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
- 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
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification (mandatory)
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
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
Specialties Covered
- Trauma & Orthopaedics
- General Surgery
- Acute Surgery
- Emergency Surgical Admissions
- Elective Surgical Services
- Fracture Management
- Post‑Operative Care
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
Company Information
Company: Medecho LTD
Salary: £40 to £45 an hour
Hours: Full-time
Location: Manchester, M23 9LT
Working pattern: On‑site
Job type: Contract
Posting date: 17 Oct 2026
Closing date: 16 Nov 2026
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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Locum SHO in Orthopedic and Surgery in Manchester employer: Medecho Ltd
Medecho LTD is an excellent employer for Locum SHO Doctors, offering competitive NHS locum rates and flexible working arrangements that cater to your lifestyle. With ongoing support from the Medical Staffing team and opportunities to gain diverse NHS experience across various specialties, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that prioritises high-quality patient care and professional growth.
