Locum speciality doctor

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