Locum Specialty Doctor


Company:	Medecho LTD
Salary:	£54 - £75
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Colchester, CO4 5JL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

Location: NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Grade: Specialty Doctor (Locum)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term / Agency Locum

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive NHS/Agency Rates

Hours: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available

Job Summary

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.

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

Essential Requirements

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice.

• Previous NHS clinical experience within the relevant specialty.

• Valid Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Up-to-date mandatory training and compliance documentation.

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients within the specialty.

• Participate in inpatient, outpatient, ward, theatre, and on-call activities as required.

• Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with NHS standards.

• Support consultants and junior medical staff.

• Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activities.

• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, GMC guidance, and NHS standards.

• Work collaboratively with nursing, allied health professionals, and administrative teams to deliver optimal patient care.

Medical Specialties

• Acute Medicine

• General Medicine

• Elderly Care / Geriatrics

• Gastroenterology

• Respiratory Medicine

• Cardiology

• Endocrinology & Diabetes

• Renal Medicine

• Stroke Medicine

• Neurology

• Rheumatology

• Oncology

• Haematology

• Infectious Diseases

Surgical Specialties

• General Surgery

• Trauma & Orthopaedics

• Urology

• ENT (Otolaryngology)

• Vascular Surgery

• Plastic Surgery

• Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Neurosurgery

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Women's & Children's Services

• Obstetrics & Gynaecology

• Paediatrics

• Neonatology

Emergency & Critical Care

• Emergency Medicine

• Intensive Care Medicine (ICU)

• Anaesthetics

Mental Health

• General Adult Psychiatry

• Old Age Psychiatry

• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (CAMHS)

• Learning Disability Psychiatry

• Forensic Psychiatry

Diagnostics & Other Specialties

• Radiology

• Histopathology

• Clinical Oncology

• Rehabilitation Medicine

• Palliative Care

• Dermatology

• Ophthalmology

Desirable Criteria

• MRCP, MRCS, MRCEM, FRCA, MRCOG, MRCPsych or equivalent specialty qualification.

• Previous experience working at Specialty Doctor, Registrar, or Middle Grade level.

• Participation in audit, teaching, or research activities.

• Experience using NHS electronic patient record systems.

Benefits

• ASAP start available.

• Flexible working patterns.

• Competitive locum rates.

• Ongoing NHS opportunities.

• Dedicated recruitment and compliance support.

• Weekly payroll options available.

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