The National Health Service (NHS) is one of the largest employers in the world, and is the biggest in Europe, with over 1.3 million staff.

For the NHS a typical day includes:

  • over 835,000 people visiting their GP practice or practice nurse

  • almost 50,000 people visiting accident and emergency departments

  • 49,000 outpatient consultations

  • 94,000 people admitted to hospital as an emergency admission

  • 36,000 people in hospital for planned treatment

The NHS offers a huge range of exciting and challenging opportunities for people who are passionate about making a difference. With more than 300 different careers on offer, there is a job for you no matter what your interests, skills or qualifications.

Enviroment; No matter what area of healthcare you specialise in, you will become part of a talented, passionate team of people committed to providing the best care and treatment to patients. You will also enjoy one of the most competitive and flexible benefits packages offered by any employer in the UK.

Opportunities; Charterhouse Medical UK provide Locum & perm placements to the NHS across specialities, throughout the UK. Locum doctors are an invaluable resource for the NHS, filling gaps in rotas at short notice and covering planned absences such as maternity or study leave.

Flexibility; Our candidates also find that having autonomy over where and when they work as a locum is an attractive proposal. Factors such as the size, scope and demands of the NHS mean that  flexible working is encouraged and can fit around your schedule for the perfect work life balance.