more of the following specialties:

  • Acute Medicine
  • General Internal Medicine
  • Care of the Elderly (Geriatric Medicine)
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology & Diabetes
  • Renal Medicine
  • Stroke Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Haematology
  • Oncology
  • Rheumatology

Skills Required

  • Acute patient assessment and management
  • Recognition and escalation of deteriorating patients
  • Clinical decision-making and prioritisation
  • Effective communication and handover skills
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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