Locum SHO in Orthopedic and Surgery


Company:	Medecho LTD
Salary:	£40 to £45 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Basildon, SS16 5NL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	16 Nov 2026

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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 Services

• Fracture 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

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