Job Description

Contract Type: Fixed-Term / Agency Locum

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Start Date: ASAP

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Hours: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available

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Job Summary

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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Specialty Doctor to join our clinical team within a leading NHS Trust. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care, support multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the delivery of safe and effective clinical services.

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Applicants must have previous NHS experience, excellent clinical skills, and the ability to work independently within their specialty while contributing positively to departmental objectives.

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Essential Requirements

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- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice.
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- Previous NHS clinical experience within the relevant specialty.
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- Valid Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
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- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
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- Up-to-date mandatory training and compliance documentation.
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- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).
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Key Responsibilities

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- Assess, diagnose, and manage patients within the specialty.
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- Participate in inpatient, outpatient, ward, theatre, and on-call activities as required.
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- Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NHS standards.
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- Support consultants and junior medical staff.
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- Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activities.
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- Ensure compliance with Trust policies, GMC guidance, and NHS standards.
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- Work collaboratively with nursing, allied health professionals, and administrative teams to deliver optimal patient care.
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Medical Specialties

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- Elderly Care / Geriatrics
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- Respiratory Medicine
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- Endocrinology & Diabetes
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- Renal Medicine
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- Infectious Diseases
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Surgical Specialties

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- Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Women's & Children's Services

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- Learning Disability Psychiatry
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Emergency & Critical Care

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- Emergency & Critical Care
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Mental Health

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- Learning Disability Psychiatry
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Diagnostics & Other Specialties

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- Ophthalmology
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- MRCP, MRCS, MRCEM, FRCA, MRCOG, MRCPsych or equivalent specialty qualification.
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- Previous experience working at Specialty Doctor, Registrar,



or Middle Grade level.
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- Participation in audit, teaching, or research activities.
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- Experience using NHS electronic patient record systems.
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- Dedicated recruitment and compliance support.
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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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Company: Medecho LTD Salary: £54 - £75 Hours: Full-time Location: Northampton, NN1 5BD Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 14 Aug 2026 Closing date: 13 Sept 2026

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Summary

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Location: NHS Trust, United Kingdom

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Grade: Specialty Doctor (Locum)

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Contract Type: Fixed-Term / Agency Locum

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Start Date: ASAP

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Salary: Competitive NHS/Agency Rates

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Hours: Full-time / Part time opportunities available

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Job Summary

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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Specialty Doctor to join our clinical team within a leading NHS Trust. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care, support multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the delivery of safe and effective clinical services.

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Applicants must have previous NHS experience, excellent clinical skills, and the ability to work independently within their specialty while contributing positively to departmental objectives.

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Essential Requirements

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- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice.
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- Previous NHS clinical experience within the relevant specialty.
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- Valid Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
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- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
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- Up-to-date mandatory training and compliance documentation.
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- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).
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Key Responsibilities

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- Assess, diagnose, and manage patients within the specialty.
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- Participate in inpatient, outpatient, ward, theatre, and on-call activities as required.
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- Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NHS standards.
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- Support consultants and junior medical staff.
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- Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activities.
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- Ensure compliance with Trust policies, GMC guidance, and NHS standards.
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- Work collaboratively with nursing, allied health professionals, and administrative teams to deliver optimal patient care.
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Medical Specialties

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- Acute Medicine
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- General Medicine
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- Elderly Care / Geriatrics
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- Gastroenterology
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- Respiratory Medicine
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- Cardiology
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- Endocrinology & Diabetes
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- Renal Medicine
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- Stroke Medicine
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- Neurology
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- Rheumatology
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- Oncology
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- Haematology
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- Infectious Diseases
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Surgical Specialties

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- General Surgery
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- Trauma & Orthopaedics
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- Urology
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- ENT (Otolaryngology)
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- Vascular Surgery
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- Plastic Surgery
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery
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- Neurosurgery
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- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Women's & Children's Services

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- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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- Paediatrics
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- Neonatology
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Emergency & Critical Care

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- Emergency Medicine
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- Intensive Care Medicine (ICU)
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- Anaesthetics
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Mental Health

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- General Adult Psychiatry
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- Old Age Psychiatry
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- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (CAMHS)
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- Learning Disability Psychiatry
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- Forensic Psychiatry
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Diagnostics & Other Specialties

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- Radiology
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- Histopathology
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- Clinical Oncology
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- Rehabilitation Medicine
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- Palliative Care
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- Dermatology
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- Ophthalmology
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Desirable Criteria

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- MRCP, MRCS, MRCEM, FRCA, MRCOG, MRCPsych or equivalent specialty qualification.
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- Previous experience working at Specialty Doctor, Registrar, or Middle Grade level.
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- Participation in audit, teaching, or research activities.
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- Experience using NHS electronic patient record systems.
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Benefits

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- ASAP start available.
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- Flexible working patterns.
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- Competitive locum rates.
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- Ongoing NHS opportunities.
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- Dedicated recruitment and compliance support.
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- Weekly payroll options available.
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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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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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