As a locum doctor UK recruitment agency, we have plenty of different specialties for our Doctors. Below we have 10 work sectors that we currently have available on our website (Jobs). Alongside this, we have mentioned what the perks are to work as a locum doctor in an agency. We even have mentioned the grades and pay rates that we have for our vacancies.
About Locum Doctors
All Locum Doctors are those who temporarily fill a rota gap within a hospital, clinic, or practice. Which is often a short-term basis in the healthcare environment, it can be uncommon for locums to hold their post as part of a practice’s key medical team for extended periods.
Each and every doctor must set a target for the trust of patients, which are the following qualities that are included:
- Good communication skills
- Resilience
- Ability to be part of a team
- Non-judgemental behavior
- Empathy and integrity
- Monitoring and caring for patients
- Educate people about the health
- Research and review processes
- Investigating, diagnosing, and treating patients’ health conditions
Locum doctors must be fully committed to all the reflective practice, monitoring their contribution and working continually to be able to improve their own and their team’s performance. They all must remember to keep up with the latest medical science and research so that the hospital has all the new evidence backed up. Also, doctors should be committed to all personal and professional development.
Why work as a locum doctor?
The following points are the reasons why you should work as a locum doctor.
- Flexibility – You can choose where and when you work when being part of an agency. We provide you with all the available shifts we have.
- You are taken care of: Our agency will provide you with a 24-hour service. If you have anything you need to know or make any changes to your shifts.
- Travel – You have the chance to explore new locations in different hospitals.
- Explore your options – You can explore different career options and gain insight into what it is like to work within certain trusts.
- Pay – You have the potential to earn more than you would substantive post
10 Types of Locum Doctor Specialities
We all think that locum doctors are just doctors but that’s where we get confused. However, we never know that there are different types of doctors, such as Cardiologists, Surgeons, Paediatricians, and plenty of more.
Below we are going to briefly talk about 11 types of doctor specialties and give some explanations of what they do.
1. Cardiologist
A Cardiologist is a doctor who only deals with the cardiovascular system, which means that the doctor will treat any abnormality in a patient’s blood vessels and heart. Also, this can include heart disease or conditions that will require diagnosis and treatments.
Plenty of opportunities for Cardiology (Consultant) in West Midlands, Wolverhampton.
2. Haematology
A Haematologist is a doctor who specialises in researching, diagnosing, treating, and preventing blood disorders and disorders of the lymphatic system which are the vessels or bone marrow.
We currently have a vacancy for Haematology (Consultant) in South West, Kingston.
3. Gynaecologist
The gynecologist is a doctor that is fully trained to treat the female reproductive system which only includes the uterus, ovaries, and breasts.
We have the available job we have in Gynaecology (SPR) in London.
4. Orthopaedic Surgeon
An orthopedic surgeon is all about dealing with all the issues that are related to the musculoskeletal system. That means forcing on the muscles and bones of a body. A patient can have any fracture, pain, or abnormality of any of these pacific areas that will need to be consulted about with an orthopedic surgeon.
This is the Plastics & Orthopaedic (ST1/2) in London.
5. Paediatrician
Pediatricians are doctors that treat young children with different parts of the body. Children are more likely to face many situations like age and growing stages, illness, and health issues which are very different from adults. As a pediatrician, it helps with mental behavior and physical health challenges.
We have an opportunity for Paediatrics and Neonates (SPR) in Yorks/Humber, Barnsley.
6. Endocrinologist
An endocrinologist is focused on treating the endocrine system, which includes the pituitary, pancreas, ovaries, thyroid, hypothalamus, and plenty more. All this is done by helping treat diabetes and hyperthyroidism for those patients who have this.
This is the available job we have in Endocrinology and Diabetes (Consultant) in Eastrn/Angelia, Southend-on-sea.
7. Oncologist
For oncologists, they must get involved in all the study cases for all types of cancers like skin, lung, breast, kidney cancers, and plenty more. In order to do this they need the help of radiation, medical and surgical teams.
Hiring Now for Oncology (Consultant) in East Midlands, Bedford.
8. Neurologist
A neurologist is responsible for treating and diagnosing all the issues of the nervous system. For instance, our nervous systems include our brain, spinal cord, sensory organs, and all the nerves within the body.
Currently have a vacancy for Neurology (FY2) in West Midlands, Coventry.
9.GPs (General Practitioners)
GPs are those doctors that take care of patients with physical and mental health. GPs are not only just based in hospitals but it is based around your local areas which will be your first contact before going to the hospital. They will have to focus on caring for a patient with long-term problems such as asthma, diabetes, heart failure, and mental health issues.
10. Obstetrics and Gynecology
An obstetrics and gynecologist takes care of pregnant women with the unborn child. So that they can handle sizes that are specific to women. This will mean paying full attention to fertility care and working with women who might have conditions that have complicated pregnancies.
We have a variety of jobs forObstetrics and Gynaecology (SPR) in Yorks/Humber, Doncaster.
Grades and Pay Rates
Below is a table of all the grades and pay rates that are required to work in the doctor’s specialties. Fy1 is mostly for junior doctors who are just starting their careers and going towards higher grades such as ST3, SPR, and consultant jobs
Becoming a Locum Doctor in the UK
Doctors, make sure to fill out the GMC registration! So that you begin a new career as a locum doctor.
As locum doctors, we cover different vacancies for these specialties we talked about above for you. We are hiring doctors for all shifts across the UK.
Find out more in our blog – Become a Locum Doctor in the UK
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