Doctor Jobs

At MedicsPro, we specialise in matching qualified doctors with locum and permanent roles across a wide range of locations and healthcare settings. With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare sector, our team of professional recruiters understands the critical importance of aligning the right candidate with the right position. Our extensive network of clients enables us to offer you contracts as needed. We offer:

• Access to hundreds of exclusive doctor jobs
• Opportunities in both NHS and private healthcare
• Roles across the UK, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
• A dedicated compliance officer
• A market-leading referral scheme
• Weekly payroll
• Expert consultative service

Our locum and permanent positions for doctors are available nationwide, spanning specialties such as cardiology, general surgery, paediatrics, infectious diseases, orthopaedics, and more.

What is a Doctor?

A doctor is a highly trained medical professional responsible for consulting with patients in various settings, including community clinics, GP practices, and hospitals. They listen to patients as they describe their symptoms, perform thorough examinations, request necessary investigations, and develop treatment and follow-up plans. Doctors must work cohesively with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, healthcare assistants, physiotherapists, dieticians, and non-clinical staff members.

Patients may consult a doctor in various circumstances, including:

• Acute admissions to A&E
• Routine or emergency clinical or surgical procedures
• Complex or difficult births
• Mental health concerns
• Discussing medications and their side effects
• Raising concerns about a family member's health
• Common infections, like chest infections
• Degenerative conditions such as arthritis

Doctor Qualifications

To become a doctor, candidates study for an MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) at university, which includes both theoretical learning and hands-on experience in GP surgeries, hospital wards, and surgical theatres. Doctors in the UK must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

Doctors often work with patients in stressful or upsetting situations, requiring excellent communication skills, a compassionate bedside manner, and dedication to professional care. They must be capable of performing complex, high-risk procedures and stay updated with advances in medicine and technology through ongoing learning.

Doctor Job Salary Range

Newly qualified doctors typically start with a salary of around £23,000 per annum, increasing to £27,000 after a year of experience. Doctors in specialist training can earn between £30,000 and £47,000, while consultants and GPs can earn over £100,000. Salaries in private practice can be significantly higher. Doctors often earn more by working in 'banded' roles, receiving additional pay for unsocial hours.

Locum doctors generally earn higher hourly rates than salaried doctors, ranging from £48 to £120 per hour, depending on the role and experience. They may receive an uplifted rate for overnight, weekend, or bank holiday shifts. Locum work offers the flexibility to earn a good salary while working fewer hours, allowing for more personal time.

What Does a Locum Doctor Do?

A Locum doctor performs the same tasks as a permanently staffed doctor, including ward rounds, clinical investigations, prescribing, and assessing acutely unwell patients. Locum roles can vary in length, so they must quickly establish good working relationships with team members to ensure safe and effective patient care. Locum doctors have the opportunity to work in various specialties, gaining experience in multiple areas and aiding their career development.

Doctor Jobs at MedicsPro

Locum and permanent doctor jobs at MedicsPro may include roles such as:

• Consultant Radiologist
• A&E SHO
• Middle Grade in Surgery
• Anaesthetics SHO
• SPR in General Medicine
• Salaried GP

Key Benefits of Working with MedicsPro:

• Expert advice
• Access to hundreds of jobs across the UK, Ireland, Scotland & Wales.
• Dedicated consultant and compliance officer
• Competitive referral scheme

There has never been a better time to work as a doctor. With a shortage of doctors in many countries, your skills are in high demand. By utilising MedicsPro’s free service, you’ll benefit from exclusive opportunities in the UK and excellent rates.