JOB SUMMARY:

The Locum Specialty Doctor will provide high-quality medical care to patients within their appointed specialty, at a level equivalent to a Specialty Registrar (ST3–ST8). The post-holder will work under the supervision of consultant staff, while exercising a high degree of clinical autonomy in managing patients, supervising junior doctors, and contributing to departmental service delivery.
The role will involve direct patient care, participation in on-call rotas (as required), multidisciplinary team working, and active involvement in clinical governance and audit activities.

• Deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care within the specialty.
• Undertake ward rounds, outpatient clinics, theatre lists, procedural sessions, and emergency duties as appropriate.
• Assess, investigate, diagnose, and treat patients in line with departmental protocols and national guidelines.
• Lead and participate in the management of acute and emergency cases, including on-call work.
• Supervise and support junior medical staff (FY1–CT2 level).
• Liaise effectively with nursing, allied health professionals, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement projects, morbidity & mortality meetings, and departmental audits.
• Engage in teaching of junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare staff.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legible clinical records.
• Comply with Trust policies on infection control, safeguarding, and patient confidentiality.
• Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with GMC requirements.