Location: NHS Trust, UK

Contract Type: Locum

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Locum SHO in Orthopaedics & Surgery to join an NHS Trust on an immediate-start basis. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic surgical team, providing high-quality patient care across orthopaedic and general surgical services.

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise

Previous NHS experience in Orthopaedics, Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Surgery, or related surgical specialties

Valid Right to Work in the UK

Ability to start ASAP

Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills

Experience managing acute surgical patients and ward-based care

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment and management of orthopaedic and surgical inpatients

Participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings

Reviewing new admissions and emergency referrals

Pre-operative and post-operative patient management

Assisting senior clinicians with patient care and treatment plans

Maintaining accurate clinical documentation

Liaising with nursing staff, Allied Health Professionals, and specialty teams

Skills Required:

Acute patient assessment

Surgical ward management

Trauma assessment and management

Communication and teamwork

Time management and prioritisation

Basic procedural skills relevant to SHO level

Desirable:

ATLS certification

Experience with fracture clinics

Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics rotations within the NHS

Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme





Locum SHO in Orthopedic and Surgery Company: Medecho LTD

Salary: £40 to £45 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Liverpool, L9 7AL

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 17 Oct 2026

Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

Summary NHS Trust | ASAP Start

Job Title: Locum Senior House Officer (SHO) – Orthopaedics & Surgery

Location: NHS Trust, UK

Contract Type: Locum

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Locum SHO in Orthopaedics & Surgery to join an NHS Trust on an immediate-start basis. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic surgical team, providing high-quality patient care across orthopaedic and general surgical services.

Essential Requirements:

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise

Previous NHS experience in Orthopaedics, Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Surgery, or related surgical specialties

Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification (mandatory)

Valid Right to Work in the UK

Ability to start ASAP

Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills

Experience managing acute surgical patients and ward-based care

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment and management of orthopaedic and surgical inpatients





Participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings

Reviewing new admissions and emergency referrals

Pre-operative and post-operative patient management

Assisting senior clinicians with patient care and treatment plans

Maintaining accurate clinical documentation

Liaising with nursing staff, Allied Health Professionals, and specialty teams

Supporting patient discharge planning

Specialties Covered:

Trauma & Orthopaedics

General Surgery

Acute Surgery

Emergency Surgical Admissions

Elective Surgical ServicesFracture Management

Post-Operative Care

Skills Required:

Acute patient assessment

Surgical ward management

Trauma assessment and management

Clinical documentation

Communication and teamwork

Time management and prioritisation

Safe prescribing practices

Basic procedural skills relevant to SHO level

Desirable:

ATLS certification

Experience with fracture clinics

Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics rotations within the NHS

Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends

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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